Shoe Modifications
Shoes can be modified in various ways to treat foot problems,
increase comfort, improve fit and make them easier to wear. If we find
that you would benefit from shoe modifications, we will explain the
suggested modification to you and then write a prescription. You will
take your shoes to a pedorthist to have the prescription filled.
Some shoe modifications that we commonly prescribe include:
- Stretching to decrease pressure on various parts of the feet
- Lifts to compensate for a short leg
- Rocker soles to decrease pain under the ball of the foot
- Replace laces with Velcro closures to make it easier to close
the shoe
- Buttresses and flares to increase shoe stability
- Modifications to make it easier to place ankle-foot orthoses in
shoes
If you are coming in for an appointment, be sure to bring shoes that
you commonly wear. To make an appointment in our convenient Seattle
office, call today.
All pages on this website © 2005-2010
Douglas Hale, DPM & Lawrence Huppin, DPM
Foot and Ankle Center of Washington, Seattle
The material provided on this web site is for informative purposes only.
If you need specific medical advice, please contact the office for an appointment.
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