The Benefits of Orthotic Inserts

How orthotics from your podiatrists in Laguna Hills, CA, can help your feet

How much do you know about orthotics? Did you know they can help with gait problems? Did you know they can cushion and protect your feet, legs, and back? The truth is, orthotic inserts can help with several painful conditions, to help you walk better and live better, and they are available from your podiatrist.

Dr. Neda Arjomandi at Laguna Woods Podiatry Group in Laguna Hills, CA, provides comprehensive podiatry services, including orthotics to help your feet.

Your feet do a lot of things. They hold you up, carry your weight, and help you walk. When your feet hurt, the rest of you can hurt too, because your feet are nature’s shock absorbers.

Custom orthotic inserts are made just for you and just for your feet. They can help you get relief from painful conditions like these:

• Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
• Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
• Flat feet and plantar fasciitis
• Pediatric foot conditions
• Sports-related foot stress
• Traumatic injury to your feet
• Balance issues
• Hammertoes

When you choose orthotics, treatment begins with your podiatrist examining your feet, including a gait analysis of the way you walk. The gait analysis shows how your feet are stressed and impacted when you walk.

Your podiatrist will discuss the various types of orthotics with you, to help you make the right choice. You can choose from:

Soft orthotics: these are a great choice if you have balance problems, or you have diabetic or arthritic feet. They absorb shock too and are made completely of soft materials.

Semi-rigid orthotics: these are an excellent choice for children’s foot issues, sports injuries to your feet, or sports-related stress. They are constructed of both soft and rigid materials to give you support and to absorb shock.

Rigid orthotics: these are the perfect choice to relieve tendon and muscle pain in your feet and legs and reduce stress and pressure. They are made entirely of rigid materials and provide superb support to your feet.

To learn more about the benefits of orthotic inserts and how they can help your feet, call Dr. Neda Arjomandi of Laguna Woods Podiatry Group in Laguna Hills, CA, at (949) 581-2520. Call today.