By Muriel Noel


Orthotics is a speciality within the field of medicine that is concerned with support the function of a limb. In this case we are concerned with your feet, of course. As something we use day in and day out, they are necessary to handling work, going to school, or just getting by.

As such, keeping everything from our heels to our toes comfortable becomes necessary. An orthotic insert could be just what is needed for you to make sure this is a daily reality. The difficulty for most people comes from finding just what insert would happen to be the best fit.. This is due to the number of options available.

Consider, though, just what it is you do daily. If you are moving around often or standing for long durations, then you need to consider that in your choice. There are added caveats, however, should you be carrying heavy items repeatedly like a construction worker might. The key word here is durability. Considering something which will stand up under the heavy and repeated stresses of your day to day work could be your best bet.

That said, we all have different pressure points along our feet. Some are flat-footed and some have a high-rising arch. As a result, you may want to consider looking for inserts that are contoured to your particular stance.

Luckily there are systems out there which can help you analyze just how your feet meet the ground when you step or stand. Using them to find out where and how you put your weight will help guide an Orthotics decision. Once properly fitted, your insert should be something that reliably protects your feet.

Orthotics shouldn't be a word that seems strange anymore, and hopefully you feel it can benefit you now or in the future. There are, of course, a number of ways of choosing a particular insert for your shoes or boots, but hopefully those choices are going to be more easily made now. Best of luck to you in your search for a comfortable insert, and remember that healthy feet are happy feet.




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