More information Re: Ball of Foot and Heel Pain Orthotics
Many people develop more than one problem area and need something that will work best for both the heel and the ball of the foot. An orthotic for this problem should support and reduce pressure at the heel and support the ball of the foot while promoting proper alignment of the feet and legs.
Common uses: Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, Heel Spurs and Any combination of Heel, Arch, and Ball of Foot discomfort.
** The above list is not designed to diagnose or treat any condition without the consultation of a physician or health professional. If you have any concerns about whether a product is right for you, please ask your physician.
Arch supports are also known as foot orthotics, orthotic insoles, shoe inserts, and footbeds.
**Proper foot care is especially important if you have diabetes, neuropathy (nerve problems where you don't feel things properly), severe arthritis, or circulation problems. In these cases the wrong treatment can make matters worse. Make sure you have an OK from your physician before you choose any treatment to help these conditions.
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Lynco is one of the top orthotic systems on the market today. They are designed for Dress, Casual, Athletic, Golf and Therapeutic footwear and are tri-density with a molded Pedic core to support the arch and provide maximum comfort.
Prices from $35.00 - $68.75
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Sole footbeds and sandals mold to fit your individual foot. They offer a level of arch support, control and comfort that generic insoles just cannot offer.
Prices from $16.95 - $49.95
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Aetrex is a family-owned corporation known as the global leader in pedorthic footwear. They specialize in mens and ladies high performance sport, dress and casual footwear.
Prices from $39.95 - $159.95
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Arch Pain Overview
The arch is the region of the foot between the heel and forefoot. People often have arch pain due to excessive positions of the foot, such as high arches or low arches. The most common and most effective treatment for arch pain is arch supports (foot orthotics). Arch supports work to absorb shock, distribute your weight more evenly and correct any biomechanical problems.
Foot Arch Overview
The foot arch, located between the heel bone and the ball of the foot, is responsible for supporting the weight of the body and helping propel the body forward while walking. If you are having pain, your doctor may prescribe foot orthotics or arch supports. Foot orthotics work to distribute your weight more evenly when you are walking and to adjust the poor biomechanical alignment that may be a cause of your pain.
Plantar Fasciitis Overview
Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation and irritation of the thick fibrous band of tissue that extends from the heel to the toes. High arches, flat feet, overpronation, and further conditions can result in plantar fasciitis. The most effective long term plantar fasciitis treatment is the use of arch supports or foot orthotics. Foot orthotics will work towards helping distribute the weight more evenly and keeping the foot in a position that takes strain away from the plantar fascia.
High Arches Overview
When individuals with high arches stand or walk, their ankles tend to roll slightly outwards. This altered alignment and altered mechanical approach to walking can cause painful problems. In most cases, foot orthotics or arch supports will be prescribed. Arch supports for high arches are designed to cushion the heel of your foot and help absorb shock. They also work to distribute your weight more evenly when walking.
Heel Spurs Overview
Heel spurs are abnormal bony growths which occur at the heel bone (calcaneus) and can be found at the back of the heel or under the heel. The treatment of choice for helping heel spurs is arch supports or foot orthotics. Depending upon the initial condition that caused your heel spurs, your orthotics will be designed to treat this issue as well.
Metatarsalgia: An Overview
Metatarsalgia is a term used to describe painful forefoot conditions in the metatarsal region, or the area often referred to as the ball of the foot. One of the most effective treatments for metatarsalgia are foot orthotics (shoe insoles). Orthotics designed for metatarsalgia generally have a pad behind the ball of the foot called a metatarsal pad. They work to distribute weight away from the painful area to other areas of the foot.
Arch Supports/Foot Orthotics: Over The Counter or Custom?
Arch Supports or orthotics are being used more and more commonly to treat a variety of conditions, including heel spurs, overpronation, metatarsalgia, and for plantar fasciitis treatment.There are two main kinds of arch supports. 1) Over the counter footbeds. (Also known as off-the-shelf arch supports or foot orthotics) 2) Custom-made shoe inserts. (Also called custom arch supports or custom foot orthotics)
Ball of Foot Pain & What You Can Do About It
The ball of foot area is the padded portion on the sole of your foot between the toes and the arch. Often for ball of foot issues, arch supports or foot orthotics are prescribed to help decrease the pain and improve foot alignment. Arch supports or foot orthotics for this problem usually include a metatarsal pad for realigning the metatarsals or ball of foot area.
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