Orthotics are health care products custom designed to provide support and correct abnormalities that occur in the body due to poor foot biomechanics. A foot orthotic is a device that can be discretely inserted into the shoe to support, align, prevent and/or accommodate foot abnormalities and improve how the foot functions.Used in conjunction with appropriate footwear.
A foot orthotic can be effective in helping to treat a number of foot and lower limb problems including:
- Heel pain
- Arch pain
- Forefoot pain
Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints
- Knee pain