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

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