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What are Custom Orthotics?
People often find themselves suffering with
foot, ankle, or knee pain due to fallen arches,
incorrect foot joint biomechanics or other foot
abnormalities which lead to changes in gait.
These faulty biomechanics may even translate
to low back or hip pain. Factors which
may affect a foot’s natural arch include
genetics, age, physical activity or pregnancy.
Orthotics are corrective devices which insert
into a shoe and are custom fitted to a person’s
particular foot and arch. They are designed to
lessen some of the strain on the foot’s arches,
ligaments and tendons and promote proper
biomechanics when standing, walking or running.
To determine if a patient may benefit from
orthotics, Dr. Borrowman completes a
biomechanical examination. She then takes a foam
casting of the person’s arch in a neutral
position. This impression is sent to a lab where
it is laser scanned and modifications are made,
based on the biomechanical findings. A custom
orthotic is then created which is specific to
the patient’s needs.
Custom orthotics fit into various types of
shoes, boots, ski boots, skates and dress pumps.
A number of custom shoes which have an orthotic
built into them are also available. This is
useful for sandals in the warmer weather or for
people who want a shoe with a permanent orthotic
built in.
Many extended health plans have coverage for
custom orthotics and may or may not require a
physician’s referral to access the coverage.
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