Orthotics

Live Comfortably with Custom Orthotics!

Ready to Make Life Easier? Try Custom Orthotics! We work in conjunction with local hospitals to give you the treatment you deserve. Custom orthotics can make daily tasks much more comfortable and easier to achieve.

Do you experience sore feet? Did you know that as you age, your feet will often change? Changes in the shape of your feet, the support of your ligaments, and complications from previous injuries, can all cause strain and pain. 

Ready to get started? We work in conjunction with local hospitals to ensure you are taken care of. Contact Victory Therapy & Wellness today to learn how our partnership with local hospitals and customized orthotics can benefit you. 

What do custom orthotics do?

Custom orthotics are devices that are individually created to uniquely fit your feet.  They resemble insoles but are specifically crafted and made of materials that will last longer than prefabricated orthotics. 

There are generally three types of custom orthotics, including:

• Therapeutic. If the shape of your feet is irregular, these types of orthotics can assist heel support, forward movement, and general stability.
• Functional. These will help your feet to move in a more desirable way or bear weight in a way that will help you move and walk better.
• Accommodative. These are created to help you relieve the stress on joints that is often caused by conditions such as arthritis.

Although custom orthotics are more expensive than off-the-shelf devices, they last much longer and provide more support or correction. Orthotic inserts will improve how your feet and lower legs feel and function. 

So, what’s causing my aches and pains?

Problems with your feet can be caused by several conditions directly related to the feet. General ailments and diseases that affect the body as a whole can also lead to foot pain. 

The following are several examples of conditions or diseases that can be the cause of foot pain. These conditions can all be treated with physical therapy:

Metatarsalgia

This is a painful disorder that affects the joints and bones along the ball of the foot. This condition is often caused by ill-fitting footwear or restrictive footwear. Orthotics are usually recommended to help reduce pain caused by metatarsalgia. 

Diabetes

Diabetes can lead to foot problems because of restricted blood flow and nerve damage. When nerves are damaged through diabetes this is referred to as neuropathy. When the muscles in the foot no longer function together properly this can cause unequal pressure on the foot. Unequal pressure can result in sores, infections, and even amputation in extreme cases. Proper footwear can help prevent foot problems related to diabetes.

Plantar Fasciitis

This is a painful condition along the sole of the foot; and in particular, the area that connects the heel bone to the toes. This is due to thick tissues along the bottom of the feet becoming tightened or inflamed. Pain can occur in the heel or the arch of the foot. It can be caused by obesity, age, and standing for long periods of time on your feet.

Heel Spurs

This is a bony protrusion on the heel that is usually made of some sort of calcium build-up. While the actual spurs are not painful they can poke the tissues in the heel and potentially cause severe pain. Many of the same risk factors that cause plantar fasciitis can also cause heel spurs.

Arthritis

Arthritis is a debilitating joint disease that can affect the joints throughout the foot. Stiffness and swelling in the joints can eventually lead to permanent damage. This can affect the way you stand or walk.

Other potentially treatable conditions include patellofemoral knee pain, shin splints, achilles tendonitis, and bunions, as well as numerous systemic pathologies that (like diabetes) affect the function of the lower limbs. 

Physical therapy services can provide treatment to relieve pain and improve whatever condition you’re suffering from.

Find relief for your aching feet today!

Contact Victory Therapy & Wellness today at Swainsboro, Modoc, Vidalia & Dublin, GA to learn how our partnership with local hospitals and customized orthotics can benefit you. We will have you feeling your absolute best and light on your feet!