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ORTHOTICS
Orthotics
are custom-fitted inserts for your shoes that help control
and improve the way your feet function. Custom-made biomechanical
orthotics are based on the study of your body in motion and
cast from impressions of your neutral foot position. As a
result, prescription orthotics balance and fine-tune your
specific musculoskeletal structure for easier, pain-free walking,
and peak performance during fitness activities.
There are many types of orthotic devices and our doctors
prescribe inserts specific to your foot type, needs and regular
activities. Different orthotics may also be prescribed for
shoes with different purposes. Depending on diagnosis, orthotic
treatment may be combined with medication, physical therapy,
surgery or other forms of treatment.
BRACES
Some
conditions that affect the structures of both the foot and
ankle may require more. In such cases, our doctors may recommend
an ankle-foot orthosis (brace). For less severe conditions,
this brace allows more active ankle joint flexion.
Another type of brace totally limits motion of the ankle
joint, in chronic conditions such as painful arthritis or
diabetic foot and ankle problems.
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