Diabetic Footwear

15/03/2016

15/03/2016

15/03/2016

15/03/2016

What are Custom Orthotics?

· Specialized shoe inserts custom made for your feet.

· In contrast, off-the-shelf shoe inserts purchased from drug stores are built around the average foot, provide very little arch support and flatten out very quickly.

· In fact, orthotics have been shown to decrease oxygen consumption in your foot muscles by 20% and delay foot fatigue

· Orthotics attempt to clinically correct an abnormal, or irregular walking pattern that may be the root of your foot pain.

· They make standing, walking, and running more comfortable and efficient, by altering slightly the angles at which the foot strikes a walking or running surface.

· They decrease stress and strain on your joints and may delay the onset of arthritis in your feet

· Orthotics are a highly successful conservative approach which may help you avoid surgery.

· Research has shown that knee, hip and back problems frequently can be traced to a foot imbalance.