Custom Orthotics in Louisville, KY
The Benefits of Wearing Custom-Made Orthotics
We aim to help our patients achieve the highest quality of living possible. Dr. Chirag Patel and Dr. Scott Hudzinski at New Horizons Foot and Ankle Associates in Louisville, KY, are here to explain custom orthotics.
The Purpose and Benefits of Custom-Made Orthotics
Our podiatrists are highly-trained in biomechanics, allowing them to understand the way your foot and ankle work in relation to the rest of your body. This level of training and understanding can often prevent the need for surgery or other expensive treatments. We pride ourselves on getting patients back on their feet, pain-free and quickly, using biomechanical analysis to get you in the right orthotics. If you have been told the only way to fix your pain is through surgery or injections, call our Podiatrist in Louisville, KY today and see if Custom Orthotics are right for you.
Common Conditions Helped by Custom Orthotics
Dr. Patel and Dr. Hudzinski at New Horizons Foot and Ankle Associates in Louisville, KY may recommend Orthotics to:
- Help to relieve pain and discomfort
- Preserve bone and joint integrity
- Preserves normal function of the feet and ankles
- Enhances athletic abilities
- Answers the need for correcting minor foot, ankle, leg, and back problems/pain
- Relieves bursitis
- Supports discomfort from flat feet/high arches
- Relieves heel spurs
What to Expect While Using Custom Orthotics
It is normal to sometimes feel a twitch of discomfort in your feet or ankles, which usually signifies being on your feet too much without resting them. Athletes frequently complain of foot and ankle pain because they put their feet and ankles through grueling workouts. You must pay attention to how your feet and ankles respond to everyday use.
Sometimes, over-the-counter orthotics work, but they are not likely to be as custom-made as you would like, and the materials are usually low-grade. Our patients find that these generic orthotics may help initially, but they need to support the underlying problems and fail.
When you invest hard-earned money in generic orthotics, you do not get the treatment you need, like discovering the problem through doctor-ordered X-rays or MRIs. These tests rule out bone and tissue injuries and can tell the doctor what treatment plan you need and what orthotics are best.
Furthermore, our doctors are highly skilled and trained in advanced biomechanics of the foot, ankle, and leg relationship. This enables a much deeper and personalized evaluation and treatment protocol to resolve underlying issues that are not easily assessed by other providers. Did we mention that our doctors are the Official Podiatrist of the Louisville Marathon? We are the experts in keeping you on your feet, pain-free!
Orthotics are custom-made inserts for your unique foot structure that slip into your shoes. Athletes are especially encouraged to see a foot and ankle doctor for custom-made orthotic inserts as our orthotic experts can fine tune your orthotics to accommodate your feet according to your sport. We can also do this for hobbies, such as golf, hiking, or even walking.
From Our Podiatrist
Orthotics are also used as a preventative measure to help prevent injury, and oftentimes prevent the need for surgery or more invasive treatments. People of all ages, including all athletes, benefit from orthotics to help you live life to its fullest so that you can continue to enjoy what you love doing. We are nationally recognized for our success in healing patients through biomechanical corrections using custom orthotics. Let us get you back to what you love doing, pain-free!
Dr. C. Patel, Physician Associate, Surgical Associate
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
The More You Are on Your Feet, the Higher the Risk for Foot and Ankle Injury, as Seen in Athletes
There is no need to suffer daily from foot and ankle pain when we have options such as orthotics to help you overcome your condition.
