Orthotics are commonly prescribed by podiatrists or foot and ankle doctors to treat a multitude of foot and ankle issues. Prescription orthotics from a podiatrist are far superior to cookie-cutter ones founds in drugstores and supermarket pharmacies. One of the … Read More
Cincinnati Foot & Ankle Care
Difference Between a Podiatrist and Ankle Surgeon
The feet and ankles are very complex parts of the body. It is best to put your trust in the hands of a highly trained and experienced foot and ankle expert. Primary care doctors do not have the focused training … Read More
How Arch Supports Improve Foot Health
Whether you are walking or running, the ideal biomechanics is this: when the foot hits the ground, the foot rolls inward(overpronation) and the arch flattens a bit to absorb the shock from the motion. However, due to arch disorders that … Read More
How Can You Prevent Peroneal Tendonitis?
Peroneal tendonitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the peroneal tendons. These are the two tendons that attach the muscles of the lower leg to the bones of the foot. Peroneal tendonitis can be caused by overuse, … Read More
At-Home Remedies for Heel Spurs Relief
Heel spurs can be quite painful and make it difficult to perform even the simplest tasks. The good news is there are a number of at-home remedies that you can try to get relief.
In this blog post, we will … Read More
Knowing What Type of Arch Support You Need
3D Foot Scanners Are the Future of Orthotics
Gone are the days when you had to rely on over-the-counter orthotic shoe inserts to try to find relief from your foot and ankle problems. Store-bought orthotics are barely able to relieve your foot pain, let alone correct any underlying … Read More
Could Your Ankle Pain Be Coming From The Achilles Tendon?
The Achilles tendon is the large band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It helps to lift the heel off the ground when walking, running and jumping. There are factors that put you at increased … Read More
Custom Orthotics: Made Possible Through 3-D Scanning
Orthotics are specialized shoe inserts that are used to correct biomechanical foot issues and provide relief from symptoms such as foot pain. There are over-the-counter orthotics that you can find at your local pharmacy, and then there are custom … Read More
