Custom Orthotics

Custom Orthotics

Relieve Pain. Enjoy Happy Feet.

Custom orthotics are custom-made shoe inserts that are intended to adjust an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern. They perform functions that make standing, walking, and running more comfortable and efficient by optimizing the alignment between the foot and the lower leg. Orthotics control each phase of the walking cycle, from the moment your heel contacts the ground to when your toes push off the surface.

Orthotics can often enhance comfort and prevent additional problems from developing, such as bunions, corns, and calluses. At Performance Health Group we prescribe orthotics as a conservative approach to many foot (plantar fasciitis), knee (“runner’s knee”), hip and sometimes even low back problems. Their use is a highly successful, practical form of treatment

Why Orthotics Will Help You

An average day of walking brings a force equal to several hundred tons to bear on the feet. This helps explain why your feet are more subject to injury than any other part of your body. Fitting patients with custom orthotics can improve posture, restore normal biomechanics of the feet as well as maximize comfort, support, and shock absorption.

Who Will Best Benefit

75% of people will experience foot pain in their lives from poor-fitting footwear, working on their feet for long hours, or high-impact activities.

Feet provide the foundation for the entire body. Any deviation from normal structure and/or function can result in not only foot pain but also knee, hip, and back pain. This can contribute to conditions such as:

  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Shin Splints
  • Arthritis
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Metatarsalgia
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Bunions
  • Calluses/Corns
  • Neuroma

PROFESSIONALS THAT PROVIDE ORTHOTICS

Orthotics – The Myth

Orthotics are more than just an arch support and not just for seniors or athletes.
Many people believe that custom orthotics make your feet dependent on them or weaken your foot muscles and that is just NOT true.

The truth is that when people wear orthotics, the foot muscles are more engaged and happy!

At Performance Health Group, our practitioners will take the time to determine if orthotics will be beneficial for you.

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