Have you ever experienced sore feet? As you age your feet will often change. Changes in the shape of your feet, the support of your ligaments, and complications from previous injuries can all cause strain and pain. This is why a custom orthotic is a good idea to provide extra support and relief for your feet. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help relieve your foot pain.
What Are The Causes Of Foot Pain?
Problems with your feet can be caused by several conditions directly related to the feet. General ailments and diseases that affect the body as a whole can also lead to foot pain. The following are several examples of conditions or diseases that can be the cause of foot pain. These conditions can all be treated with physical therapy in West Hartford, Glastonbury or Granby, CT.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel Spurs
Diabetes
Arthritis
Metatarsalgia
Our Clients Get Great Results
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After a back injury, CTPTS not only healed me but strengthened my core and improved my posture to prevent re-injury. I’ve continued their personal training for years and highly recommend them!
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CTPTS helped me recover from a labral tear and hip arthritis. With David Bostic and his team, I gained strength, mobility, and reduced pain. Their program focuses on lasting results and prevention. Highly recommend!
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What Are Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are devices that are individually created to uniquely fit your feet. They resemble insoles but are specifically crafted and made of materials that will last longer than prefabricated orthotics. They are sometimes referred to as prescription glasses for each of your feet. There are generally three types of custom orthotics.
- Therapeutic – If the shape of your feet is irregular, these types of orthotics can assist heel support, forward movement, and general stability.
- Accommodative – These are created to help you relieve the stress on joints that is often caused by conditions such as arthritis.
- Functional – These will help your feet to move in a more desirable way or bear weight in a way that will help you move and walk better.
Although custom orthotics are more expensive than off-the-shelf devices, they last much longer and provide more support or correction. Orthotic inserts will improve how your feet and lower legs feel and function. Quality orthotics can alleviate pressure, alleviate pain, and promote stability. It’s important to receive custom orthotics that are created to fit the exact shape of your foot in order to receive the maximum benefits.
How Can Physical Therapy Services Help?
Physical therapists are specifically trained in musculoskeletal movement. They have extensive knowledge of gait analysis and biomechanics of the lower extremities. They can provide you with orthotics that uniquely fit the contours of your feet, giving you the maximum amount of function, support, and comfort.
A trained physical therapist can give you a comprehensive orthotic evaluation. He or she will provide a custom fitting to determine what will work best for your feet. The physical therapist will take into consideration your current medical conditions and activity level when providing the best custom orthotics. After your evaluation and fitting, it will likely take a few weeks for your custom orthotics to come back from the lab.
After you have received your orthotics it will likely be necessary to provide an ongoing assessment of how your orthotics are working. Fine tuning may be needed to provide the best results possible. Contact us today to learn how our customized orthotics can benefit you . We will have you feeling your absolute best and light on your feet!
Your Next Steps…
- Request An Appointment
- Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
- Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
- Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free
