Custom orthotics are professionally designed shoe inserts created using precise molds or digital scans of your feet. Your podiatrist evaluates how you walk and stand, then prescribes orthotics that improve alignment, control abnormal motion, and redistribute pressure.

  • Unlike generic inserts, custom orthotics address the underlying cause of pain rather than masking symptoms.

  • They can be designed for everyday wear, athletic activity, work environments, or medical conditions requiring added protection.

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Custom Orthotics vs. Store-Bought Inserts

  • Store-bought inserts may offer short-term cushioning, but they are mass-produced and not tailored to your biomechanics.

  • Custom orthotics are built from durable, medical-grade materials and designed to provide long-term correction and support based on your specific diagnosis and activity level.

Conditions Treated with Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics are commonly used to help treat:

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Flat feet or high arches

  • Heel and arch pain

  • Achilles tendonitis

  • Bunions and hammertoes

  • Arthritis of the foot or ankle

  • Ball-of-foot pain

  • Shin splints

  • Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)

  • Diabetic foot pressure concerns

  • Knee, hip, and lower back pain related to foot mechanics

Who Benefits from Custom Orthotics?

Custom orthotics can benefit patients of all ages, including adults with chronic foot pain, athletes seeking injury prevention, workers who stand for long hours, children with gait abnormalities, and patients with diabetes who need pressure redistribution. Orthotics can be designed to fit athletic shoes, work boots, casual footwear, or dress shoes.

Our Custom Orthotics Process

  • Evaluation: Your visit begins with a thorough foot and gait evaluation. We assess alignment, movement patterns, and pressure distribution before capturing a digital scan or mold of your feet.

  • Fabrication: Your orthotics are then custom-fabricated based on your diagnosis and daily needs.

  • Fitting: Once fitted, we provide guidance on proper use and follow-up adjustments if needed.

Benefits of Custom Orthotics

Patients often experience:

  • Reduced foot and heel pain

  • Improved comfort when walking or standing

  • Better balance and stability

  • Less strain on knees, hips, and lower back

  • Fewer overuse injuries

Most patients notice improvement within a few weeks as their body adapts to improved alignment.

Schedule a Custom Orthotics Evaluation in Clarkston, MI

If foot pain is limiting your comfort or mobility, custom orthotics may help restore proper support and function.

Carroll Foot & Ankle Center 6080 Dixie Highway, Suite C Clarkston, MI 48346 248-376-6421