CUSTOM
MADE ORTHOTICS
Feet are like tripods for the body. If the
feet are out of balance they affect the ankles, knees, hips and back. When the outside of the foot rolls it
misaligns the body and the leg will turn to make up for the disruption. This puts pressure on the knee, back and
other joints.
Custom
made prescription orthotics are usually prescribed for plantar fasciitis, a
painful condition that involves the inflammation of a thick, ligament-like band
of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs across the bottom of the foot
and connects the heel bone to the toes.
This band pulls on the heel bone, raising the arch of your foot as it
pushes off the ground. If your foot
moves incorrectly, the plantar fascia could become strained. The fascia may swell and its tiny fibers may
begin to fray causing Plantar Fasciitis.
Custom
made orthotics are cushioned inserts that align the feet, keep the heel from
throbbing and work quickly to relieve foot pain. Many doctors will prescribe
custom molded orthotics to alleviate this pain and pressure.
