Find Out All There Is To Know About Prescription Orthotics

By Adela Beasley


Prescription orthotics help millions of people everyday by giving them support in the foot, enabling correct walking. The device is a piece of plastic which is worn on the inside of the shoe to alleviate problems with the foot such as movement. These devices are also made of rubber, leather or cork. They are usually prescribed by podiatrists for patients who suffer with discomfort of the feet.

One would have to have an orthotic device specially made for the shape of your foot. Due to the fact that they are custom made, you would have to have more than one made if you wear more than one pair of shoes. This could prove to be quite an expensive mission, especially for women who wear fashion shoes. These devices are not the same as inner soles, so do not just go out and purchase such items off the shelf, as you could land up doing more harm to your feet than anything else, especially if you do indeed have a problem.

When you initially wear the orthotic, it can be a little uncomfortable. However, if you persist with it, you will soon find that it becomes very natural to wear. Once you have become accustomed to wearing them in your shoes you will wonder how you went without them.

Orthotics make the foot very comfortable in the shoe. They support the foot and help with movement. This reduces any kind of foot pain that a patient may be suffering from. When worn in shoes, these devices make it comfortable for the patient to move, walk, and run. However, if they are taken out of the shoe the individual will immediately feel the difference. They are not meant to fix any problems as they cannot change the structure of the foot.

Devices such as these are worn on the inside of the shoe and are therefore not seen. They can be used in any kind of shoe that has a heel covering. Remember that these devices are not made to remedy any kind of problem. They are there to accommodate any discomfort, so do not expect them to fix any kind of structural disability.

Orthotics are usually used for patients who have a problem with their feet which lands up causing pain and discomfort. They can also accommodate structural problems of the foot. When custom made, they will take on the natural form of your foot. However, they are not able to rectify structural problems.

Many people of all ages wear these devices in their shoes. They are worn for many different reasons. Podiatrists are the specialists who prescribe orthotics for their patients. Usually a podiatrist is the first person you would visit when suffering from any discomfort in the feet. They are specially trained and will easily be able to tell you if there is something wrong. Should there be a serious problem, you will obviously be advised you to see a specialist.

Should you be experiencing any discomfort with your feet, it is best that you have it seen to as soon as possible. Your podiatrist will assist you with this. Foot problems are easy to work with and prescription orthotics are good for relieving pain from bunions and calluses. They can also assist a patient who is suffering from knee and shin pain. Many sportsmen have these devices in their shoes for comfort while they are training.




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