Podiatrist Recommended OTC Runners Footbed
Running often places severe force on the feet and legs. If you have
abnormal biomechanics, then injury can easily occur. Many runners
benefit from biomechanical evaluation and the use of custom or
prefabricated foot orthoses to normalize foot function and help prevent
injury.
If you are in the Seattle area, make an
appointment for a runner’s evaluation in our clinic. If you are
outside of the Seattle area, we have a recommendation on the best
prefabricated orthotic we have found for runners. Prefabricated
orthotics are not nearly as effective as correctly made custom devices,
but these are the best over-the-counter arch supports we have found.
Our recommendation for an OTC footbed for runners is the
PowerStep Medical Grade Orthotic. This Powerstep footbed has all
of the arch support features we recommend to our running patients ,
including:
Purchase PowerStep Medical Grade Orthotic - $65
We have recommended this running footbed to many patients with very good
success. These are the next best thing to a custom orthotic.
For a somewhat less expensive arch support, and a little less
controlling, Powerstep also makes PowerStep Full Length Insole. It is a
more flexible and thus less stable than our top ranking Medical Grade
Orthotic. It is, however, the best runners prefabricated orthotic choice
in the $30 range.
Purchase PowerStep Full Length Insoles - $32.95
Click here for information on running.
Make your appointment today to be
evaluated for running orthotics at the Foot & Ankle Center of
Washington.
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