Custom Orthotics
Custom Orthotics Specialists
Living with chronic foot pain makes every step a challenge—whether it’s from misalignment, inflammation, or an old injury. You deserve relief that lasts. At Eastside Podiatry in St. Clair Shores and Fraser, we create custom orthotics designed just for you, so you can walk, work, and move with confidence again.
Custom Orthotics Q & A
What are custom orthotics?
Custom orthotics are medical-grade shoe inserts made specifically for your feet. Unlike store-bought insoles, they’re designed to support your arches, align your body, and relieve pain where you need it most.
Custom orthotics pad and protect your feet structures, gently supporting and repositioning your arches, heels, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones.
Custom orthotics are an excellent choice if you struggle with chronic foot issues or are attempting to heal after a foot injury or medical problem.
How can custom orthotics improve my life?
Chronic foot pain doesn’t just hurt—it slows you down. Custom orthotics provide a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and protect your joints. They can help with:
- Arch or heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
- Bunions, hammertoes, or calluses
- Diabetes-related discomfort
- Knee, hip, or back pain caused by poor foot alignment
Not only can custom orthotics relieve foot pain, but they also correct the functioning of your body’s lower extremities, namely your feet, ankles, legs, knees, thighs, and hips.
Custom orthotics can relieve ligament fatigue and correct and prevent bone misalignment. In doing so, custom orthotics afford you more control over your movements, protecting you from avoidable injuries and complications.
How do you make custom orthotics?
Before making your custom orthotics, Eastside Podiatry PLLC assesses your condition by performing a thorough physical exam and going over your health history and activity level.
After your exam, we’ll create a plan for the orthotics that fit your lifestyle—whether you’re on your feet all day, training as an athlete, or simply want pain-free movement. We use digital imaging to capture the exact shape of your feet and design orthotics that fit perfectly and support you where it matters most. Details like your height, weight, and activity level play a big part in deciding what levels of material rigidity or flexibility will most benefit you.
Next, the practice performs digital imaging and measures your feet, so they can design orthotics that not only fit perfectly but provide support in all the right places.
Finally, Eastside Podiatry PLLC custom molds your orthotics. When they arrive, you’ll come in for another appointment, during which your doctors make sure your orthotics are a perfect fit.
Don’t let foot pain hold you back. Schedule your custom orthotics consultation today—and take your first step toward lasting comfort.
Faq...
Custom orthotics are beneficial for people with:
– Flat feet or high arches
– Plantar fasciitis or heel pain
– Bunions, hammertoes, or foot deformities
– Knee, hip, or lower back pain caused by poor foot alignment
– Diabetes or arthritis affecting foot health
– Athletes or individuals who spend long hours on their feet
Unlike over-the-counter insoles, custom orthotics are:
– Tailored to your exact foot shape and gait
– Made from durable, medical-grade materials
– Designed to address specific conditions or imbalances
– Prescribed by a podiatrist after a full biomechanical assessment
– Initial consultation and foot exam
– Gait analysis and biomechanical assessment
– 3D mold or digital scan of your feet
– Fabrication of orthotics in a specialized lab
– Fitting and follow-up to ensure comfort and effectiveness
Coverage varies by plan, but many insurance providers cover custom orthotics when prescribed. Our team can help verify your benefits before you begin.