Orthotics, or shoe inserts, are a comfortable, effective, non-invasive way to correct many podiatric problems and to provide protection with every step you take. Dr. Yong Chae is the foot doctor to see in Indianapolis and Crawfordsville, IN, as he offers custom products from Integrated Orthotic Lab. Learn more from your friends at Active Podiatry.
What are orthotics?
Orthotics from Active Podiatry in Indianapolis and Crawfordsville, IN, are synthetic inserts placed directly in your shoes. Your foot doctor, Dr. Chae, recommends them for people with a wide range of podiatric conditions, including overpronation, plantar fasciitis, flat arches, diabetic ulcers, and more. They correct problems of balance and foot placement, ensuring proper gait and biomechanics. These issues are particularly important for athletes, such as runners, and for workers who stand on their feet for extended periods of time.
Orthotics also provide protection for foot deformities, such as bunions and hammertoes, and for diabetic wounds. As such, orthotics fall into two categories: functional and accommodative, says the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). Accommodative orthotics tend to be larger and softer than functional orthotics and may work best in prescription footwear.
Getting orthotics
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Chae. He'll evaluate your feet, and take specialized imaging as needed. He may do gait analysis as well to understand how you place your feet as you walk and run. He'll capture the shape of your feet via laser or plaster mold and send the information to Integrated Orthotic Lab, the company he trusts for accurate fabrication of orthotics from high-quality materials.
When you receive your orthotics, you'll wear them in your shoes as your foot doctor instructs. Because they are custom-made and fit, your orthotics can last for many years.
Contact Active Podiatry
At Active Podiatry, Dr. Yong Chae and his team treat a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. While he is a highly respected surgeon, Dr. Chae treats many podiatric problems without surgery. The use of customized orthotics produces great patient outcomes in a non-invasive manner.
For more information, phone your foot doctor for a consultation at one of our two convenient offices. For Indianapolis, IN, phone (317) 245-6223, and in Crawfordsville, call (765) 362-7200.