Foot orthotics in Jacksonville, FL, are unique shoe or heel inserts that are custom-molded specifically for you. These orthotics are clinically proven to enhance the form and function of your feet. They correct your gait and allow you to apply pressure to the correct part of your foot.
What Are Orthotics?
An orthotic can be a support, brace, or even a splint used to help align or correct movable body parts. Foot orthotics are shoe inserts meant to rectify abnormal or irregular walking patterns. The customized shoe or heel inserts help treat:
• Bunions
• Lower Back Pain
• Heel Pain
• And more
The orthotics conform to the contours of your foot and address issues you experience when walking or running.
How to Determine If You Need Orthotics
Foot orthotics can be a part of a comprehensive treatment plan to alleviate pain and discomfort in the feet, legs, and back by:
• Correcting foot deformities
• Improving the function of the foot or ankle
• Providing ankle support
• Reducing the risk of injury
• And more
Orthotics are customized inserts made using a proven process.
The Process
The custom molding process involves a few simple steps, which include:
• Identifying areas of pain
• Selecting the appropriate shoe type and size
• Reviewing your information with a podiatrist
• Creating a mold of your foot
• Receiving your orthotic
Contact the First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic to learn how to mold and utilize your orthotic.
