What is Pedorthics?
Pedorthics is the treatment of the problematic and often painful conditions of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities using custom-fabricated orthotics and footwear for recovery and improvement. Traditional Pedorthists solely construct orthotics in a lab, not meeting with the person for whom they are creating the orthotic. Foot Rx Running offers a more holistic approach, with a unique combination of Pedorthic support along with foot strengthening and training.
Our Pedorthists invite you to come in for an appointment to have your feet, your walking patterns, and your current footwear evaluated. They will explain their diagnosis and recommendations, helping you find healthy footwear and giving you the tools to recover and strengthen your feet. If needed, they will fabricate custom orthotics for you in our onsite lab. They will also coordinate with your other care providers to ensure the best possible outcome. This is a long-term, healthy solution allowing you to less likely be dependent on orthotics for the rest of your life.
When we find that orthotics are necessary for treatment, we ensure that you can give your feedback on how the orthotic feels during your appointment so the proper adjustments can be made. Your feedback is essential to making the most comfortable and effective custom orthotic for you.
Finally, if you are not presently in pain, our Pedorthists can still help guide you with exercises and the proper footwear to strengthen your feet in order to help prevent any ailments down the road, enabling you to continue to be active and pain free for as long as possible. Strong feet are an essential element in maintaining healthy knees and a healthy back as well.