Custom Orthotics
PRESCRIPTION SUPPORT FOR YOUR FEET
Foot orthotics are different from the inserts you buy at a store. They are prescribed and custom-designed by a podiatrist to provide specific support, alignment, and cushioning for your feet.
Think of custom orthotics as a scaffolding system for the structure of your foot. Just as rebar strengthens concrete, orthotics help support the architecture of your feet so they can properly support the ankles, knees, hips, and even your back.
What Makes Custom Orthotics Different?
Unlike over-the-counter inserts, custom orthotics are:
Custom-molded from your feet
Designed for your specific biomechanics
Prescribed to treat a particular condition
They can be created in many different:
Shapes
Materials
Support levels
Cushioning designs
The goal is simple: match the device to your foot and your condition.
Because they are molded specifically to your foot, custom orthotics provide support exactly where your body needs it.
Conditions Custom Orthotics Can Help Treat
Our most frequently prescribed orthotics help treat:
Bursitis
Diabetic foot ulcer
By improving foot alignment and redistributing pressure, orthotics can reduce pain and improve function. Think of a tendon like a rope running through a pulley system. When the rope runs through the pulley in the correct position, the system works smoothly and efficiently. But if the rope is slightly off its natural path, it begins to rub, create friction, and eventually wear down.
Over time, that extra stress can lead to tendonitis, but this is where custom orthotics come in. They restore alignment!
Custom-molded from your feet
Designed for your specific biomechanics
Prescribed to treat a particular condition
They can be created in many different:
Shapes
Materials
Support levels
Cushioning designs
The goal is simple: match the device to your foot and your condition.
Because they are molded specifically to your foot, custom orthotics provide support exactly where your body needs it.
Do Custom Orthotics Really Work?
There have been numerous research studies showing that podiatrist-prescribed orthotics can:
Decrease foot pain
Improve walking and activity levels
Reduce mechanical stress on joints
Because the feet form the foundation of the body, improving their alignment can have benefits that extend well beyond the foot itself.
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Think of custom orthotics like rebar inside concrete — they reinforce the foundation. Your feet carry your entire body weight all day long, and with 33 joints in each foot, proper support matters. Custom orthotics are designed specifically for your mechanics, helping support alignment, reduce strain, and improve function from the ground up.
— DR. CATE STARK
Custom Orthotics vs Store-Bought Inserts
Store-bought inserts can sometimes provide general cushioning. However, they are designed to fit a wide range of people, not your specific foot.
Custom orthotics are:
Individually molded
Biomechanically designed
Built to treat a medical condition
They typically cost more than retail inserts, but many patients find the improvement in comfort and function well worth the investment.
Support Custom-Made for You
Your feet carry you through every part of life. Proper support can make a significant difference in comfort, mobility, and long-term joint health.
Custom orthotics are crafted specifically for you, and no one else.
