Custom Orthotics Specialist
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Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center
Podiatrist located in Beltsville, MD
If you suffer from foot, leg, or back pain, and it doesn’t improve with rest or activity modification, you may be a candidate for custom orthotics. These 3D-scanned inserts support the unique curvature of your feet, providing lasting relief. At Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center, experienced podiatrist David Deiboldt, DPM, regularly prescribes custom orthotics to relieve pain caused by common conditions like bunions, hammertoes, and flat feet. To make an appointment in Beltsville, Maryland, call the office or click the online booking feature today.
Custom Orthotics Q & A
What are custom orthotics?
Custom orthotics are prescription medical devices that you wear with your shoes. They function to correct biomechanical issues that affect how you stand, walk, or exercise. If you regularly experience foot, ankle, back, or leg pain, and it affects your daily routine, custom orthotics may be able to improve your quality of life.
After an in-office exam and a discussion of your symptoms, your provider at Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center can develop a treatment plan to help you feel better.
What conditions can benefit from custom orthotics?
Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center use custom orthotics to treat various foot and ankle-related conditions, including:
- Back pain
- Arthritis
- Flat feet
- Hammertoes
- Heel spurs
- Bunions
- High arches
- Tendonitis
- Leg pain
You might also benefit from custom orthotics if your job requires you to spend most of your time on your feet.
What are the types of custom orthotics?
Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center offers several types of custom orthotics, including:
Rigid or “functional” orthotics
Rigid orthotics are made from tough, inflexible materials like plastic and carbon fiber. They’re designed for wear inside close-toed shoes and help relieve aches and pains that affect your thighs, legs, or lower back.
Soft or “accommodative” orthotics
Soft orthotics feature padded, cushion-like materials. They take pressure off sore spots, like diabetic ulcers or other slow-healing wounds. Since soft orthotics are bulkier than rigid orthotics, they’re often worn with prescription shoes.
What is the process for getting custom orthotics?
At Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center, getting custom orthotics takes two visits.
First custom orthotics visit
If your provider at Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center determines that you’re a candidate for orthotics, they take 3D scans of your feet with a state-of-the-art scanner. Then, they send your scans to a podiatry lab that manufactures a set of custom inserts.
Second custom orthotics visit
A week or two later, when the lab finishes your custom orthotics, you return to Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center. At your second appointment, you try the orthotics on, and your provider makes adjustments as necessary.
Custom orthotics won’t last forever, but they often last several years and sometimes longer if you take good care of them. If your orthotics start wearing down or your symptoms recur, contact your provider immediately.
To see if you can benefit from custom orthotics, make an appointment at Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center by calling the office or clicking the online booking feature today.
