Pain
on the bottom of the foot at the "knuckles" of the foot lends itself
to treatment with orthotics. This problem can come from several factors
occuring separately or in combination. The most common problem is absence
of a sufficient amount of subcutaneous fat "the fat pad" to protect
the bones of the foot. This absence often occurs with aging. Other pain
can stem from abnormal function of the foot when walking especially
pronation or even a rigid high arched foot that does not "give" with
walking.
Custom
functional orthotics:
Custom orthotics can address all the components of the problem at once
including protection and altering the dysfunction of the way you walk.
When ordering from the foot print store be sure and mark where your
foot pain is located on the order form
Prolabs:
Prolab inserts are helpful in altering the dysfunction of the way you
walk but do not provide "protection" or cushioning.
Spenco
cross trainer:
The Spenco insert offers good support that provides extra cushioning.
This device is especially good for the aging foot. It does not provide
a large degree of foot control. Make sure to fit the insert to your
foot and to the shoe to prevent toes from rubbing on the top.
Prothotic therapeutics:
These inserts provide a large amount of cushion. This is a good over
the counter type of insert for people with poor circulation and or diabetes
that need protection for their feet. It does not provide a large amount
of foot control but offers a good support
Apex
Anti-shox:
This is a high quality supportive type over the counter insert. It is
recommended especially for people with poor circulation or diabetes
as they offer excellent cushioning. They do not provide a large amount
of foot control.
All people with diabetes, poor circulation, burning or numbness
in their feet or who have had previous ulcers absolutely need to see
their foot doctor before and after obtaining any type of foot device
including diabetic custom orthotics to prevent injury to their feet
that could lead to loss of their feet.
