Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland fits patients with custom orthotics in Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD. Foot orthotics are helpful to relieve pain, correct posture, and more. Read about our orthotics and contact us today for a customized pair.
What Are Orthotics?
Orthotics are inserts worn inside shoes to provide extra support. They can be soft, semi-rigid, or rigid. The right type of orthotic for you will depend on where your feet need cushioning and where they need rigid support.
You can buy generic shoe inserts over the counter, but custom-made orthotics from your podiatrist are worth the investment. To fit you with orthotics, your podiatrist measures your feet and analyzes your gait pattern to customize orthotics for your needs.
How Do Orthotics Improve Foot and Ankle Health?
Investing in orthotics is an easy way to help protect your feet and keep them healthy. Wearing orthotics consistently helps align the bones in your foot and ankle as you walk. This can relieve pain and help correct a gait issue like overpronation, or rolling the feet as you walk.
Even if you don't have a foot ailment or gait issue, orthotics provide extra comfort for your everyday activities. Having the right support for your feet gives you more stability, more shock absorption, and improves your biomechanics. We often recommend orthotics for patients who work long days on their feet, but anyone can benefit from the added comfort and support of orthotics.
Some orthotics are even specific to sports and activities you participate in to help optimize your performance and prevent injury. Talk to your podiatrist about your favorite activities and which orthotics could help you avoid injury. Follow your podiatrist's instructions for cleaning and maintaining your orthotics.
Get Orthotics Now
When you need orthotics in Silver Spring, MD, come to Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland in Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD. Contact us to make an appointment today:
- Silver Spring, MD, at (301) 439-0300
- Kensington, MD, at (301) 942-8110
- Camp Springs, MD, at (301) 868-7670
- Olney, MD, at (301) 924-5044
- Laurel, MD, at (301) 317-6800
- Maple Lawn, MD, at (301) 317-6800