How can orthotics help you?
Orthotics are custom-made shoe inserts designed to support the feet, alleviate pain, and improve alignment. These are the some of the reasons our podiatrists will prescribe custom-made orthotics to our patients:
- Pain Relief: Orthotics help reduce pain in the feet, ankles, knees, and lower back by redistributing weight more evenly across your feet. They’re often used to relieve conditions like plantar fasciitis, bunions, or arthritis.
- Improved Biomechanics: By adjusting how weight is distributed, orthotics can correct biomechanical issues like flat feet or high arches, which can affect posture and gait. This improvement can help prevent injury and alleviate existing discomfort in the legs and lower back.
- Enhanced Athletic Performance: For those who are active, orthotics offer enhanced support during physical activities, reducing the risk of injuries like Achilles tendonitis or stress fractures.
- Better Mobility for Specific Conditions: People with diabetes, for instance, can benefit from orthotics as they can protect sensitive areas of the feet, reducing the risk of sores and ulcerations.
Orthotics are tailor made to your specific needs by the podiatrist, typically after they have assessed your foot, gait and current shoes. They will often use 3D scanning technology to create a precise model of your feet then create the orthotics to fit. They will make any fine adjustments you made need after trying on your new orthotics to make sure they are the right fit for the purpose.
If you would like more information or to see one of our podiatrists at Moreton All Body Care to discuss getting orthotics, please call us on 07 3888 6699 or alternatively you can book using our online portal.