Here is a fact: Less than 20% of the population have flat feet. Most of us have flexible feet with visible, functional arches. Some arches are low, some are higher. There is no prescription for an "ideal" arch height. If you have functional arches, you do not need arch supports. Unfortunately, upwards of 80% of the population experience foot or other body pain.

Most foot orthotics are prescribed in response to foot pain, but foot orthotics are increasingly being prescribed to help relieve knee pain, back pain and other musculoskeletal problems. The degree to which orthotics actually alleviates musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction over the long term depends on the type of orthotics you receive. Accommodative orthotics are typically formed to your feet using a foam cast.

Custom orthotics are great for patients who want to obtain the optimal biomechanical alignment of the feet and ankles, improve muscle balance in the lower extremities, and reduce abnormal stress to the joints of the foot, ankle, knee, hip, and spine. Often, the alignment of the foot is a major contributor to this “malalignment,” even if there is no complaint of foot pain.

Functional posted orthotics control abnormal position and movement of the foot. While standing or walking the heel and midfoot are held in a more stable position. This allows the foot to function more efficiently during weight-bearing and propulsion. This control is often accomplished by limiting abnormal pronation of the foot. Pronation is a complex movement involving eversion (turning out) of the heel and forefoot.

Orthotics will control the position and motion of your foot. This may prevent the development of pain and disability, and the development of additional deformity. Orthotics will not change the underlying structure of the adult foot. If they are not worn, abnormal function will immediately return. In a sense they are analogous to glasses, if you remove then you can no longer see properly.

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Orthotics help to improve bone alignment and biomechanics and can provide protection and comfort, however they do not address the underlying cause. Improving your foot muscles with Foot Trainer exercises addresses the cause and will compliment your orthotics and help prevent re-injury.

Orthotics are helpful for many ailments of the foot, however they are not a complete cure. Orthotic devices cannot reverse damage already occurred; they can however reduce the severity of the symptoms and relieve much of the pain caused by the problems you experience. In some cases symptoms can be eliminated. Ask your Orthotist.

Custom Foot Orthotics (CFO's) are prescribed medical devices made from non-weight bearing molds of your feet. They are designed to control alignment and function of the foot in order to treat or prevent injury-causing motions such as pronation (rolling-in) and supination (rolling-out). They also act to make activities such as running, walking - even standing - more efficient. They can act to redistribute pressure on the bottom of the foot to relieve pain from excessive pressure.

Generally, a prescription in not needed to relieve minor aches or pains. When a medical condition is present in the foot ? such as arthritis, diabetes or poor circulation ? a prescription is standard.

Below are some of the more common symptoms that can be developed due to improper foot biomechanics. All of these problems can be helped by orthotics. Foot pronation causes internal leg rotation. This has the effect of tilting the pelvis forward and increasing the curve in the lower back resulting in aching and stiffness. Internal rotation of the lower leg due to over pronation of the foot results in a change of alignment between the upper leg bone (femur) and the lower leg bone (tibia).

The Massaging Insoles should be placed on TOP of the orthotic. They will shape to the orthotic so as not to distort the function and will make the orthotic more comfortable. We recommend you continue wearing the orthotic if your doctor prescribed them.

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