Welcome to Jaws Podiatry, your trusted destination for comprehensive foot care and custom orthotics.
We specialize in providing tailored solutions to alleviate foot pain and discomfort, and one of our key services is the provision of orthotics.
Custom orthotics are specially designed shoe inserts that are uniquely crafted to address individual foot conditions and imbalances.
Our team of experienced podiatrists employs advanced technology and in-depth knowledge to create custom orthotics that offer optimal support, correct alignment, and enhance overall foot function.
Whether you’re seeking relief from plantar fasciitis, flat feet, or other foot-related issues, read on to learn more about our custom orthotic solutions and how they are designed to provide personalized comfort and promote your foot health.
A Brief Introduction To Orthotics
Many painful foot and ankle problems are caused or made worse by the biomechanics of the way we walk.
From bunions to heel spurs, our strides and how we bear the weight of our bodies can play a huge role in our foot health.
That is why correcting or altering how we use our feet through the use of orthotics often provides patients with long-term relief from foot problems and can help return the spring to their step.
The Difference Between Orthotics And Custom Orthotics
Orthotics are molded inserts that are placed inside shoes to alter the way we walk, correct minor deformities, or keep joints appropriately aligned.
You can purchase one-size-fits-most orthotic inserts at any drug store, but these store-bought inserts are not designed to address the specific problem you are experiencing and may not fit in a way that can effectively address the issue.
Custom orthotics, on the other hand, are specially formed to fit the shape and contours of your feet – your arches in particular – and are designed to provide optimal effectiveness for your specific foot or ankle problem.
A scanner is most often used to obtain a precise image of your feet, and the orthotics are then molded accordingly.
Most corrective custom orthotics are made of a rigid or semi-rigid polymer shell covered with soft material.
They are designed to fit inside shoes and can be trimmed by the toes if they are too long without impacting their functioning.
What Conditions Are They Used To Treat?
Custom orthotics are often used to treat the following conditions that can’t be fully resolved with over-the-counter inserts:
- Heel spurs
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Diabetic nerve pain
- Hammertoes
- Bunions/calluses/corns
- Arch pains
- Sciatica
- Shin splints
- Arthritis
6 Reasons To Consider using Custom Orthotics
If you are considering orthotics as an option for treating your foot or ankle problems, here are six reasons you should consider custom orthotics over the store-bought kind:
- More comfortable
- More effective pain reduction
- Greater foot support
- Better athletic performance
- Superior relief from issues caused by collapsed or high arches
- More durable and longer-lasting than over-the-counter inserts
Call JAWS podiatry Today to Schedule an Appointment
At JAWS podiatry (in Hollywood, Florida), we use cutting-edge technology to design and craft personalized orthotics that are thoroughly tested for flexibility, comfort and functionality.
Our top-quality orthotics are just one of the ways we help people locally, nationally and beyond with foot and ankle problems.
If you’d like to learn more about custom orthotics or the other innovative and effective treatments we provide, please call JAWS Podiatry today at (954) 922-7333 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
Watch below as Dr. Abraham Wagner assists a young girl with custom orthotics.
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