{"id":229,"date":"2016-12-21T20:18:33","date_gmt":"2016-12-21T20:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smoky-mountain-foot-demo.mylocalbeacon01.com\/blog\/website_library\/custom-orthotics\/"},"modified":"2016-12-21T20:18:33","modified_gmt":"2016-12-21T20:18:33","slug":"custom-orthotics","status":"publish","type":"website_library","link":"https:\/\/smokymountainfootclinic.com\/website_library\/custom-orthotics\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Orthotics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Are Custom Orthotics?<\/h2>\n<p>Custom-made orthotics are prescription-grade shoe inserts that support and gently reposition the heel, arch, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones in the feet. Orthotics enable the structures in the foot to work together as nature intended, making each step pain-free.<br \/>\nUnlike over-the-counter shoe inserts, custom-made orthotics are created from non-weight bearing molds of your feet. Each orthotic device is designed to meet your specific needs. These devices are typically made with comfortable materials that are very durable, and they can be designed to fit in any type of shoe.<\/p>\n<h2>Purpose of Custom Orthotics<\/h2>\n<p>Custom-made orthotics have been shown to help alleviate pain and reduce inflammation caused by these common foot conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plantar fasciitis<\/li>\n<li>Arch pain<\/li>\n<li>Diabetes-related pain<\/li>\n<li>Bunions<\/li>\n<li>Hammer toe<\/li>\n<li>Corns &amp; calluses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to relieving pain and reducing inflammation, custom orthotics help control alignment and function of the foot. This helps treat and prevent injuries caused by sharp or excessive movement during physical activity. Custom orthotics also help to make activities like running and walking more efficient by improving the structure of the foot.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do Custom Orthotics Work?<\/h2>\n<p>The root cause of most foot problems can be attributed to the structure of your foot. Even the smallest misalignment can cause significant pain or discomfort. Misalignment in the foot usually causes foot conditions like bunions, corns, hammer toe, etc. If you suffer from these conditions, custom-made orthotics are recommended to pad and protect the foot.<br \/>\nOrthotics function to not only support the arch, but also realign the structures of the foot. By doing so, custom orthotics improve the structure of the foot and help prevent bone misalignment, as well as tendon and ligament fatigue. As your foot strikes the ground, orthotics within the shoe gently direct the structure into the correct position so as to reduce pain and stop inflammation.<\/p>\n<h2>How Are Orthotics Made?<\/h2>\n<p>Following a physical exam and diagnosis of the condition, your podiatrist may recommend orthotics as part of the treatment plan. There are several methods that can be used to cast a mold or create an image of your foot\u2014from computer guided and laser imaging to just a normal cast.<br \/>\nBy creating an exact mold of your foot, your podiatrist can provide one-of-a-kind orthotic inserts that fit your foot perfectly. Once the image or cast has been taken, they are usually sent to a lab to be created.These orthotics will provide stability for your foot, all while correcting misalignments and imbalances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Custom Orthotics - Smoky Mountain Foot &amp; Ankle Clinic<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/smokymountainfootclinic.com\/website_library\/custom-orthotics\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Custom Orthotics - Smoky Mountain Foot &amp; Ankle Clinic\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"What Are Custom Orthotics? 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