Who Should Use an Orthotic?
Foot Orthotics
Orthotics can be useful for everyone from athletes
with pain to production line workers with arch
pain. Pain in your foot, ankle, knee, hip, or back
may be the result of a hidden or obvious problem
of foot structure and function.
Orthotics may decrease symptoms in any one of
these areas by supporting the movement of the
lower extremity through control of the foot.
Many of our physical therapists have advanced
training and years of experience evaluating the
need and beneficial effects of custom designed
orthotics.
The physical therapist will perform an
evaluation and listen to your choice of footwear
and desired activites before ordering the device.
with pain to production line workers with arch
pain. Pain in your foot, ankle, knee, hip, or back
may be the result of a hidden or obvious problem
of foot structure and function.
Orthotics may decrease symptoms in any one of
these areas by supporting the movement of the
lower extremity through control of the foot.
Many of our physical therapists have advanced
training and years of experience evaluating the
need and beneficial effects of custom designed
orthotics.
The physical therapist will perform an
evaluation and listen to your choice of footwear
and desired activites before ordering the device.
There are several common symptoms that may indicate
misalignment of the feet. These signs and symptoms include
the following:
misalignment of the feet. These signs and symptoms include
the following:
- Abnormal shoe wear (e.g., one side of the sole of the
shoe wears out faster than the other) - Bunions
- Chronic heel (e.g., plantar fasciitis), knee, or low back
pain - Flatfeet
- Frequent ankle sprains
- Gait abnormalities (e.g., feet point inward or
excessively outward during walking) - Shin pain (e.g., shin splints)
Peak Performance PT
2360 Mullan Rd. #D
Missoula, MT 59808
T: 406.542.0808
F: 406.542.0909
Email: info@peakptmt.com
2360 Mullan Rd. #D
Missoula, MT 59808
T: 406.542.0808
F: 406.542.0909
Email: info@peakptmt.com
This will assure the best possible fit, control and comfort of the orthotic. If an orthotic is not
necessary, you may receive counseling regarding your footwear, or the use of an over the counter insole.
Orthotics are only a part of a complete rehabilitation program. Manual therapy, exercise and movement re-education
may also be apart of your successful return to activity.
necessary, you may receive counseling regarding your footwear, or the use of an over the counter insole.
Orthotics are only a part of a complete rehabilitation program. Manual therapy, exercise and movement re-education
may also be apart of your successful return to activity.
Almost anyone, from children to adults, can benefit from orthotics. Orthotics can alleviate many common foot problems
that cause pain and discomfort in otherwise healthy people. An analogy can be made between orthotics and
eyeglasses—both devices adjust problems that can impair physical function. In both cases, a physician (e.g., eye doctor
or foot care specialist) performs a complete examination and then prescribes the proper amount of correction.
The feet should not hurt and pain indicates that something is wrong. If foot pain is not properly treated, the condition
causing it may worsen. Relief is closer than you think.
that cause pain and discomfort in otherwise healthy people. An analogy can be made between orthotics and
eyeglasses—both devices adjust problems that can impair physical function. In both cases, a physician (e.g., eye doctor
or foot care specialist) performs a complete examination and then prescribes the proper amount of correction.
The feet should not hurt and pain indicates that something is wrong. If foot pain is not properly treated, the condition
causing it may worsen. Relief is closer than you think.
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