Orthotics could help you if you are struggling with pain or discomfort in your feet, legs, or lower back. Orthotics, also called orthoses, are custom inserts placed inside the shoes to provide better arch support, cushioning, and stability. Custom orthotics are available through a podiatrist who can recommend the right type of orthotics for you. At the Foot and Ankle Wellness Center, Dr. Leonard Vekkos is your podiatrist for custom orthotics in Woodridge, IL.
How Custom Orthotics Help
The custom orthotics available at the Foot and Ankle Wellness Center are made specifically for your feet so they can better address your needs and provide more stability and support than over-the-counter shoe inserts. Custom orthotics help in several ways by addressing a wide range of problems and concerns. Some of the ways custom orthotics help include:
- Providing cushioning for the feet
- Reducing foot and ankle strain
- Alleviating pain and discomfort
- Providing more arch support
- Correcting foot positioning
- Improving foot stability
- Improving balance
Types of Custom Orthotics
Several types of custom orthotics are available at the Foot and Ankle Wellness Center. Dr. Vekkos can recommend the appropriate type of custom orthotic to address your needs. Types of custom orthotics include:
- Rigid Orthotics — Helps patients with lower back or leg pain caused by an irregular step by correcting foot positioning and alignment, which alleviates lower back and leg pain.
- Semi-Rigid Orthotics — Helps patients or athletes with flat feet by correcting foot positioning and alignment, which provides stability and improves balance.
- Soft Orthotics — Helps patients with diabetes-related foot problems, arthritis in the feet and ankles, or foot deformities by providing cushioning, support, shock absorption, and alleviating pressure on the balls of the feet.
Custom orthotics could help you in several ways, from providing increased support and stability to alleviating foot, leg, or lower back pain. For custom orthotics in Woodridge, schedule a consultation with Dr. Vekkos by calling the Foot and Ankle Wellness Center at (630) 852-8522.