What Foot Problems Can Orthoses Treat?

Comprehensive guide to orthotic treatments and their applications
Understanding Orthotic Treatment: A Guide to Foot Care Solutions
What are Foot Orthoses?
- Custom devices fitting inside shoes
- Designed to improve foot function
- Aid in joint realignment
- Enhance walking, running, and standing posture
Treatment Applications
Pain Management
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel spur syndrome
- Achilles tendon issues
- Shin splints
- Flat feet conditions
- Knee and back pain
Preventive Care
- Deformity prevention (bunions, hammer toes)
- Sports injury prevention
- Protection against foot fatigue
- Arthritis management
Rehabilitation
- Post-fracture recovery
- Sprain rehabilitation
- General injury recovery
Pediatric Care
- Flat feet in children
- In-toed gait correction
- Sever's disease
- Osgood-Schlatter's disease
The Orthotic Process
Initial Assessment
- Comprehensive medical history
- Detailed foot examination
- Gait analysis
- Muscle and joint testing
Technical Analysis
- Dynamic plantar pressure assessment
- 3D computer foot scanning
- Plaster casting when needed
- Custom prescription development
Follow-up Care
- Fitting session
- Monitoring period
- Adjustments as needed
- Exercise recommendations
Custom vs. Off-the-Shelf Options
Custom Orthoses
- Precisely designed for individual feet
- Scientific approach to specific problems
- Similar to prescription eyeglasses
- Long-term solution
Off-the-Shelf Insoles
- May help with temporary issues
- Used for diagnostic purposes
- Generic support
- Limited customisation
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