You do not need a referral to be fitted for orthotics. However, you may need a medical referral in order to receive reimbursement for orthotics from your insurance company.
Call our office to book your appointment for custom orthotics and/or gait analysis.
The structure of your foot supports your entire weight. The slightest misalignments of muscles and bones can cause many different problems.
Symptoms of faulty foot mechanics may include:
Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. They do an incredible amount of work each day.
The smallest imbalance can cause significant discomfort, but properly fitted prescription orthotics help restore normal balance and alignment of your body and bring relief from fatigue and pain.
Orthotics are comfortable and help your feet function naturally — encouraging consistent use.
In addition to providing relief for painful foot problems or injury, orthotics may benefit:
Orthotics are particularly effective in relieving foot fatigue and discomfort experienced by older adults who may have developed arthritis in their feet.
In athletic individuals, sports activities result in a great deal of movement and pressure on the foot.
Slight imbalances in the foot that are not harmful or even detectable under usual circumstances may make one more vulnerable to injury under athletic stress.
By eliminating the need for muscles to compensate for imperceptible imbalances, orthotics can:
With enough functional correction, the foot structure can be aligned to give more propulsion, making walking, running and cycling more mechanically efficient.
Orthotics or “Orthoses” are inserts that comfortably fit into shoes; they are designed to support and improve the functioning of feet.
Health care practitioners prescribe orthotics to:
905-785-2570
drmiller@grossbeakchiro.com
