Washington: Turns out, custom-made foot orthoses appear to be no better than over-the-counter insoles or other treatments. According to a study led by Erasmus Medical Center, foot orthoses ...

Orthotics are special shoe or heel inserts a doctor prescribes that are custom-made specifically for you. A doctor may prescribe orthotics to treat foot, leg, or back problems. Read on to discover the ...

The ultimate aim of orthotics is to gift comfort to the patient; to reduce the burden awarded by a physical deformity or an ailment. Setting goals for management takes into consideration three targets ...

May 30, 2008 (Indianapolis, Indiana) — There is little high-quality evidence to confirm that foot orthoses are the best treatment for patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). A recent study to determine ...

Custom-made in-shoe orthoses manufactured to incorporate both foot shape and barefoot plantar pressures may prevent foot-ulcer recurrence more effectively than do standard Medicare-reimbursed orthoses ...

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Mar. 20 (ANI): Turns out, custom-made foot orthoses appear to be no better than over-the-counter insoles or other treatments. According to a study led by Erasmus Medical ...

This article systematically reviews the available literature to improve our understanding of the physiological basis for orthoses under the kinematic, shock attenuation and neuromotor control ...

(HealthDay News) — Patient-specific orthoses manufactured on the basis of foot shape and barefoot plantar pressure are better compared to those manufactured only on the basis of foot shape and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A systematic review showed foot orthoses improved knee function and sport and recreation function but had no ...

Plantar fasciitis can turn a marathon runner into a hobbler overnight, with almost no warning. A painful inflammation of the thick tendon that runs like a bowstring along the arch of the foot, the ...