The Role of Orthotics in Foot Health
- posted: Jan. 28, 2024
Orthotics in Idaho
Our four amazingly skilled, experienced, and licensed podiatry doctors see patients at three offices in Boise, Nampa & Meridian, ID, at the Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates for custom orthotics.
Our doctors see patients for an endless list of standard services and specialties. One thing that our doctors may prescribe for you is orthotics. Today, our doctors want to help you understand orthotics and the role orthotics play in your foot health.
What Are Customized Orthotics, and What Role Do They Play in Foot Health?
It is best if one of our three esteemed and leading podiatry doctors in Idaho at the Idaho Foot & ankle Associates in Boise, Nampa & Meridian, ID, examine your feet and prescribe the custom orthotics you require versus buying orthotics in a retail store.
Orthotics are considered medical devices that a licensed podiatry/surgeon doctor orders for their patients, depending on the problem. Each person has a different exact foot structure. Thus, orthotics must be custom-made to fit your feet perfectly.
Fitting orthotics to your feet means our doctor must mold your foot precisely. The mold of your foot is how the manufacturer makes your orthotics. These molds use either laser scans, plaster casts, or foam boxes.
Orthotics have three functions.
- To accommodate and support a specific area of the foot.
- They help the foot function better.
- They help to align the foot, leg, and ankle and offer support.
Orthotics present a few purposes, such as,
- They may make a child more comfortable until the growth plates close and their skeletal structure is mature.
- They help to decrease pain pre- or post-op surgery.
- They improve balance and can redirect pressure from the affected foot, ankle, or leg.
- Orthotics significantly help foot ulcers, tendinitis, fasciitis, bursitis, and lower extremity pain.
- They prevent misalignment of bones, tendons, muscles, and ligaments.
- They help prevent foot deformities.
- They help improve posture.
- They stabilize the ankle.
- They can decrease fall risk.
- They reduce the risk of sports-related injuries.
Orthotics have too many benefits to neglect using them customized to your foot.
Taking Excellent Care of Feet in Idaho
Please call any of our four podiatry doctors today at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates in Boise, Nampa & Meridian, ID, and schedule a consultation appointment for custom orthotics to see if they help your foot problems and lessen your foot pain and discomfort.
Even if you don't believe you have foot problems, make your appointment and let us give you a clean bill of health for your feet. We have three podiatry offices to serve the needs of our communities.
- Boise - (208) 327-0627
- Nampa/Caldwell - (208) 463-1660
- Meridian - (208) 888-9876
- posted: Jan. 28, 2024
Orthotics in Idaho
Our four amazingly skilled, experienced, and licensed podiatry doctors see patients at three offices in Boise, Nampa & Meridian, ID, at the Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates for custom orthotics.
Our doctors see patients for an endless list of standard services and specialties. One thing that our doctors may prescribe for you is orthotics. Today, our doctors want to help you understand orthotics and the role orthotics play in your foot health.
What Are Customized Orthotics, and What Role Do They Play in Foot Health?
It is best if one of our three esteemed and leading podiatry doctors in Idaho at the Idaho Foot & ankle Associates in Boise, Nampa & Meridian, ID, examine your feet and prescribe the custom orthotics you require versus buying orthotics in a retail store.
Orthotics are considered medical devices that a licensed podiatry/surgeon doctor orders for their patients, depending on the problem. Each person has a different exact foot structure. Thus, orthotics must be custom-made to fit your feet perfectly.
Fitting orthotics to your feet means our doctor must mold your foot precisely. The mold of your foot is how the manufacturer makes your orthotics. These molds use either laser scans, plaster casts, or foam boxes.
Orthotics have three functions.
- To accommodate and support a specific area of the foot.
- They help the foot function better.
- They help to align the foot, leg, and ankle and offer support.
Orthotics present a few purposes, such as,
- They may make a child more comfortable until the growth plates close and their skeletal structure is mature.
- They help to decrease pain pre- or post-op surgery.
- They improve balance and can redirect pressure from the affected foot, ankle, or leg.
- Orthotics significantly help foot ulcers, tendinitis, fasciitis, bursitis, and lower extremity pain.
- They prevent misalignment of bones, tendons, muscles, and ligaments.
- They help prevent foot deformities.
- They help improve posture.
- They stabilize the ankle.
- They can decrease fall risk.
- They reduce the risk of sports-related injuries.
Orthotics have too many benefits to neglect using them customized to your foot.
Taking Excellent Care of Feet in Idaho
Please call any of our four podiatry doctors today at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates in Boise, Nampa & Meridian, ID, and schedule a consultation appointment for custom orthotics to see if they help your foot problems and lessen your foot pain and discomfort.
Even if you don't believe you have foot problems, make your appointment and let us give you a clean bill of health for your feet. We have three podiatry offices to serve the needs of our communities.
- Boise - (208) 327-0627
- Nampa/Caldwell - (208) 463-1660
- Meridian - (208) 888-9876