Podiatry Thailand foot disorders "Orthotics & Arch Support"

01/06/2025

The terms insoles and orthotics are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct differences in purpose, customization, and effectiveness.

🦶 Insoles (Over-the-Counter Insoles)
➤ What they are:
Pre-fabricated inserts you can buy in stores or online.

Designed for general comfort and mild support.

➤ Key Features:
One-size-fits-most (not personalized)

Made from foam, gel, or soft plastics

Help with:

Minor foot fatigue

Mild arch support

Extra cushioning

➤ Cost:
Relatively inexpensive: 350 THB – 1500 THB

👣 Orthotics (Custom or Medical Orthotics)
➤ What they are:
Custom-designed shoe inserts prescribed by a podiatrist or physical therapist.

Intended to correct biomechanical issues or manage medical conditions.

➤ Key Features:
Individually tailored to your foot using scans or molds

Made from durable materials (carbon fiber, EVA, rigid plastics)

Help with:

Plantar fasciitis

Flat feet or high arches

Knee, hip, or back pain from poor alignment

Diabetes-related foot issues

Sports injuries

➤ Cost:
More expensive: 6000 THB – 16000 THB

Often partially covered by insurance (depending on the country and policy)

✅ Summary: Key Differences
Feature Insoles Orthotics
Customization No (mass-produced) Yes (custom-made to your feet)
Purpose Comfort, light support Medical correction and symptom relief
Material Soft (foam, gel) More durable (custom layers, rigid if needed)
Prescription Not needed Required from a specialist
Cost Lower (350-1500 THB) Higher (6000-16000THB)

🟩 Which Should You Choose?
Choose insoles if:
You need basic cushioning or stand/walk a lot without significant pain.

Choose orthotics if:
You have chronic foot, leg, or back pain, structural foot problems, or a diagnosed medical condition.

Make an appointment for treatment of foot, knee, hip, back and neck. Orthotics, Health sandals, shoe repair and shoe adjustment

21/05/2025

We solve foot disorders and related such as knee, hip and back also for sports injuries and performance improvement.

22/01/2024

Podiatry Thailand location Pattaya.
A podiatrist treats clients with foot complaints and complaints that result from the malfunction of the feet, such as complaints about the knee, hip or low back pain.
This may include: gait and posture abnormalities, leg length differences, complaints due to overpressure, sports injuries, foot problems by children, abnormalities of the toes, skin conditions (corns and calluses only in Bangkok), foot complaints with Diabetes Mellitus and rheumatism and wound treatments.
There are various treatment options for reducing or remedying complaints: insoles, advice, orthosis, foot treatments, Health sandals with built-in arch supports and wound treatments. During the first appointment we will determine which treatment is suitable for you.
Take shoes that you often wear with you during your first appointment.
Sirisa Village 9
147/1 Sukhumwit Pattaya
info@podiatry-thailand.com
Tel: 087 133 1280

Make an appointment for treatment of foot, knee, hip, back and neck. Orthotics, Health sandals, shoe repair and shoe adjustment

22/01/2024

Make an appointment for treatment of foot, knee, hip, back and neck. Orthotics, Health sandals, shoe repair and shoe adjustment

26/07/2023

Podiatry Thailand location Pattaya.
A podiatrist treats clients with foot complaints and complaints that result from the malfunction of the feet, such as complaints about the knee, hip or low back pain.
This may include: gait and posture abnormalities, leg length differences, complaints due to overpressure, sports injuries, foot problems by children, abnormalities of the toes, skin conditions (corns and calluses only in Bangkok), foot complaints with Diabetes Mellitus and rheumatism and wound treatments.
There are various treatment options for reducing or remedying complaints: insoles, advice, orthosis, foot treatments, Health sandals with built-in arch supports and wound treatments. During the first appointment we will determine which treatment is suitable for you.
Take shoes that you often wear with you during your first appointment.
Sirisa Village 9
147/1 Sukhumwit Pattaya
info@podiatry-thailand.com
Tel: 087 133 1280
www.podiatry-thailand.com

19/09/2022

*** Health Sandals ***
Health Sandals are therapeutic sandals that is adjusted to your foot and can be fully customized to your taste. In addition, a possible correction, element or a heel elevation can be made without this being visible. The sandals are there in different colors and models.
They are made of high-quality material and can be repaired well, which means that it last for several years. In a hot climate you do not like walking on shoes, but the use of a normal slipper often gives foot complaints. By using a this sandals you will no longer suffer from foot complaints.
Before the sandals are measured, an extensive foot and posture examination will be carried out by an foot specialist so that we can process the possible foot and/or postural problems in the sandals

14/10/2021

Podiatry Thailand (The walker Podiatry Co.,Ltd) is a leader in Thailand in the field of foot complaints and the treatment with arch supports, custom made health sandals up to size 52 and adapted footwear.

Because we think it is important to share our knowledge with other medical professionals, we have already taught a large group for free.

02/04/2021

Podiatry Thailand location Pattaya.

A podiatrist treats clients with foot complaints and complaints that result from the malfunction of the feet, such as complaints about the knee, hip or low back pain.

This may include: gait and posture abnormalities, leg length differences, complaints due to overpressure, sports injuries, foot problems by children, abnormalities of the toes, skin conditions (corns and calluses only in Bangkok), foot complaints with Diabetes Mellitus and rheumatism and wound treatments.

There are various treatment options for reducing or remedying complaints: insoles, advice, orthosis, foot treatments, Health sandals with built-in arch supports and wound treatments. During the first appointment we will determine which treatment is suitable for you.

Take shoes that you often wear with you during your first appointment.
Sirisa Village 9
147/1 Sukhumwit Pattaya
info@podiatry-thailand.com
Tel: 08-7133-1280

02/06/2020

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17/08/2019

Foot complaints can lead to chronic back problems.

When back complaints last longer than 6 weeks, we speak of chronic back complaints. Many factors can be the basis. Just think of (scoliosis, hollow back, leg length difference), weak or back muscles, wear and overload ...

The feet can also be an important cause for the recurrence of back complaints. The foot contains a shock-absorbing mechanism. At every step, this mechanism breaks the "shock" when the foot lands on the ground.

In people with chronic back pain, we often see that this natural shock-absorbing mechanism is not present at the height of the feet. As a result, the body and especially the back must absorb much greater forces.

The podiatrist can create more clarity about this by performing a gait analysis. This way you can see if there is sufficient shock breaking during the foot roll. If necessary, a support sole with possible heel raising can offer a solution.

Podiatrist's tip:
See for yourself the wear pattern of your shoes: with a normal wear pattern, the shoes wear on the outside of the heel. If you see wear centrally or on the inside of the heel, there is a good chance that the shock-breaking mechanism will not work optimally.

05/12/2017

DUTCH VERSION

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