Leaders in Effective Treatment Using Orthotics
The Foot & Ankle Center of Washington is the premier center for foot
orthotic therapy in the Seattle area and Northwest United States. We
specialize in custom foot orthotics and biomechanical and gait
evaluation and have become the primary referral center for orthotic
therapy in the greater Seattle area.
Why We are Your Best Choice for Custom Orthotics
You have many choices of where to get custom orthotics. When you
choose the Foot and Ankle Center you will likely achieve much better
relief of symptoms and more comfortable orthotics than at other
clinics. Read more to learn why your orthotics will work better if
made by Dr. Hale or Dr. Huppin.
For an evaluation, call today for an appointment in our convenient
Seattle office.
What are Custom Orthotics?
Custom foot orthotics are prescription medical devices made from
non-weight bearing molds of your feet. They are designed to control
alignment and function of the foot in order to treat or prevent
injury-causing motions such as pronation (rolling-in) and supination
(rolling-out). They also act to make activities such as running,
walking – even standing – more efficient. Finally, they can act to
redistribute pressure on the bottom of the foot to relieve pain from
excessive pressure or calluses.
How do Custom Foot Orthotics work?
Most foot pain is the result of a faulty relationship between the
bones and muscles of the foot. Even the slightest misalignment can
result in significant discomfort. This abnormal function can result
in problems such as bunions, hammer toes, arch and heel pain, corns,
knee pain ... even back pain.
The function of custom orthotics is much more than an arch support.
Orthotics realign the structures of the foot and leg to prevent bone
mal-alignment as well as muscle, tendon, and ligament fatigue. They
are often used after surgery to help stop the recurrence of foot
deformities.
As your foot rests on the orthotic it is gently and consistently
directed into the correct position for walking, running, and
standing.
Because your foot is now functioning properly, the pain of muscle
strain and pressure points is relieved, and the progression of
deformities is stopped or slowed.
Production of Custom Orthotics
Proper production of custom orthotics is an exacting process and
determines whether or not you receive quality devices that will best
treat your condition. As with everything, there are well-made
orthotics and poorly-made orthotics. The ability of an orthotic
device to eliminate your pain is dependent on the quality of the
orthotics. The quality of the orthotics is dependent on three
primary steps:
1. The cast of your feet
2. The prescription the doctor writes (based on the examination and
the doctors knowledge and experience
3. The work of the orthotic lab in producing your orthotics.
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