Custom Orthotics

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If toe, foot or ankle pain is keeping you from daily activities, we can help. At Aurora BayCare Medical Center, our physical therapists carefully assess your feet and create custom orthotics for your unique needs. Custom orthotics are special shoe inserts that help relieve pain and improve your overall function.

Foot orthotics: Why choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center

People choose us for foot orthotics because we offer:

  • Experienced providers: Our licensed physical therapists have extensive training in toe, foot and ankle conditions. We do a thorough assessment to understand your symptoms, activity level and goals to make sure you receive the right orthotic devices.
  • Care coordination: We may recommend foot orthotics as part of your physical therapy rehabilitation plan. Our therapists work with your referring podiatrist or primary care provider to ensure that you get complete care.
  • Customized devices: We order over-the-counter or custom insoles designed for the unique size and shape of your feet. Our therapists show you how to wear and adjust your device for the best results.

Our orthotics services

In your custom orthotics consultation, we ask you about your activity level and the pain you’re experiencing. Our services include:

  • Education on proper footwear and shoe size
  • Gait analysis to analyze your alignment when walking or running
  • Musculoskeletal assessment of the structure of your feet and legs
  • Range-of-motion study

Conditions we treat

Custom shoe inserts can help you with a range of issues affecting your feet and lower extremities, including:

  • Ankle instability
  • Arthritis
  • Bunions (bony bumps on the big toe joint)
  • Flat feet or high arches
  • Plantar fasciitis (pain and swelling along the bottom of the foot)
  • Sports injuries
  • Tendonitis anywhere in the feet, legs or hips

Benefits of custom orthotics

Custom orthotics can help:

  • Improve your gait and posture
  • Keep your toes, feet, ankles, knees and hips in proper alignment
  • Prevent re-injury or long-term foot damage
  • Promote overall wellness by helping you stay active
  • Relieve pain and discomfort in the feet, legs, hips or lower back