Orthotics are custom made devices manufactured from many types of materials. They fit inside your own shoes, and are worn on a full time basis. Orthotics gently and constantly help to control the way your foot functions. There are many types of orthotic devices. Advances in technology enable your podiatrist to prescribe a device specific to the activities that you participate in the most. From walking to running, or aerobics to basketball, orthotics can help you perform at peak efficiency. The devices are custom made for your feet only. Just as contact lenses or glasses improve your vision, orthotics will help your podiatrist improve your foot function.

Biomechanics involves the study of the body in motion. Our biomechanical orthotics are mostly fabricated utilizing the newest computer technology for analyzing walking and running patterns. We also have the ability to take a traditional neutral cast of the feet when appropriate for the age or condition of the patient. The prescribing practitioner forwards the computerized data or casts to a specialized orthotics laboratory for fabrication. A staff doctor oversees the evaluation in the form of a “second opinion.” Then a production clinician takes responsibility for fabrication and quality control of the individual prescription. The fabricated orthotics are sent to the doctor to dispense with instructions to the patient. Orthotic treatment may be combined with other forms of treatment, such as injections, medications, physical therapy or surgery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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