by ed » Sun, 18 Nov 2001 23:24:57
by Lobbe » Mon, 19 Nov 2001 10:05:43
The custom orthodic will be made for your foot and should fit perfectly ..
off-the-shelf orthodics may or may not fit ur foot exactly.
However, depends on what u want them for. Most podiatrists will try and sell
u orthdotics from the get go.
If u want some cushion or have a neuroma you want to deal with, I'd try
off-the-shelf. On the otherhand, if you are an acute over/under pronator or
have a problems that's cusing knee trouble etc, ie; something that could
injure you, go for the custom orthodics. I am NOT a dr. so take my
assessment with a grain of salt. It's my opinion based on my expeience..
I've used both kinds of inserts.
Joe A
by ed » Mon, 19 Nov 2001 20:23:48
> > How much should I be paying for these? Also are off the shelf inserts a
> > viable alternative?
> I paid about $400 .... which includes the casting, orthodics and a
followup
> visit for any adjustments.
> The custom orthodic will be made for your foot and should fit perfectly ..
> off-the-shelf orthodics may or may not fit ur foot exactly.
> However, depends on what u want them for. Most podiatrists will try and
sell
> u orthdotics from the get go.
> If u want some cushion or have a neuroma you want to deal with, I'd try
> off-the-shelf. On the otherhand, if you are an acute over/under pronator
or
> have a problems that's cusing knee trouble etc, ie; something that could
> injure you, go for the custom orthodics. I am NOT a dr. so take my
> assessment with a grain of salt. It's my opinion based on my expeience..
> I've used both kinds of inserts.
> Joe A
by Jenn van der Sch » Wed, 21 Nov 2001 01:41:26
For my runners, I have custom orthotics. They have made a significant
difference for me- no more pain in the side of my toe, and the ball of
my foot (Metatarsal arch) doesn't hurt much.
I would suggest trying some otc orthotics before you spend $300 on
custom ones. The Kinesiologist that made mine suggested that alot of
foot problems improve just with the otc orthotics. "Superfeet" go a
long way. I have glued metatarsal pads on the bottom of one pair. And
they are about $30.
The other poster has a good point- that most foot doctors will
recommend orthotics.
Is there a reason why you think you need them?
Bad Feet Jenn :)
by ed » Wed, 21 Nov 2001 23:21:09
I'm inclined to go with the OTC kind first as well. Temporarily sidelined
with a sudden ITB onset (when it rains it pours). So we'll see how it goes
in a week or 2.
I was just curious if there is any real difference other than price for a
better fit.
> For my runners, I have custom orthotics. They have made a significant
> difference for me- no more pain in the side of my toe, and the ball of
> my foot (Metatarsal arch) doesn't hurt much.
> I would suggest trying some otc orthotics before you spend $300 on
> custom ones. The Kinesiologist that made mine suggested that alot of
> foot problems improve just with the otc orthotics. "Superfeet" go a
> long way. I have glued metatarsal pads on the bottom of one pair. And
> they are about $30.
> The other poster has a good point- that most foot doctors will
> recommend orthotics.
> Is there a reason why you think you need them?
> Bad Feet Jenn :)
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