Custom-fitted orthotics are prescribed by a foot doctor and are designed to support and comfort your feet. Orthotics are manufactured after a thorough exam of your feet, ankles and legs, and so these inserts fit your unique foot structure and needs. There are two types of orthotics: Functional orthotics help to control abnormal motion and […]
Patient Education Term Category: Orthotics
Flat Feet
Flat foot is a common condition where the foot’s arch is flattened and the entire sole of the foot touches the ground when standing. Your arch helps absorb force during weight-bearing activities like running and walking. Flat foot tends to run in families. An individual may be born with flat feet, or they can be […]
Arthritis
Arthritis can cause pain in your feet as well as your knees, fingers and wrists. Arthritis is inflammation of a joint and is very common in the small joints of the ankle and foot, especially in the big toe and midfoot. Several types of arthritis can affect the foot and ankle: Osteoarthritis or “wear and […]