You can purchase shoe inserts at your local drug store. These inserts are made from soft plastic gel materials that bend and get misshapen. After some wear, they will not provide the proper support, so you will need to replace them at least every six months.
Many podiatrists will work with an insole a patient already has. This can include custom shaping of over-the-counter orthotics or the alteration of the sole of the shoe itself. This usually requires sending the shoe or insert to a lab for alterations. While not as beneficial as custom-made supports, this procedure costs much less.
The Pathology-Designed Plantar Fasciitis Orthotic from Kevin Orthotics is also an option for those suffering from plantar fasciitis. This particular orthotic is specifically designed for plantar fasciitis and is custom made by a pedorthist (or peoditrist) to fit the person’s foot. A custom mold of your foot is taken by your podiatrist in his office, and he will write a prescription for the construction of your orthotic. Timberland Canada The mold and prescription are sent to the lab that will make your custom orthotic.
Walkfit orthotics have also been noted for helping with plantar fasciitis pain. Walkfit is an „as seen on TV“ product that works much like a custom-fitted orthotic. You can order them online, and you will receive inserts made to fit your foot and relieve your pain.
