Orthotics

By Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager

Orthotics

Orthotics are comfortable custom-fit inserts for your running or walking shoes. These inserts are used to help correct biomechanical issues that may cause lower extremity pain or dysfunction. These are especially helpful in easing pain in the feet, ankles, shins, knees, hips and the lower back.  These inserts can certainly take the stress off of the foot, ankle and other lower body structures.

Your Visit will Take 30 minutes and Includes the Following:

• Gait analysis.
• Flexibility screening.
• Casting of both feet.
• Examination of current running shoes.
• Home exercise program (if required).
• Suggestions for proper running shoes.

Cost of Orthotics Service

We offer this professional customized service for only $200. Orders for additional pairs of orthotics are available as well.

Also, for more information on the benefit of orthotics or to make an appointment, go to joionline.net.  Orthotics are excellent to help you with a variety of issues:

Heel spurs, Plantar Fasciitis, Arch pain, Flat feet, bunions, heel pain, shin splints, ankle instability, metatarsalgia and other conditions of the knee, hip and back.

Orthotics in Sports

Orthotics can be so helpful in so many sports.  In Florida they are so important for tennis athletes who play on clay surfaces.  The tennis shoe for clay is flat to not tear up the tennis courts.  Custom inserts can certainly help prevent plantar fasciitis which is very common in tennis.  Orthotics are also very important with runners.  There are so many different types of arches, and your foot biomechanics are so important as you run.  A good foot support can decrease the stress that you place on the foot and lower body with runners.  We have seen excellent outcomes with runners and with athletes of many sports.  It is certainly worth your investment!

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