Who Can Benefit From Custom Orthotics?

Issues with your feet need the right support to heal completely and correctly. Your feet bear the pressure of your body weight every time you walk or stand. If you suffer from foot pain, ankle pain, or foot deformities like bunions or hammertoes, custom orthotic inserts get you more support, when and where you need it most.

Dr. Stephen G. Eichelsdorfer (“Dr. Ike”) and our team of podiatry and foot and ankle experts at Town Center Foot & Ankle provide high-quality custom orthotics from their location in Kingwood, Texas. 

Who can Dr. Ike help with custom orthotics? Here’s a look at just some of the individuals who are likely to benefit from this type of foot and ankle intervention.

Foot deformities? Redistribute pressure with orthotics

Many types of common foot deformities, such as bunions and hammertoes, develop and progress over time due to badly distributed pressure on the foot. Footwear that’s too tight and high heels increase your risk of these foot deformities, and make problems worse after they’ve begun.

In the early stages, you can often reverse developing foot deformities by switching from unsupportive shoes to better-fitting shoes. Using prescription orthotic inserts increases your chances of success, as well as your day-to-day comfort.

You may need extra padding around a sore area of your foot or could benefit from a more supportive insole. Dr. Ike takes your care needs into consideration when designing your orthotics.

While treating hammertoes may mean giving up high heels, you can wear custom orthotic inserts with many types of shoes, including plenty of stylish options. 

Protecting your feet with extra orthotic support reduces your chances of needing more intensive treatment options, such as surgery, later down the road for worsening deformities.

Concerned about falling? Orthotics stabilize your ankles

Taking a bad fall often sets off a cascade of negative health effects, especially as you get older. If you’re concerned about stability or have a history of ankle injuries that put you at heightened risk of falls, orthotics to stabilize your ankles can help.

When your ankles are properly aligned, with the full support of custom orthotics designed with your body shape, gait, and biomechanics in mind, you’re less likely to fall and become injured. You may need a single ankle support to prevent reinjury after a sprain or series of sprains, as ankle ligaments become more prone to damage after each incident.

Aching feet? Orthotics provide pain relief

If you suffer from regular or chronic foot pain, orthotics represent a great non-pharmacological way to find pain relief. You may benefit from orthotics if you have flat feet or fallen arches, or if you're living with arthritis.

Even if your feet are healthy and normal in every way, spending hours on your feet still takes its toll in terms of pain. Orthotics can help you feel better, providing support during both on-the-clock and off-the-clock time on your feet.

To learn more about how you could benefit from prescription medical-grade orthotic inserts custom-designed for your specific foot shape and care needs, contact Dr. Ike and our team at Town Center Foot & Ankle today. Schedule your initial consultation over the phone now, or request an appointment online.