Learn About The Power of Custom Orthotics

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Shoe orthotics are a simple solution to a complex issue. Most patients are under the impression that orthotics are similar to store-bought shoe inserts – but that is not true. Orthotics are prescription devices that provide pain relief by correcting how a person walks, runs, or stands. Each orthotic is unique to the individual unlike store-bought insoles.

The process of receiving orthotic insoles is simple for patients. The podiatrist will perform an examination of your feet, posture, and any significant areas of pain. Often, 3D imagery is taken of each foot for modeling purposes. Dr. Gelia will take detailed notes about how your feet, ankles, legs, and hips move. At this stage, the preliminary research has been collected. The next step is applying that data into manufacturing an orthotic insert or insole for your shoes.

Available Orthotics from Dr. Gelia

  • Custom Insoles – these custom pieces maintain the entire support of your plantar vault enabling your motion to be distributed evenly and therefore relieving your pain.
  • Arch Support Insoles – People and athletes of all ages wear shoes with proper insole arch support. The fact that you’re experiencing pain means that you should choose them as well. Stabilize your foot during everyday use.
  • Insoles For Flat Feet – Combat this postural deformity in which the arches collapse with custom insoles.
  • Orthotic Inserts – These prescription medical devices correct issues in the foot that cause pain and medical conditions.
  • Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis – Solve the most common cause of heel plain with orthotics designed exclusively to benefit your plantar fasciitis. Before treatment, patients describe a sharp stabbing feeling in the middle of their heel.
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Key Benefits of Custom Orthotics

Custom foot orthotics are medical devices that not only provide cushion and arch support but also offer a few more benefits. Some of the primary benefits include:

More Effective – Custom orthotics are specifically tailored for you, consider your medical conditions, and are designed to fit the length of your limbs as well as the exact measurements of your feet. This makes them more effective and efficient compared to mass-produced options. Prefabricated insoles are designed to fit your shoes, but they might not fit your feet.

Provides Support Exactly Where You Need It – Your feet are very complex. Each foot has 26 bones, over 100 muscles, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Your feet are responsible for supporting and balancing your body weight and often have to do so in worn-out or ill-fitting shoes. Ill-fitting shoes and poor posture can cause issues like over-pronation, supination, and fallen arches which can cause extra strain which can lead to pain and injury in the lower back, knee, and foot. Since custom foot orthotics are specifically made for you, they are able to provide ample support where it is needed most and effectively alleviate or prevent pain in the right spot.

Alleviates and Prevents Pain – If your feet are constantly in pain, you should have them looked at by a podiatrist. It is likely that orthotics will be prescribed in order to alleviate and prevent pain from occurring. Custom orthotics have the ability to protect against foot ulcers, calluses, corns, and foot injury while improving foot function.

Corrects Foot Abnormalities – While mass-produced insoles might make your feet feel comfortable and relaxed because of the extra cushion they provide; they cannot be used to correct foot abnormalities. Custom foot orthotics on the other hand, can. They have the ability to minimize foot pain, and correct abnormalities like high arches, supination, collapsed arches or pronation.
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MAURICE M. GELIA DPM
Our staff is dedicated to treating your feet for better health and a better quality of life. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in one or both of your feet, don’t wait.