Like the foundation of a house, your feet support the weight of everything above them. Whether you’re walking, running, dancing or standing still, your feet assume the difficult task of not only supporting your entire body, but maintaining your balance too. This complex collection of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments gets critical support from the tough connective tissues that sustain the foot’s arches.
When a small problem develops in your feet, subtle changes can occur in the entire framework of your body. These alterations can cause compensatory changes while you stand and walk, placing excess stress and strain on the joints, muscles and tendons in the feet, knees, hips or even the low back. Arches can become compromised by inadequate support from certain types of footwear and occupations that require constant standing or walking can cause mechanical stress to the feet. Unevenness in your stance and gait can produce musculoskeletal imbalances all the way up your spine.
A custom orthotic helps to reduce pain and discomfort by supporting the structure of your foot, providing shock absorption and enhancing your body’s natural movements. Your orthotic is custom designed for you and your specific needs.
The symptoms of poor foot biomechanics may commonly include one or more of the following:
- Arch pain (plantar fasciitis)
- Heel pain
- Localized foot pain
- Ankle problems
- Shin splints
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Chronic back pain
- Bunions
Most insurance companies partially or fully cover custom orthotics. If you have insurance coverage we will provide documentation to assist you in completing your claim. If you have any questions please call or email us.
The majority of extended health care plans cover custom orthotics. Every insurance provider is different, and we encourage you to contact your provider to check your specific coverage. Our staff will gladly assist you with any questions regarding insurance reimbursement and any documentation you require to submit your claim.
We will analyze your foot biomechanics to determine whether orthotics are the right option for you. If after an examination of your foot we determine that orthotics are required, we will make recommendations for the custom orthotic that is best for you. We always offer a complimentary orthotic assessment first to see if custom orthotics are right for you.
Orthotics are made to help correct biomechanical foot problems that can lead to foot, knee, hip or back pain. Orthotics improve one’s foot alignment, providing greater structural support and stability.
Orthotics help to reduce pressure points, painful muscle strain, and improper foot mechanics. Through observation and diagnostic tests, we clarify your specific needs. Then we take precise impressions of your feet which become the basis of your custom orthotic.
The store-bought gel and fabric insoles are merely extra padding under your feet. They do not properly support the structure of your feet. Custom orthotics are made to your specific needs and address the unique structure of your feet and body. Custom orthotics last much longer and have extensive quality control tests done on them before they ever reach you so you can be assured of a quality product designed specifically for you.
After they are ordered it should only take about a week or so for them to be ready for pickup at the office. We will ensure that the orthotics fit perfectly.
Yes! There is a 90-day comfort guarantee with all of our orthotics and a one year guarantee for durability. We have a greater than 98% patient satisfaction rate with custom orthotics. Your comfort is guaranteed!
- The human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons. The 52 bones in your feet make up about 25% of all the bones in your body
- The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps each day
- The average person will walk over 100,000 miles in their lifetime, or more than four trips around the world!
- Women have four times as many problems as men, mainly due to poor fitting footwear including high heels
- More than 75% of the population will experience foot problems in their lifetime