Foot problems are common, and when they happen, they can also be disabling. When your feet hurt, it’s difficult to want to stay active. The solution to foot problems may be custom orthotics, available from your chiropodist. The chiropodists at Family Foot Clinic in Whitby, ON, provide a wide range of chiropody services, including custom orthotics, to help with foot issues.
How Custom Orthotics Can Help You and Your Feet
When you have foot problems, it may be tempting to purchase orthotics at the pharmacy or grocery store. Unfortunately, these orthotics are generic and made for a variety of feet and foot issues.
Custom orthotics are different because they are made individually, to fit your feet exactly. Your chiropodist takes measurements of your feet, and makes molds or casts of your feet, to fabricate the orthotics.
Custom orthotics offer important benefits for a variety of foot conditions. Custom orthotics provide:
- Non-invasive, pain-free treatment
- Long-term relief from foot issues
- Enhanced shock absorption
- Ease and convenience
Your chiropodist may recommend custom orthotics as a stand-alone treatment, or in combination with other treatments to help with:
- Cushioning damaged joints due to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Relief of neuropathy and wound pain associated with diabetes
- Arch support from flat feet
- Shock absorption from heel pain due to plantar fasciitis
- Realignment of the toes and feet due to hammertoes or bunions
- Correction of gait, balance, and posture issues
Custom orthotics can be made of several materials including:
- Hard plastic, to create rigid orthotics
- Soft and hard materials, to create semi-rigid orthotics
- Soft materials, to create soft orthotics
Your chiropodist can help you choose the custom orthotic which is right for you.
Want To Know More About Custom Orthotics?
To find out more about custom orthotics and how they can help your feet, call the chiropodists at Family Foot Clinic in Whitby, ON. You can reach them in the office by calling (905) 665-0155, so call today.
