Who Should Need Orthotic Insoles?
Orthotic Insole is a medical device for patients who have foot problem. Orthotic insole can be used to treat patients with foot pain. Different insoles have different function. Different symptom needs different orthotic insoles. How do you know if you need orthotic insoles? And who should need orthotic insoles?
Usually, here are some conditions that we suggest you need orthotic insoles.
Flat Foot:
Flat foot is a common symptom among people. Flat foot can cause foot, ankle, heel and back pain. People with flat feet need support from orthotic devices to promote the correct positioning of the foot.
Plantar Fasciitis:
Plantar fasciitis is one of the many known causes of heel pain. Orthotic insole will alleviate heel pain.
High Arches.
Arches that are too high can cause stress to muscles and often lead to conditions such as plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, knee pain and shin splints.
Back Pain:
Back pain is often due to poor positioning of your feet like arches that roll inward. Similarly, the lack of cushioning on the foot may also cause back pain.
Bunions
Bunions are painful foot deformities or bumps at the base of the great toes. The use of wide toe box orthotics can help lessen the pressure on the great toe.
Arthritis:
Poor foot positioning, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis cause discomfort in your feet that only orthotics can help by promoting proper alignment of the feet and ankle.
Bursitis
Bursitis is a pain and discomfort caused by the inflammation of fluid-filled sacs on the heels and toes. This discomfort can be treated using orthotic devices that have heel and arch support.
Diabetes:
People with diabetes sometimes experience diabetic neuropathy. It is a condition where the patients lose the sensation in their foot. As a result, the foot experiences excessive stress and pressure, which often leads to foot ulcers.
Hammertoes:
Hammertoes are often the side effect of bunions on the big toes, which also causes pain on the second toe and deformations on the ball of the foot. Hammertoes require the use of orthotic devices for foot support and to prevent further worsening of the condition.
Heel Spurs:
Heel spurs are conditions where too much growth of bones on the bottom of the foot or at the back of the heel. People with heel spurs may need support from prescription foot orthoses.
