Custom Orthotics in Phoenix, AZ

What are custom orthotics?

Orthotics are custom-fit devices, commonly shoe or heel inserts, prescribed by doctors to treat foot, leg, and back conditions.

Benefits of Custom Orthotics

Orthotics are normally prescribed alongside other treatments, such as supportive shoes and physical therapy. In conjunction with other treatments, orthotics can help correct malformed foot positioning while avoiding more invasive treatments, such as surgery.

Some of the benefits of custom orthotics include::

• Correction for foot deformities
  
• Pain relief
  
• Support and stability
  
• Improvement in athletic performance and injury prevention

What conditions do custom orthotics treat?

Conditions that orthotics are prescribed to treat include:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Back Pain
• Bunions
• Bursitis Pain/Discomfort
• Diabetic Neuropathy
• Flat Feet
• Hammer Toes
• Heel Spurs
• High Arches
• Foot or Ankle Trauma
• Plantar Fasciitis

Custom Orthotics for Back Pain

There are various ways that custom orthotics help treat back pain in patients, including:

• Correcting foot misalignments
  
• Cushioning and shock absorption when walking or running
  
• Support to prevent foot pronation (inward rolling) or supination (outward rolling)
  
• Redistributing pressure evenly across your feet

Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral Orthosis (TLSO)

TLSO refers to a brace worn by a patient to limit the motion of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral parts of the spine to treat stable fractures and post-surgery conditions.

Lumbar-Sacral Orthosis (LSO)

LSO braces help straighten your posture, promoting healing and pain reduction in your back. It’s typically used to treat compression fractures, spinal fractures, and spinal surgery recovery.

Custom Orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis

A common cause of heel pain is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a condition known as plantar fasciitis. Custom orthotics provide pain relief resulting from plantar fasciitis by providing arch support, cushioning for the heel and forefoot, alignment correction, and pressure redistribution across the foot.

Our Product List

Our orthotics and prosthetics are always up to date with the industry’s state-of-the-art solutions and customized to each individual patient’s needs and goals. 

Some of the products we used include:

• Toe-Walking Mods
  
• Sure Step SMO
  
• Jewett Brace
  
• Thoracic-Lumbar-Sacral Orthosis Brace (Cybertech)
  
• Ottobock Braces

Where to get custom orthotics?

Podiatrists prescribe custom orthotics in conjunction with other treatments for foot or back conditions. 

Do I need a prescription for custom orthotics?

Orthotics are uniquely designed on an individual basis, depending on the patient’s particular condition and needs.

How to tell if you need orthotics?

Doctors typically prescribe orthotics to treat pain or discomfort caused by deformities or conditions in the feet and legs. Foot or heel inserts prescribed by a podiatrist – a doctor who specializes in conditions of the feet – are highly customized to each individual and will only be prescribed if ready-made devices or other treatments aren’t effectively relieving your symptoms.

Orthotics may also help children with certain conditions or developmental needs, including cranial helmets and braces.

How long do custom orthotics last?

Depending on your particular orthotic and frequency of use, your custom orthotics can last up to 2-3 years on average, whereas some individuals may need to replace theirs every year.

Custom Orthotics at Pongratz

At Pongratz, we offer customized orthotics fit for every qualified patient, no matter your needs. We know very well the impact foot and back pain has on your quality of life, and we’re here to let you know we can treat it. So call us and let us help you get back to a fully functioning life!