The Process of Getting Custom Orthotics: What To Expect
- posted: Sep. 17, 2024
The Process of Getting Custom Orthotics: What to Expect
The process of getting custom orthotics involves measuring your feet and then having a prescription written for orthotics based on the data collected. At AAL Podiatry Associates in Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, Dr. Jesse Anderson treats patients experiencing foot pain and seeking relief. Custom orthotics can provide the foot support you need, making walking and running more comfortable.
What to Expect When Getting Custom Orthotics
The first step is an assessment to determine if you would benefit from custom orthotics. You will discuss your symptoms and relevant health history with your podiatrist. Next, the podiatrist will measure your feet for the orthotics. This can be done using pressure mapping, foam impressions, or 3D scanning, if available. Once the measurements are taken, a prescription is written for your custom orthotics, and the information is sent to a lab where the orthotics are made. It typically takes a few weeks for the lab to create the orthotics and ensure they fit properly in your shoes.
Using Your Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics generally fit comfortably into most supportive shoes, such as running or walking shoes. Your doctor will recommend a preferred pair of shoes as you get used to wearing the orthotics. You place the orthotics inside your shoes and wear them as you normally would. It might feel strange at first, but you will gradually get used to the new support. Walking should not be painful, and your feet will adjust as they receive the proper support from the orthotics.
Working With Your Podiatrist
About six weeks after you start using your custom orthotics, you will have a follow-up appointment with your podiatrist. Adjustments may be necessary if you continue to experience stiffness or pain in your legs or feet. Some people report mild aches or tiredness in their feet and ankles when first using custom orthotics, but these symptoms usually subside within a few weeks. Your podiatrist will ensure that your orthotics fit correctly and provide the right level of support for your feet.
Schedule a Podiatry Consultation Today
If you're struggling with foot pain, custom orthotics could be a helpful solution. Call AAL Podiatry Associates in Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, to schedule a consultation with Dr. Anderson. For our Suffolk office, call 757-539-2098, or for our Norfolk office, call 757-625-2962. Start your treatment for foot pain today.
- posted: Sep. 17, 2024
The Process of Getting Custom Orthotics: What to Expect
The process of getting custom orthotics involves measuring your feet and then having a prescription written for orthotics based on the data collected. At AAL Podiatry Associates in Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, Dr. Jesse Anderson treats patients experiencing foot pain and seeking relief. Custom orthotics can provide the foot support you need, making walking and running more comfortable.
What to Expect When Getting Custom Orthotics
The first step is an assessment to determine if you would benefit from custom orthotics. You will discuss your symptoms and relevant health history with your podiatrist. Next, the podiatrist will measure your feet for the orthotics. This can be done using pressure mapping, foam impressions, or 3D scanning, if available. Once the measurements are taken, a prescription is written for your custom orthotics, and the information is sent to a lab where the orthotics are made. It typically takes a few weeks for the lab to create the orthotics and ensure they fit properly in your shoes.
Using Your Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics generally fit comfortably into most supportive shoes, such as running or walking shoes. Your doctor will recommend a preferred pair of shoes as you get used to wearing the orthotics. You place the orthotics inside your shoes and wear them as you normally would. It might feel strange at first, but you will gradually get used to the new support. Walking should not be painful, and your feet will adjust as they receive the proper support from the orthotics.
Working With Your Podiatrist
About six weeks after you start using your custom orthotics, you will have a follow-up appointment with your podiatrist. Adjustments may be necessary if you continue to experience stiffness or pain in your legs or feet. Some people report mild aches or tiredness in their feet and ankles when first using custom orthotics, but these symptoms usually subside within a few weeks. Your podiatrist will ensure that your orthotics fit correctly and provide the right level of support for your feet.
Schedule a Podiatry Consultation Today
If you're struggling with foot pain, custom orthotics could be a helpful solution. Call AAL Podiatry Associates in Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, to schedule a consultation with Dr. Anderson. For our Suffolk office, call 757-539-2098, or for our Norfolk office, call 757-625-2962. Start your treatment for foot pain today.
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