Stop Buying Orthotics from the Store

There are some things you really want to have custom-fitted. A retainer after orthodontic care. The outfit you wear at your wedding. And the inserts you put in your shoes.

The last one might seem extreme. With the prevalence of available shoe inserts in a wide variety of stores, custom orthotics might not seem necessary. But if you want to use these inserts to resolve a foot or ankle problem, we recommend that you stop buying generic orthotics. 

Instead, see Joseph DiMenna, DPM, and our team at Family Foot and Ankle Center of South Jersey in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. With customized orthotics, we help your feet and ankles get the cushioning and support they need.  

Store-bought orthotics: one size fits next-to-none

The orthotics you see available at pharmacies, big-box stores, and other retailers have to sell to a wide audience. As a result, the manufacturers of these inserts design them to work for the average foot.

If you’re dealing with a foot or ankle issue, though, you probably aren’t average. Whether you have a high arch, bunions, Morton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis, or another problem, one-size-fits-all solutions probably aren’t going to help much and could do more harm than good. 

Extra cushioning where you don’t need it can create less space in your shoes, for example. The resulting pinching can worsen issues such as hammertoes and Morton’s neuroma. 

If you want orthotics to help with foot pain or the symptoms of a specific condition, a pair that’s tailor-made for your feet usually makes the biggest difference. 

Getting precisely what your feet need

When you see Dr. DiMenna about orthotics, he starts by evaluating your feet and reviewing your symptoms. He may have you walk or run, so he can analyze your gait. This allows him to see if you’d benefit from orthotics or if another podiatric treatment could better address your concerns. 

If orthotics are the right call for you, we use the latest technology to take a 3D image of your foot. This allows us to create an orthotic that precisely fits you and delivers what you need. 

We also tailor the materials to you. For foot alignment issues such as bunions, we may use semi-rigid materials to help gently guide the components of your foot into better alignment. For podiatric problems like diabetic foot ulcers, we use flexible, accommodative material to cushion the foot. 

In short, we completely tailor the orthotic to you and your body’s specific needs. Stop buying the store-bought variety and get started with inserts designed to make a difference. To schedule your custom orthotic fitting, call our team at 856-667-8222 to book an appointment.