FootMaxx Custom Orthotics
Footmaxx custom orthotics are typically worn in the shoe to comfort and support a person’s feet. They can help with a variety of ailments. While shoe inserts are available over the counter, they only offer to cushion and not support. If you have flat feet or other issues, you will benefit from custom orthotics, which are designed to fit your feet exactly.
How Can Orthotic Help You?
Plantar Fasciitis
Symptom: A condition involving inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue on the foot's sole, leading to heel pain, often due to overuse or excessive strain.
Cause: Improper footwear, obesity, high-impact activities, or prolonged standing, leading to inflammation and heel pain
How do custom orthotics help?
Provide support and cushioning tailored to the individual's foot structure, reducing strain on the plantar fascia. They help correct foot alignment, distribute pressure evenly, and alleviate pain associated with plantar fasciitis.
Morton's Neuroma
Symptoms: Pain in the ball of the foot that feels like you are standing on a pebble with tingling and numbness between the third and fourth toes.
Causes: High heels, poorly-fitting shoes, high arches, flat feet
How do custom orthotics help?
Provides targeted support and cushioning, reducing pressure on the affected nerve. They improve foot alignment and distribute weight evenly, alleviating pain and preventing further irritation.
Bunions
Symptoms: Bony bump on the big toe joint, swelling, redness, pain, calluses, and difficulty wearing shoes due to the misaligned toe and protruding bone
Causes: Genetic predisposition, wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes, foot stress, arthritis, and abnormal foot mechanics
How do custom orthotics help?
Controls overpronation of the foot which helps prevent bunions form growing. Bunion cut outs can be made.
Hammertoe
Symptom: Abnormal bent or curled toe, pain, swelling, redness, corns or calluses on the top of the toe joint, and difficulty moving or straightening the affected toe.
Cause: Muscle imbalance, wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes, genetics, arthritis, and trauma.
How do custom orthotics help?
By relieving pressure on the toe deformites.
Shin Splints
Symptom: Pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia), tenderness or soreness, swelling, and discomfort that worsens during or after exercise.
Cause: Flat feet or high arches; overuse or repetitive stress on the shinbone and surrounding muscles, often due to sudden increases in activity level, improper footwear, poor running technique, or inadequate stretching.
How do custom orthotics help?
Absorb shock
Achilles Tendonitis
Symptom: Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, especially near the heel, swelling, warmth, tenderness, and difficulty flexing the foot or walking
Cause: Overuse or repetitive strain on the Achilles tendon, leading to micro-tears and inflammation. Factors include sudden increases in physical activity, poor footwear, tight calf muscles, and inadequate stretching.
How do custom orthotics help?
Takes the pressure off and aligns the Achilles tendon.