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Orthotic Management Orthotics are shoe inserts that are intended to correct an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern. However, orthotics are not truly or solely "arch supports", although some people use those words to describe them, and they perhaps can best be understood with those words in mind. They perform functions that make standing, walking, and running more comfortable and efficient, by altering slightly the angles at which the foot strikes the ground. Podiatrists prescribe and construct foot orthotics. These are specially designed devices that are worn inside the shoe in order to control abnormal foot function and/or accommodate painful areas of the foot. Properly designed foot orthotics compensate for impaired foot function by controlling abnormal motion across the joints of the foot. This results in a dramatic improvement/resolution in symptoms. Orthotics will control the position and motion of your foot. This may prevent the development of pain and disability, and the development of additional deformity. orthotics will not change the underlying structure of the adult foot. If they are not worn, abnormal function will immediately return. In a sense they are analogous to glasses, if you remove then you can no longer see properly. Orthotics, which are prescribed by the podiatrist and custom made for your feet, should not be confused with 'over the counter' arch supports. These may occasionally help with minor arch discomfort, but they frequently fail because they do not properly control foot function and/or do not properly fit the patient's foot and on occasion exacerbate the problem. Orthotic Management can help with:
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