Custom Foot Orthotics For Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is a very serious condition. Individuals who suffer from it will have pain in the heels of their foot and perhaps along the entire arch or bottom of the foot. Persons often feel the worst pain when they wake up in the morning.  It is only after they have begun to walk around, warming up and stretching out their foot that they feel some relief.  It is always best to treat plantar fasciitis as early as possible.  As soon as an individual begins to feel pain and suspect that is it due to plantar fasciitis or it has been diagnosed definitively by a doctor, it is best to take action. This will typically allow the problem to be solved much quicker then if nothing at all is done.

There are a number of things that individuals can do to treat this condition. They include stretching, wearing supportive shoes, resting, using orthotics, taking anti-inflammatory medications and putting arch supports in their shoes. One of the very best options is custom foot orthotics.  A Podiatrist will work with the patient to create an orthotic specifically for their foot. Sometimes individuals will buy mass produced orthotics and foot supports, and while some may be helpful, they are never is good as custom-made functional devices because the latter takes a persons foot construction into consideration so that they fit perfectly and also provides the support in the areas that a person needs them.

Custom-made, functional foot orthotics have been discovered to be one the very best options when treating Plantar Fasciitis, even better then taking NSAIDS, wearing heal cups or being injected with cortisone.  For those who would rather not take medications, custom foot orthotics provide for an approach to treatment that is not invasive at all and pose few to no serious health risks.

A custom foot orthotic typically uses semi-rigid materials and the device may be the length of the entire foot or 3/4s of it. The arch support used is mostly longitudinal.  The cost of a custom foot orthotic may or may not be covered by an individual’s health insurance. It is important for person to find out this information prior to ordering them so that there are no surprises at the checkout counter.   If they work to relieve a person’s Plantar Fasciitis pain, then they may actually be pretty priceless.

Custom foot orthotics can be prescribed and designed by a Podiatrist. They will work to create an orthotic that is perfectly suited for the patient’s foot, their condition and whatever specific problems they have reported. A good custom orthotic, combined with stretching, rest and when needed, anti-inflammatory and/or pain medications can be a very effective way to treat plantar fasciitis.

Custom orthotics can be a great way to treat Plantar Fasciitis.  This very painful condition can be difficult to tolerate and subsequently, will require some sort of treatment. Wearing orthotics is an easy, non-invasive way to experience relief.

Footcare Express and the NBA

It’s that time of year… Starting Wednesday, our experts will be visiting with many teams in the NBA to conduct biomechanical evaluations of the lower extremity on various athletes.  Additionally, we will be scanning these individuals for custom foot orthotic devices that address current mechanical issues and/ or prevent future issues and increase athletic efficiency.

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IMPACT GEL INSOLES – Billy Mays Pitchmen and IMPACT GEL INSOLES

IMPACT GEL INSOLES – Billy Mays Pitchmen and IMPACT GEL INSOLE
ARCH SUPPORTS

So now that we have all seen Pitchmen on The Discovery Channel and watched Billy Mays and the impact guys smash and squash the impact gel insoles with a hammer and an automobile, what’s your take on Pitchmen?

We were quite sure the impact gel insole material would hold up to any test the Pitchmen carnival barkers could throw at it, but we don’t want anyone out there to think that just because a couple of stooges like the Pitchmen put impact gel insoles on an info-reality show means the product is not legitimate.

The impact gel insoles were featured on Pitchmen because they needed a great product that people would want to buy and our medical professionals are here to tell you exactly why the impact gel insoles are worth every penny.

The Impact Gel material is also utilized by our medical experts when prescribing and designing custom functional and accommodative foot orthotics for their own patients.

The Impact Gel material’s amazing ability to redistribute energy is perfect for incorporating the material into areas of the custom device whereby the foot requires specific and /or additional accommodation.  This can include padding for problems such as Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spurs, AchillesTendoniitis, Shin Splints or Metatarsal relief.

Impact Gel Insoles can also be used to help reduce the shock at heel strike that may cause knee, hip, and backpain.  The outcomes have been extremely positive.

Foot Care is the most important thing to us here but Television runs a close second. Well that’s not really true. We are fitness buffs, but when a hot new show like PitchMen is premiering on the Discovery Channel and one of our products is featured, we suddenly become interested.

So make sure you tune to PicthMen Sunday morning at 11am and watch Billy Mays put our Impact Gel Insoles to the test. He actually loves the product and has taken his act to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and was literally a smash.

PitchMen is a show that promises to put all the claims of “As Seen on TV” products to the test and most won’t fare to well. However, Impact Gel Insoles are a great product used by the leading Podiatrists and Podorthists around the world. In fact, at FootcareExpress we are one of the few companies that feature the same material in our custom foot orthotics as well having a full range of the Inpact Gel Insoles you will in action on The Discovery Channel Tonight.

It’s not our fault that Television has discovered how great Impact Gel Insoles are, and please believe us when we tell you that this is no Inside The Egg Scrambler.

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Heel Pain

Heel Pain

Heel Pain is one of the most common foot conditions among runners and other athletes. In fact, the population in general complains of heel pain more than other foot condition and there are several causes. Proper diagnosis and treatment are paramount in order to correct the problem.

A major cause of heel pain is Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation or irritation in the arch of the foot. The arch generally feels tight and the pain will worsen with excessive activity. Heel Spurs are another common cause of heel pain as well as the nerve condition called Tarsal Tunnel Syndrom. Twists and fractures are cause severe heel pain and are usually impact or pressure related.

Treatment of heel pain will depend upon the cause and treatments do vary so make sure to describe symptoms to a podiatrist or health care professional. During bouts of heel pain you may experience difficulty walking, pain during times of inactivity, pain lasting several days, swelling and infection. Any of these symptoms alone should compel you to seek treatment.

Again treatment for heel pain will vary and depending upon the severity of the condition and can range rest to surgery. Avoiding painful activities and resting can be all it takes to reduce the pain. Other home remedies include the application of ice, stretches, and/or over the counter anti-inflammatory medication.

Shoe inserts are often recommended but self diagnosing and choosing drugstore insoles could do more harm than good. Custom Foot Orthotics are available and are fabricated from a mold of your actual foot. Your podiatrist can recommend which type of orthoses will benefit your specific source of heel pain. Please seek treatment if you symptoms persist.

Hammertoe

Hammertoe

A hammertoe is the abnormal bending of one of the joints of any toe except the big toe. The symptoms of hammertoe include pain in the afflicted toe when wearing shoes, possible corns developing on the toe or calluses under the toe or ball of foot.

The pain from hammertoes alone can be very acute by themselves but adding corns and calluses can increase the pain even further. Treating the corns and/or calluses is considered a crucial part of the entire hammertoe treatment. Preventive measures should be taken because even if hammertoe is mild the condition will worsen over time.

Hammertoes usually start out with some degree of flexibility but not seeking treatment can allow the toes to stiffen. Even if the condition is not bothersome when discovered, the absence of treatment will set the stage for corns to eventually develop. And, contrary to common belief, corns never really heal. They can be trimmed and scaled down but they will continue to grow. The point here is simply to note that hammertoes will never reverse themselves. Some method of treatment will eventually be required.

Hammertoes are usually caused by muscle/tendon imbalance. Improper muscle to tendon ration will bend the toe. So the hammertoe is a structural issue and not the result of disease. Because hammertoe is a actual structural problem it is important to understand that improper fitting shoes and hosiery can aggravate the pain and difficulty associated with the condition. Wearing shoes with a tight toe box is never advised. In fact a custom foot orthotic or arch support can offer pain relief and additional support.

Other tips include trimming nails and treating calluses and/or corns. There are a lot of over the counter treatments for corns, calluses, etc. but self diagnosis and treatment is not a good idea if you suspect you are suffering from any serious foot condition. Let a podiatrist due your trimming, cleaning and snipping no matter how minor you may believe it may be.  Even padding corns should be instructed by a health care professional. Your physician will also be able to map out the preventative treatment needed to live comfortably with the condition.

Hammertoe can become serious enough that surgery becomes the best treatment option.  There are several surgical options and methods your foot and ankle surgeon can discuss with you but as with any foot surgery, recovery can be slow and painful. Surgical treatment of hammertoe is common but other remedies will most likely be ruled out before surgery is explored. The most important thing to do if you believe you have a hammertoe is to seek the treatment or advice of a physician. Our feet are far too important to ignore when pain and/or discomfort becomes a part of daily life.

Back Pain

Back Pain

Nealy 80% of Americans suffer from some type of back pain during their lives. Back pain comes in many forms and can be attributed to a myriad of symptoms. Some may be due to muscular, nerve, degenerative, arthritic, or skeletal problems. With back pain being such a general term there are also a great number of treatment methods to help alleviate back pain.

Back Pain can even be associated with maladies of the foot. Pain in the lower back is usually caused by overpronation of the foot or improper posture. Moving about awkwardly during the day and the shock to the foot of walking or standing improperly can contribute to excruciating back pain.

Most back pain caused resulting from foot conditions will be experienced in the lumbar region of the spine. This occurs when the heel strikes the ground and shock waves travel up the legs into the lumbar region. Under normal circumstances this is usually not an issue but if the foot and ankle are for some reason out of alignment this can be a real problem.

For minor back pain due to over exertion over the counter medications might do a good job reducing inflammation and relieving pain. For chronic issues it is a good idea to seek medical advice. A podiatrist may prescribe custom foot orthotics or recommend certain arch supports or insoles.

The idea behind using orthoses to correct back pain is a simple one. Orthotics bring the entire foot in line with the ankle, lower leg, knee, hip and back. Foot orthotics specially designed to reduce shock and absorb impact will cushion each step and keep the shock from traveling up through the legs.

It is not necessary to visit a foot doctor to obtain orthotic devices but be sure to purchase something made from a 3-D mold of your own feet. Drugstore devices cannot provide all the benefits of a true custom fit orthotic and may cause further pain and discomfort.

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