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    Orthotics

    Orthotics makes fabrications of your personalized inserts for your heel and/or sole. The inserts provide support for your foot when you are standing by distributing pressure and realigning your foot joints.

    Services

    • Initial evaluation (60 minutes)
      • Your feet and lower extremity mechanics will be assessed.
      • An analysis of your postural alignment will be made.
      • You will be educated about stretches and exercises.
      • A plaster cast will be taken of your foot and sent to the podiatric lab.
      • Your custom orthotics will be created.
      • Stretches and exercises will be suggested to you by the therapist.
      • Most insurance companies cover this initial evaluation. Personal cost for orthotics is $80.
    • Formation of plaster foot mold
    • Orthotic fitting
      • Your orthotics will be fitted to your shoes.
      • You will receive education regarding appropriate use and care of your orthotics.
      • Your postural alignment with orthotics will be reassessed.
      • You will evaluate the comfort and fit of your orthotics.
      • Any changes or adjustments can be scheduled at a later date if needed.

    Who uses these services?

    • Adults and children with malalignment originating from feet
    • Hip, back, ankle, and knee pain patients
    • Plantar fasciitis
    • Patients whose jobs require extended periods of standing/walking
    • Pes planus (flat feet) patients
    • Arthritis and degenerative joint diseases patients

    Related services

    Gait and Balance Dysfunction


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