What the $499 includes
- Gait analysis. Dr. Rashid watches how you stand and walk to see how your feet move and where the load goes.
- Foot exam. Foot structure, arch height, joint motion, alignment, and any areas of pain or pressure.
- Casting. An impression of both feet, used with the exam findings to make your orthotics.
- Dispensing. When your orthotics arrive, you return to have them checked in your shoes and fitted.
Who asks about custom orthotics
People often come in about orthotics for:
- Flat feet, high arches, or feet that roll in (overpronation)
- Heel and arch pain, including plantar fasciitis
- Foot fatigue from long shifts standing on hard floors
- Running and walking
- Store-bought insoles that haven't helped
Custom orthotics or over-the-counter insoles?
Over-the-counter insoles are a reasonable place to start for many people, and they're available at PodiatryMarket.com. Custom orthotics are different: they're prescribed after an exam and made from a cast of your own feet. The visit is where you find out which one fits your situation. See custom orthotics vs. insoles.
How it works
- Evaluation and casting. Gait analysis, exam, and casting in one visit.
- Fabrication. Your orthotics are made to the prescription.
- Dispensing. A return visit to fit them and go over how to break them in.
What to bring
The shoes you wear most, plus any insoles or orthotics you already use.