Saturday, November 21, 2015

Relating Custom Orthotics And Shoe Inserts

By Brenda Warner


Many people tend to confuse shoe inserts and habitual footpads. Shoe inserts refer to any kind of non-prescription foot support designed to be worn inside a shoe. Unless the pad is a doctors prescription and made to fit ones specific foot it remains to be termed as shoe insert. On the other hand, custom orthotics are specially-made devices designed to support and comfort a persons feet.

Shoe inserts in Longmont CO can be very helpful for a variety of foot illnesses including flat arches. They can provide comfort but they cannot be used to correct bio-mechanical foot problems. Habitual devices on the other side may be recommended for a number reasons among them is supporting the foot and ankle, protecting the foot from any problems that might come up in future.

Arch supports, insoles, heel cups and foot cushions are the common known types of foot pads. Different people have different types of feet. Either high, low or flat feet. Ankle supports therefore allows comfortability of any kind of heels. Insoles, mostly made of plastic are meant to provide extra cushioning.

A third type is heel liners which provide extra cushioning. They are very useful for patients with foot pain caused by thinning of the heels. The last type is foot cushion which prevent your shoes from rubbing against your heel . These cushions come in many different shapes and sizes and can be used as a barrier between you and your shoe.

There are two categories of prescribed orthotics. One is functional devices designed to control motions that is abnormal. They may be used to treat foot pain and injuries resulted y the motion. Accommodative devices provide extra cushioning and support because they are softer.They can be used to relieve the painful calluses on the bottom of the foot.

People tend to have a hard time when it comes to choosing the right shoe insert. Below are some hints related to fashion orthotics. Considering health conditions is the first hint. It is not advisable to buy foot inserts over the counter especially if one has a problem with their flow of blood or they have diabetes. Therefore, it is wise to use a podiatrist help.

Another tip is knowing the purpose of your inserts. Such purpose can be running or if you need an arch support in your work shoes. It is therefore wise to look for a product that fit s your planned level of activity. The third tip is that you should bring your shoes to make sure that the insert is effective and fits into your shoes. As such carry your sneakers or whatever you plan to wear with your insert. Always find a foot pad that will fit the contours of your shoe.

Last but not least, it is advisable to try your insert on after purchasing them. If possible, slip the pad into your shoe and try it out. Walk around a little and feel it. Assumptions and feelings of pressure will go hand in hand with continued wear of the device. If you cannot try the inserts at the shop you can ask of returning the pad if it does not fit you after trying at home.




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