MamasHealth.com Home Foot and Leg Conditions Achilles Tendonitis Achilles Tendon Rupture Ankle Sprain Arch Pain Athlete's Foot Blisters Bunion Burning Feet Calluses Charcot Foot Clubfoot Corn Cracked Heels Diabetes Feet Flat Feet Foot Care Tips Foot Warts Fungus Nail Hagland's Deformity Hallus Rigidus Hammer Toe Heel Pain Heel Spurs Ingrown Toenail Mallet Toe Metatarsalgia Morton's Neuroma Morton's Toe Orthotics Pedicure Infections Plantar Fasciitis Sesamoiditis Sever's Disease Shin Splints Swollen Feet Tarsal Tunnel Varicose Veins Links Email Mama Workplace fatalities Foot Massager iJoy Foot Massager Kneading Foot Massager Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What are Orthotics? Orthotics are orthopedic devices designed to treat or adjust various biomechanical foot disorders. Orthotics can be commercially made devices, such as cushioned heel cups or insoles for shoes or custom-tailored devices specifically designed to meet the needs of a particular individual. Why buy Orthotics? Orthotics can help relieve and prevent: Runner's Knee Achilles Tendonitis Shin Splints Heel/Arch Pain Ilio-Tibial Band Syndrome Stress Fractures Plantar Fasciitis How Much do Orthotics Cost? The cost of custom orthotics varies between $375 and $450. The cost of over-the-counter orthotics varies between $10 and $50. Custom Orthotics Custom Orthotics are made by making an impression of the foot called a cast. The impressions in the cast duplicate misalignments in the foot. Specialists in an orthotic laboratory can then correct the misalignments with compensation and stabilization techniques. The finished orthotic is then placed in the patient's shoe and helps keep the foot in proper alignment. Before purchasing custom orthotics, get fitted, try a different pair of shoes and consult a physical therapist or massage therapist. Get fitted A different pair of shoes may help. A person who weighs a lot of has a low arch may need a more stable, motion controlled shoe. A person with a high arch may need a shoe with more cushioning. Alternate shoes Rotate a slightly worn shoe with a new pair Try wearing different shoes for different types of surfaces. Consult a physical therapist or a massage therapist Your pain may be a result of tight or weak muscles instead of structural problems.	Featured Book
	Health Topic: Tummy Tuck Surgery: What No One Tells You Medicare Part D: Everything you need to know Finding time for sex How to choose the best weight loss program Easy flirting tips How to deal with a stubborn husband or boyfriend Surviving a financial crisis Save money in the kitchen Inexpensive health insurance
	Information obtained from MamasHealth.com™ should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner, nor should it be inferred as such. Always check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about a specific condition. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use. Contact us: PO Box 2170, Pasadena, CA 91102-2170 If you want a review of your product featured on MamasHealth.com, let us know. ©2000 - 2008 MamasHealth.com™. All rights reserved