{"id":345,"date":"2021-07-15T10:01:36","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T22:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitdoctor.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=345"},"modified":"2022-10-29T07:36:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T18:36:11","slug":"5-keys-to-getting-the-best-custom-foot-orthotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitdoctor.co.nz\/5-keys-to-getting-the-best-custom-foot-orthotics\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Keys to getting the Best Custom Foot Orthotics"},"content":{"rendered":"
The best custom orthotics<\/a> are made to your individual needs and uniquely for each foot. As such, standard \u201cover the counter (OTC)\u201d products are, by definition, not custom. They are simple arch supports that are not modified to a specific prescription for your foot function. Custom foot orthotics prescribed by a qualified professional<\/a> are the best option for the provision of custom foot orthotics. Dr. Cherye<\/a> Roche, The Gait Doctor, is a great choice for these products and service. As a qualified Doctor of Chiropractic, with a special interest, and over 20 years of experience<\/a>, she can fully appreciate how your foot function will not only influence your feet, but will also impact you ankles, knees, hips, pelvis and spine. Foot function and overall body function are intimately linked. Expertise in the biomechecanics of this relationship is key to getting the right custom orthotics<\/a> with the right prescription \u2013 and, the right follow up treatment as your body adapts to the new orthotics, and those niggling, recurring injuries heal. This process will also help to prevent those muscle and joint problems<\/a> from returning.<\/p>\n There is a wide variety of \u201corthotics\u201d available on the market, both OTC in pharmacies \/ shoe shops, or from healthcare practitioners. At one end of the range there are simple foam inserts, that can be purchased in a packet, which will give a bit of arch support and a bit of shock absorbancy, for under $100. At the top end of the range are very sophisticated Thermoplast \/ flexible \/ 100% rebound plastics, with comfortable top covers, prescribed to be modified in the heel, arch, and forefoot to control foot motion to optimize function, while providing great comfort, for between $300-$800+. Dr. Cherye Roche, The Gait Doctor uses these custom Thermoplast \/ flexible \/ 100% rebound plastics orthotics from THE ORTHOTIC GROUP, a Canadian company with 30+ years of experience in providing high quality custom foot orthotics to practitioners world wide. Choosing cheap, less durable, less sophisticated materials can cost you time, money and pain. So, choose wisely and get expert advice.<\/p>\n2) CHOOSE CUSTOM ORTHOTICS MADE FROM THE RIGHT MATERIALS<\/h2>\n