Custom Orthotics for Ankle and Heel Pain - Podiatrist in Union, Springfield and Short Hills, NJ
Dr. Karyn Goldberg discusses how customs orthotics are used to help treat heel pain and other biomechanical foot problems.
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Orthotics are shoe inserts that correct an abnormal, or irregular, walking pattern. Generally called arch supports, orthotics allows people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably.
Podiatrists sometimes prescribe orthotic devices to correct an abnormal walk, or gait, and often for patients following surgery.
Orthotic devices come in many shapes and sizes, and materials and fall into three main categories: those designed to change foot function, are primarily protective in nature, and those that combine functional control and protection.
Rigid orthotics
The so-called rigid orthotic device, designed to control function, is often composed of a firm material such as plastic or carbon fiber, and is used primarily fo