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How often should orthotics be replaced
A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Libby Putnamanswered
Podiatry 14 years experience
Shoes are like cars.: There are makes and models: if a certain shoe doesn't work for you, don't think the whole brand is bad. You might have been trying on an "suv" when re... Read More
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Dr. Thomas Inwoodanswered
Podiatry 37 years experience
Shoes: There are many shoe brands out there and no one is the best. Usually the best type of shoe to use with orthotics is an athletic type of shoe or walki... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gary Kugleranswered
Podiatry 33 years experience
About every 2 years: Many in my field would recommend replacing orthoses about every two years as often the foot structure changes and there will be some wear and tear on... Read More
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769 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Tepperanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience
Support: An orthotic may properly support your arch which can be helpful if you are having pain. The orthotic may also improve the biomechanics of your lower ... Read More
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
A couple: Orthotics will support the arch and take pressure off the muscles and tendons of the foot.
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Dr. Darrell Latvaanswered
Podiatry 44 years experience
High arches: High arched feet are poor shock absorbers. Orthoses may help with that, making you feel better.
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500 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Trettinanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience
Braces/ inserts: Orthotics for an ors is a broad term that describes braces, inserts etc... For example, a patient w/ a foot drop secondary to a nerve injury may do be... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Many places: Orthotics are often made by podiatrists, chiropractors, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons.
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Newmananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
See a professional: Custom made foot supports are fabricated to models of your feet, and incorporate corrections for abnormalities in the foot structure and/or function.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brandon Macyanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
If given for : The right reasons and if made properly, they can be very effective at stabilizing feet and reducing pain. Depending on the condition, they are an imp... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lorry Melnickanswered
Podiatry 47 years experience
Custom orthotics: Custom orthotics ususlly work best. A podiatrist can do a exam and determine you prescription and what type of custom orthotics would best fit your ne... Read More
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5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Bromsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 36 years experience
Depends: First, we don't know whether you actually need orthotic devices or not, . In my experience, many people who are prescribed orthoses either don't need... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Not uncommon: Your doctor should of spoken to you about breaking them in. I normally recommend an hour the first day and doubling the allotted time each successive ... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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