I have achilles tendonitis, do i need orthotics?

Maybe: Achilles tendinitis has many causes. If the tendon is inflammed, potential activity modification, icing, anti-inflammatory medication, stretching, and shoe inserts may be helpful.

Yes: Orthotics can be helpful especially in repeated cases of achilles tendonitis.

Yes: Orthotics correct the foot pronation leading to achilles tendinitis.

Achilles tendinitis: That is one of the recommended methods of treatment.

Orthotics can help : Achilles tendinitis can be helped with orthotics. I usually start my patients off with an otc insole and ultimately progress into custom orthotics. Best otc insoles are powerstep, spenco, and superfeet.