How Orthotics Can Improve Your Foot Health

Good foot health leads to better general health, and custom orthotics from Dr. Kevin Dodson at Dodson Foot Clinic in East Moline, IL, and Bettendorf, IA can help you achieve both.

5 Ways Custom Orthotics Improve Foot Health 

Your feet are very important to your general health. They support every move you make. When they’re not supported properly, though, it can lead to pain and other issues in the feet and throughout the body.

Custom orthotics are a great way to ensure the proper support, as they are made specifically for your feet. Learn more about the benefits in this guide from Dr. Dodson and the team at Dodson Foot Clinic in East Moline, IL, and Bettendorf, IA.

Comfortable Cushioning, Even Weight Distribution, and Pressure Relief

Everyone has experienced the discomfort of wearing shoes without cushioning. Not only can this lead to pain in the feet but also in the ankle, knee, and hip joints.

Additionally, when there is no cushion, it can lead to uneven weight distribution, which can put undue pressure on the back. Custom orthotics help with each of these issues by providing cushioning that acts as a shock absorber, ensuring your weight is distributed evenly, and relieving pressure on the skeletal system.

Individualized Arch Support 

Your arches are unique to you, and it’s important that you have orthotics that meet your individual arches. This is the best way to prevent your feet from rolling inward, as well as ensure the shock is absorbed properly.

Correction for Foot Abnormalities 

Uneven gaits and other issues in the foot structure can not only lead to foot pain but also headaches, alignment issues, and poor posture. Custom orthotics are designed to address any foot abnormalities you might have, preventing such issues.

Injury Prevention 

Issues within the feet can lead to several injuries, including plantar fasciitis, foot and ankle injuries, and more. On a less severe but equally frustrating scale, it can also lead to bunions, corns, and calluses. Custom orthotics can help prevent these injuries and conditions by providing the cushion and support your feet need.

Clean Environment for the Feet 

Keeping your feet clean is also important for foot health, but keeping them in sweaty shoes all day can prove a problem. Custom orthotics with anti-bacterial properties are available to help.

Experience the difference orthotics can make in your life by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Dodson at Dodson Foot Clinic today. You can reach our East Moline, IL office at (309) 755-3809 or our Bettendorf, IA office at (563) 355-7252.