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Making Foot Orthotics

Mike Neugebauer, C.Ped (C), discusses how foot orthotics are made.

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Orthotics: Pedorthists

Pedorthists design, manufacture, modify and fit specialized footwear to alleviate a variety of foot problems.

Find local pedorthists, orthotics videos and articles, and resources on posture, CT & MRI, and more.

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Custom Orthotics & Footwear: Pedorthists Videos & Articles

A pedorthist is responsible for the design, manufacturing, modification and fit of specialty footwear. A pedorthist can also educate you on the benefits of custom orthotics vs. over-the-counter orthotics. Pedorthists look at the abnormalities and the biomechanics in the lower extremity, and help balance and alleviate pain in the lower limbs and feet. Choose any of the menus above to find orthotics videos and articles and local pedorthists.

Pedorthists work with people who have diseases or disability-related foot problems, too. If you have diabetes, you would see a pedorthist for help selecting diabetic footwear, for example. Other people who may work with a pedorthist include diabetes people who have had partial foot amputations, people with conditions like plantar fasciitis, high/low arches or ankle instability, and athletes and seniors.

There is sometimes confusion about pedorthists and podiatrists. A podiatrist is a physician or surgeon who diagnoses and treats ankle and foot problems. They may perform physical therapy and surgeries, and prescribe medications. Clients are often referred to pedorthists by podiatrists for custom orthotics.

A pedorthist is educated in a variety of areas such as physiology, biomechanics and anatomy in order to have a solid understanding of the conditions that affect the feet, ankles and legs. After completing training, a pedorthist can apply for certification through a professional organization.

Pedorthist Evaluation

Choosing the Right Shoe

A pedorthist can help you find a pair of shoes that will provide you with comfort and flexibility while you're exercising or doing other daily activities. If you wear improperly fitting shoes for an activity that you're doing, it can cause injury to your foot. A lot of people are pressured to buy a certain style, or think that they can break in a pair of shoes that are too tight. It's important to select shoes carefully to avoid injury or discomfort.

HealthChoicesFirst has a wide selection of local pedorthists who can help you choose custom orthotics or footwear that fits your lifestyle. Also find orthotics videos and transcripts to help you with a number of conditions. Pedorthists work with people who have diseases or disability-related foot problems, too. If you have diabetes, you would see a pedorthist for help selecting diabetic footwear, for example. Other people who may work with a pedorthist include people who have had partial foot amputations, people with conditions like plantar fasciitis, high/low arches or ankle instability, and athletes and seniors.

There is sometimes confusion about pedorthists and podiatrists. A podiatrist is a physician or surgeon who diagnoses and treats ankle and foot problems. They may perform physical therapy and surgeries, and prescribe medications. Clients are often referred to pedorthists by podiatrists for custom orthotics.

A pedorthist is educated in a variety of areas such as physiology, biomechanics and anatomy in order to have a solid understanding of the conditions that affect the feet, ankles and legs. After completing training, a pedorthist can apply for certification through a professional organization.

Pedorthist Evaluation

Before you're fitted for custom orthotics or footwear, a pedorthist will evaluate your foot problems. This evaluation will include range of motion testing, assessment of the surface anatomy and palpation of limbs, footwear analysis and gait analysis.

HealthChoicesFirst has a wide selection of pedorthist and orthotist listings and videos and transcripts on custom orthotics and footwear.

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