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Pedorthics

Pedorthics is managing and treating conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities requiring fitting, fabricating, and adjusting pedorthic devices. Pedorthics uses footwear and Insoles to help ease and treat these foot-related problems.

Medical Conditions Treated with Foot Orthotics

Medical conditions that are treated with inserts and/or orthotic shoes can be very specific or simply be based on pain an individual perceives in their foot. Some of the most common conditions are:

Plantar fasciitis (PF)

This condition is one of the more common foot injuries treated by podiatrists. It is very painful and often caused by abnormal foot mechanics or overuse.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

This disease attacks all of the joints in the body resulting in inflammation, cartilage damage, bone breakdown, and dislocation of the joint itself. Many patients with RA will recognize the symptoms in their feet first.

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)

The posterior tibial tendon is one of the key support structures of the foot, helping the foot to function while walking. PTTD is a condition caused by changes in the tendon, impairing its ability to support the arch. This results in the flattening of the foot. This condition is the primary cause of flat feet in adults identified as Adult Acquired Flatfoot (AAF).

Diabetes / Neuropathy

Diabetes is the leading cause of non-accident-related foot amputations. Having diabetes can lead to nerve damage and circulatory issues often referred to as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). See our special section covering Diabetic Foot Care.

Generalized foot pain

There are a variety of other painful foot conditions that can be treated with orthotics. They include general foot fatigue, heel spurs, Achilles tendonitis, and bunions.

Custom offerings at MIH 

The treatment consists of a physical examination and “in the case of orthotics” a casting of an individual’s feet is performed. These casts create molds which are then used to fabricate the custom orthotics. The style is selected based on the needs of the individual. The orthotics can be made to wear in custom shoes, dress shoes, athletic shoes, or casual shoes.

Custom Foot Orthotics

Your feet may not be the first area that comes to mind when trying to get to the root cause of your back and joint pain, but it’s worth investigating as part of the problem. When you have structural abnormalities in your feet, it forces your feet to be out of alignment. This creates a domino effect of improper alignment, which travels from your ankles to your knees, through your hips, and to your spine, creating possible pain points throughout your body.

Using custom orthotics allows you to realign your body’s foundation and create a more balanced skeletal structure. Foot orthotics can help positively affect upward by changing your body mechanics and helping your feet absorb more impact when you walk, run, or stand. This added shock absorption can reduce pain in your back, ankles, knees, and hips, significantly improving your life quality.

Benefits:

• Instant Foot Pain Relief
• Optimized Comfort
• Improve Balance
• Reduce Muscle Fatigue
• Improve Blood Circulation
• Correct Your Posture