Custom-made Orthotics are much better than normal store brought arch supports or insoles. Orthotics are made from a cast of the foot with no weight this captures the non-weight- bearing arch. The normal arch supports that a person would get are generally made from a weight-bearing impression, these tend to be less beneficial because weight-bearing is when the deformity is present. The materials that are used for arch supports are generally soft. When a podiatrist recommends a custom-made orthotic it is made from a cast of your foot with a form of a resilient flexible comfortable plastic material with a very soft top cover. The fit in most shoes and can be made for both Sports and dress shoes. There is a short break in period, normally the pain and discomfort improve over the first 30 days and generally totally goes away within the first 60 to 90 days. Custom orthotics are very expensive what can last for 5 years or greater they're similar do eyeglasses, a new pair of orthotics is generally necessary if symptoms return. Its successful over 90%of the time in treatment of plantar fasciitis,heel pain and general foot pain, post treatment for injuries and for general leg, foot and ankle tendinitis.
Custom-made Orthotics sometimes are covered by insurance and we can assist you by giving you the codes to check if coverage is possible. The process Orthotics is casting of the feet with a plaster type mold and then they are hand-made thus a custom fit to your feet. It takes a few weeks for them to be made we call you to set up an appointment to pick him up. Custom made Orthotics treat a large variety Foot and Ankle related problems including heel pain and plantar fasciitis. Generally, it is the standard of care for Arch and heel pain, the success is very high with no need for consideration of any surgery are other treatments. It is also used for metatarsal type pain to prevent to much pressure on the ball of the foot, the weight is transferred into the orthotic and then supported by the arch. Also, patients with shin splints and Ankle related pain are successfully treated with Orthotics to relieve the pain and discomfort. A very common problem is a very flexible ankle and foot, the stress of weight-bearing is transferred to the tendons and joints of the foot and ankle. No amount of exercises and strengthening can correct this problem. Patients relate they notice when they buy new shoes it is helpful but over time the shoe breaks down, with and orthotic for treatment the support to the arch and foot is maintained ,this also reduces the stress on foot and ankle people relate knee and lower back pain Improvement with custom made Orthotics.
Custom-made Orthotics can be used for sports activities because they are flexible and resilient giving support and stabilizing the foot and its function. This also is beneficial do people that must stand on their feet at work because with flexibility there is comfort, some doctors make rigid Orthotics which are uncomfortable to wear and are not flexible. The sport and dress type of orthotics can be transferred from shoe to shoe. If custom orthotics seem like something you're interested in and we can see you in the office, we have offices in Kansas City and Overland Park, I personally, stand behind all treatments to make sure that the patient is thoroughly satisfied.
KC Foot Care: Thomas Bembynista, DPM
8695 College Blvd #220, Overland Park, KS 66210
W8G7+VP Overland Park, Kansas
(913) 894-0660