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Pedorthics is defined as - the design, manufacture, modification, and fit of shoes and foot orthoses to alleviate foot problems caused by disease, overuse, or injury.œ Pedorthics, then, is footwear that is carefully and properly fitted to relieve or accommodate foot problems, whether temporary or chronic. The most important part of the pedorthic equation is shoes.

Shoes are the foundation on which pedorthic treatment is built. Any sort of foot orthoses (arch support) or brace is only as good as the shoe in which it is worn. Even the highest quality orthosis will not perform adequately if it is worn in an inferior shoe. Feet come in all different shapes and sizes...fortunately, so do shoes. Properly matching them is the challenge. Doctors often prescribe special shoes and/or foot orthoses for their patients with foot problems. Who better to help with these issues than a pedorthist!

Foot health is a topic most of us take for granted. The truth is, however, comfort, protection or safety, quality of life, and even stamina are largely dependent upon our feet and the footwear we select to serve them. Footwear not designed for the purpose for which it is being used, or footwear the wrong shape, size, and fit are likely to cause damage, injury, pain (at least discomfort), which can be avoided with the proper footwear selection.

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