Feet orthotics can be very effective at helping you combat problems with your feet and lower body. FootSmart teamed with The Podiatry Institute to see how feet orthotics play a role in helping treat specific ailments.

Feet Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis

Here are just a few ways feet orthotics can help treat and prevent plantar fasciitis pain:

Feet orthotics and insoles that specifically support the arch and reduce tension on the heel can help ease pain from plantar fasciitis.
Feet orthotics like heel pads, heel cushions or slight heel lifts relieve pressure and reduce heel inflammation.
Feet orthotics like heel cups absorb foot and heel shock, reducing pressure on heels and thus helping to relieve plantar fasciitis symptoms.
Feet orthotics like adjustable heel lifts can help correct leg length discrepancy, and in turn reduce pain from plantar fasciitis.

Feet Orthotics for Arch Pain

The Podiatry Institute recommends feet orthotics as one good way to help treat and prevent arch pain and pain from flat feet. Look for feet orthotics that provide good arch support and help stabilize the heels. Custom feet orthotics are often recommended for people with severe arch pain problems.

Feet Orthotics for Metatarsalgia

People suffering from metatarsalgia, or ball-of-foot pain, can wear feet orthotics to help relieve painful symptoms.

Feet orthotics like shoe insoles or inserts help spread your weight more equally across the entire bottom of the foot, so that you’re not feeling so much pressure in the ball-of-foot area.
Feet orthotics and supportive shoes provide stability to prevent the abnormal collapsing of the arch, which can lead to increased pressure and pain on the ball of the foot.
Feet orthotics like metatarsal pads – added to your shoes – also help spread your weight more evenly to ease ball-of-foot pain.

Good lower body health starts with your feet, so wearing feet orthotics can also help relieve knee, leg and lower back pain, help correct your posture and much more.

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Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions and treatment options like feet orthotics provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicineand its effects on muscoskeletal health.