Discover the Many Ways in Which Custom Shoe Inserts Can Help Your Feet

While people don’t often think about it, feet take quite a beating daily. If you run, your feet can take on pressure that could be up to four times your body weight. If you wear heels during the day, this can increase pressure on the forefoot by 75 percent. Sometimes, our feet need a little extra support and comfort to ensure they function properly. This is why Dr. Luis Perez at Hollywood Podiatry Associates, serving Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, FL, offers custom orthotics, or shoe inserts, for patients of all ages.

What Are Orthotics?

Orthotics are specialty shoe inserts that provide support while helping correct faulty biomechanics that can put added pressure on certain areas and cause problems. These simple podiatric devices relieve stress and pressure on the feet, improving the musculoskeletal system's functions.

Who Can Benefit from Orthotics?

Most people can benefit from custom orthotics. They may be right for you if you are dealing with:

• Ankle instability
• Bunions
• Plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendinitis
• Arthritis
• Neuropathy
• Fibromyalgia
• Metatarsalgia
• Morton’s neuroma
• Diabetes
• Scoliosis

Even if you don’t have a specific foot or ankle condition, orthotics can still be beneficial. Athletes may use them to protect their feet from injury while gaining additional support during physical activity. If you are on your feet daily for work, orthotics can help prevent aches and pains by providing extra cushioning and stability.

What Are the Benefits of Orthotics?

Wearing orthotics regularly can offer many advantages, including:

• Reducing foot, ankle, leg, and lower back pain
• Improving foot alignment and balance
• Absorbing shock and redistributing weight
• Taking pressure off specific areas of the foot to prevent bunions and calluses

Since prescription orthotics are custom-made, they are designed to meet your feet’s unique needs, whether for treatment or prevention.

Get Custom Orthotics Today

If you are interested in getting custom orthotics in Pembroke Pines or Hollywood, FL, turn to the foot specialist Dr. Perez at Hollywood Podiatry Associates. Call (954) 923-1800 today to schedule an appointment.