The functional foot orthotic industry is in a confusing state.
There are many marginal foot orthotics being dispensed. The
orthopedic surgeon that says to his patient, “just go get an overthe-counter orthotic, they are as good as custom,” has some
merit but there are issues that go along with this thinking.
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Our definition in making a functional foot orthotic is, “we
support the foot in a position that it functions best.” Patients,
customers, referring physicians, and everyone “in the audience”
will grasp this concept. The foot needs to pronate to provide
natural shock absorption and balance. The proper orthotic will
allow the foot to be functional, meaning the foot will still do
what it needs to do, but nothing more.
Hopefully, we can agree that there is no such thing as a
“universal orthotic” to fit all types of shoes, though orthotics
that work can be transferred to like types of shoes. Patient/
customers who come to my office are requested to bring two
pair of shoes in hopes one pair will be good enough to use.
Those of you with shoe inventory will find this a great time to
sell a new pair. I will always make the orthotics for the most
supportive shoe with a removable insert.
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