Foot on orthotic

What are orthotics?

What are orthotics?  You may have been recommended orthotics by a health practitioner or a friend. If you have never experienced orthotics before, you may not know what they are or what they do!  Orthotics  Orthotics are devices that fit inside…

How are orthotics made?

How are orthotics made? When orthotics are made custom for each person and each foot, there is a process to make each pair unique. Since digital methods have been more available, it has created more variation on how orthotics are…
Placing a supportive insert inside the shoe

Orthotics for Exercise

Orthotics for Exercise A lot of people ask if they can use their orthotics while they exercise. The answer is yes, it is recommended to wear them, but there can be a few exceptions. In general, those exceptions are during…
Foot on orthotic

Orthotics for Fallen Arches

Orthotics for Fallen Arches Orthotics are a common treatment for fallen arches and for the pain that develops from it. First, it's important to determine what it means to have a fallen arch, also known as a collapsed arch. A…
Heel rolling in (overpronation)

Orthotics for Tendonitis

Orthotics for Tendonitis Tendonitis can be a painful condition that affects the day to day life. There are many different ways of dealing with tendonitis, including orthotics. How can orthotics help for tendonitis conditions? What is tendonitis? First, knowledge of…
Custom foot orthotics, foam box casting

Casting for Orthotics

Casting for Orthotics If you've ever had custom foot orthotics, there was a casting done of your feet. This cast is used to create the actual orthotic that you wear. There are many different ways to cast the foot and…