suilupero: Choosing The Correct Orthotic

In today's marketplace there are a wide variety of orthotic arch supports
available for consumers to choose from. Although they all claim to offer
relief from the discomfort and pain caused by a misaligned or imbalanced
foot, it is important to make sure the correct orthotic arch support is
selected for your particular foot shape and particular foot ailment.

Buying the wrong orthotic arch support insole might actually cause more
harm than good. So, how do you choose the correct orthotic arch supports?
In most cases, the fit and comfort of the orthotic - basically, how it
feels - is usually the best test. However, consumers should consider that
it is normal in some cases for a "break-in" period to allow for the foot
to get used to the new positioning resulting from the use of the orthotic
arch supports

This can sometimes be a trial-and-error process, but ultimately it is
important for you to know your need and how it feels when your foot is
functioning properly. Whether you have high arches, low arches, or
somewhere in between, comfort and function is what it comes down to.

There are a multitude of combinations of arch support and cushioning in
orthotic arch supports. As such, it is important for you to know your
foot type in order to choose the correct arch support.

Some orthotic arch support insoles are firm, sometimes called rigid, while
the other extreme is an orthotic arch support insole that is more flexible
and soft. If you suffer from flat feet or more flexibility in your feet,
it is usually important to have an orthotic arch support that is more
rigid in order to prevent over-pronation. If you are not sure if you have
over-pronation, understand that a person with a foot that tends to
over-pronate will usually have a degree of "knock-knees." This is the
most common problem with the foot, and results in a decrease in balance as
well as pain and discomfort in the ankle, knee, hip and possibly low back.

Other issues that can develop from over-pronation include plantar
fasciitis, shin splints and achilles tendinitis. Proper orthotic arch
supports can eliminate and prevent these conditions by bringing the foot
back into proper alignment and balance.

On the other extreme, high arches usually result in someone with
inflexibility in their feet. This usually calls for orthotic arch
supports that do not really support so much as they provide more
cushioning as opposed to support. The result of high arches is that the
feet do not flex and move properly. This causes more pressure and tension
in certain areas of the foot during the landing phase. This excess stress
can result in injury to the knees and ankles, including achilles
tendinitis, iliotibial band syndrome as well as plantar fasciitis.

Ultimately, someone with high arches does not have the ability to absorb
the normal shock of walking. A more cushioned orthotic, likely a arch
cushion instead of a firm arch support, will ease the stress and strain of
everyday walking and help minimize the damage caused by high arches.

Whether you have low arches, high arches, or are somewhere in between,
wearing the proper orthotic arch support insoles can help prevent aches
and pains from walking and standing, and can also minimize the opportunity
to develop more debilitating injuries.

Understand how your foot functions as well as what kind of arches your
feet have is the simplest way to determine the proper orthotic arch
supports you may need. If you are still unsure, it is best to consult
with an expert who can guide you to the proper product that will give you
the best results.

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