Orthotics for Specific Foot Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis, Flat Feet, Bunions, Etc.

Your feet take on a huge amount of stress throughout your life. Physical activity, excess weight gain, and chronic medical conditions can all take a toll on your feet. Custom orthotics, available from your podiatrist, can provide amazing benefits to you and your feet. Dr. Gregory Cardinal at Podiatrist in Motion, serving Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Warrenton, VA, and surrounding areas including Washington, DC, and Maryland, provides comprehensive podiatry services, including custom orthotics to treat plantar fasciitis, flat feet, bunions, and more.

How Orthotics Can Help You

Orthotics can be made of soft and rigid materials in various combinations, to treat different foot, ankle, and toe conditions. They provide arch and heel support to help with plantar fasciitis. They can also help realign your feet and toes if you are developing bunions, and cushion your feet if you have flat feet.

Let’s look at the different types and uses of orthotics:

Functional orthotics, which help with gait control, and controlling abnormal motions when walking or running. Functional orthotics are an excellent option to treat shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, and more. This type of orthotic is often constructed of a semi-rigid material such as graphite or plastic.

Accommodative orthotics, help with cushioning and support for feet that are injured or painful. Accommodative orthotics are an excellent option to treat diabetic foot ulcers, painful calluses, bunions, flat feet, and plantar fasciitis.

Custom orthotics are created just for you and your feet. Unlike over-the-counter orthotics, custom orthotics offer unique benefits for specific foot conditions. In clinical research, studies have demonstrated that custom orthotics reduce foot pain and improve function. Consider that custom orthotics are:

• Molded to each foot, so they fit exactly
• Made of the best materials, they last for many years
• Often paid for by medical insurance

If you have a foot condition, or you just have foot pain, custom orthotics may be the answer you are looking for.

Want to Know More About Orthotics for Specific Foot Conditions?

To find out more about custom orthotics and how they can help with specific foot conditions, call Dr. Gregory Cardinal at Podiatrist in Motion, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Warrenton, VA, and surrounding areas including Washington, DC, and Maryland. You can reach him in the office by calling (703) 879-5155, so call today.