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Custom orthotics are fashioned by our physicians on site allowing patients to bring their orthotics home the same day as their appointment. We recommend patients bring in their particular shoe wear to the appointment for evaluation and fitting. The surface of the orthotic is a durable nylon surface which is able to withstand heavy athletic use. The material has the ability to move in all directions, reducing friction, which can result in tissue breakdown. The surface is non-absorbent and cleans easily. There is a variety of additional material utilized to custom fabricate the orthotic for each individuals' clinical findings and pathology.
We utilize a direct-molding process to capture the foot in its most functional position by suspending the patient's feet in a multi-density foam environment. This molding process allows the physician to simulate the foot's position in the mid- stance phase of the gait cycle, allowing the physician to control and/or correct alignment of the lower limb. Thus, the structural changes that take place between non-weight bearing and weight bearing (splaying, elongation, locking of the forefoot, etc.) are addressed while the foot's alignment is controlled. As a result, an effective orthotic can be formed quickly and easily, which provides an excellent device fulfilling the patient's biomechanical needs and achieving dynamic alignment and load reduction on the lower musculoskeletal system. These orthotics can be helpful for a variety of conditions of the hip, knees, ankles and feet. Some of these conditions include patella femoral syndrome, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, symptomatic flat feet, Achilles tendonitis, posterior tibial tendonitis, nerve compression, and bunions.
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