Orthotics in

It is extremely common in contact sports like football, rugby, basketball and hockey, for players to sustain injuries to the foot, ankle or leg. But these injuries are also frequently seen in runners, walkers, tennis players and dancers. So, how can you minimise the chance of them occurring? By wearing custom orthotic insoles, which will not only prevent but also treat these injuries should the worst happen? As an example, a tennis player can easily injure his or her ankle or foot by slipping and falling. But when orthotic insoles are worn, the foot is properly supported which in turn prevents the ankle or foot from twisting or collapsing inwards. This greatly reduces the risk of injury and in addition it allows the foot to heal much more quickly.

Foot conditions are very common in patients with diabetes, but orthotic shoe inserts can prevent them. An arch support, for example, will aid in supporting the body and so prevent deformities of the foot. Orthotics are also capable of relieving the pain associated with diabetic foot problems by supporting the joints and muscles.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries are one of the most prevalent injuries of the knee, and they involve a sprain or tear. They frequently occur in contact sports, but with the appropriate foot care and wearing of custom orthotics, they can be prevented. 

The first day, start with two hours of exercising the foot on a device. For each day of exercise, the time on the device will be increased by one hour. Each individual and foot is unique. Foot arches, legs, knees, and hips need to be broken in different ways. We also recommend the amount of time needed for each type of foot problem. You should be able to feel some soreness and mild discomfort specifically around the foot arch, leg, knee, or hip. It may take a couple of weeks for the pain to disappear completely.

You should schedule a review appointment to be seen in about 2 weeks. At that time, you may be wearing your orthotic devices comfortably for 8 or more hours per day. It is possible that your orthotics device may require some small adjustments to improve its function or make them more comfortable.

Once you have successfully completed the break-in process, wear the device as much time as you can during the day. Ideally, this would be around 80% of the time. You should also wear the device during your regular work activities, and only then should you start doing higher impact activities such as running and other sports.

Clean your orthotics with soap and cool water on a damp cloth. Never use warm or hot water on the orthosis, as this may distort the devices. Avoid submerging the devices in water. To avoid orthotics squeaking sprinkle a small amount of talcum powder in your shoes this will eliminate the friction that causes the squeak.