Appreciate Your Gait with Custom Orthotics
Whether you’re taking the 10,000 steps your smartwatch demands or not, your daily steps are more intricate than you think, and without biomechanical support, you might discover that the hard way. The Foot and Ankle Center of Maryland specializes in both foot problem prevention and surgical intervention, so we know just how crucial biomechanical support can be!
For this post, we want to delve into the details concerning one of our favorite topics: Custom orthotics. These invaluable inserts can manage, treat, or prevent all kinds of problems, yet we find that many of our patients are unaware of their benefits.
We’re going to break down how gait analysis allows us to create the perfect device for supporting your feet, and along the way, we’ll let you know which complications orthotics treat best.
Custom Orthotics Make Happy Feet
Custom orthotics are crafted insoles designed to match the unique contours of your feet.
This tailored approach provides targeted support where it's needed most, addressing biomechanical irregularities and optimizing the foot's alignment.
By enhancing stability and redistributing pressure, custom orthotics mitigate stress on joints, tendons, and ligaments, preventing issues like plantar fasciitis or bunions.
Gait Analysis: Decoding Your Unique Stride
Understanding how you walk is fundamental to preventing foot health problems.
Gait analysis involves a thorough examination of your walking pattern, identifying any abnormalities or imbalances in your stride.
This invaluable insight informs the creation of custom orthotics, ensuring they are precisely calibrated to address your specific gait dynamics.
By correcting imbalances and optimizing your walking mechanics, gait analysis plays a pivotal role in preventing issues like shin splints, stress fractures, and Achilles tendinitis.
Better Biomechanics = Problems Solved
In addition to preventing issues in the first place, orthotics can be used to treat the majority of problems we see with our patients.
Corns, calluses, hammertoes, flat feet, and diabetes-related conditions are just a few of the usual suspects that custom orthotics can put to rest!
If you’re interested in learning more or having gait analytics performed for your feet, contact the office of Dr. Ross Cohen of The Foot & Ankle Center of Maryland in Glen Burnie, Maryland, at (410) 761-3501 to schedule an appointment. See what 25 years of experience plus the latest in advanced medical technology can do for you!