Custom or Prefabricated Orthotic? When Should You Get Each

When should you get a prefabricated orthotic and when should you invest in a custom orthotic? There isn’t a straight answer to this question because there are advantages and disadvantages to both. But in general, we think you should choose the least expensive treatment that gives you 100% of...

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How Much Should Foot Orthotics Cost?

How Much Should Prefabricated and Custom Foot Orthotics Cost? This post is designed to help you understand the different types of foot orthotics that are on the market and provide guidelines for fair pricing for each type. First, it is important to understand the different types of foot orthotics...

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Review of Dr. Scholl’s Custom Fit Arch Supports

Don’t Be Fooled by the Dr. Scholl’s Foot Machine – Buyer Beware” A few years ago, Dr. Scholl’s orchestrated a huge launch of their foot mapping machine. You have likely seen this unit in Fred Meyer, Walmart and other locations. We have had many patients ask us about the Dr....

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Orthotics for Lateral Knee Pain – Seattle Podiatrist

Orthotics for Pain on the Outside of the Knee At our Seattle Foot and Ankle Clinic, we treat many patients who suffer from knee problems with foot orthotics.  Medical literature indicates there are two knee conditions that have been shown to respond relatively well to foot orthotic therapy –...

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