Who Should Make My Orthotics?

Orthotics or Shoe Inserts

In a previous blog post on custom orthotics, I discussed the importance of having your orthotics (shoe inserts) custom fitted for your feet by a professional pedorthist. Look for a pedorthist who is certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics.

An ABC-certified pedorthist has met rigorous educational requirements and completed a minimum of 1,000 hours of pedorthic patient care. They must also pass an intense examination, testing their knowledge of pedorthic assessment, implementation, practice management, ethics and professionalism.

By choosing an ABC-certified pedorthist, you ensure that your pedorthist is knowledgeable and experienced — and that's important when you consider how much time you'll spend standing and walking on the custom inserts they provide for you.

Choose your orthotics provider carefully. There are many types of places offering orthotics these days, ranging from drug stores and kiosks to podiatry clinics. We are fortunate at The Foot & Ankle Center to have one of the few ABC-certified pedorthists in the area right here in our clinic.

If you need to be fitted with custom orthotics to improve the functionality of your feet as you stand, walk or play sports, or if you have a foot injury or deformity, difficult-to-fit feet or a medical condition such as diabetes, we encourage you to make an appointment — and see what a difference professional, custom-fit orthotics can make in the quality of your life.

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