Where can you get orthotic sandals?
There are a number of footwear manufacturers who specialize in customizing footwear based on medical needs. Some may require a doctor’s prescription for customization. However, this would depend on the kind of orthotic sandals needed.
What conditions are helped by using orthotic sandals?
Generally, corrective footwear or orthotic sandals can be used to align the foot to the ankle joint, to reduce pressure on specific areas of the feet and to correct or limit deformities in the following conditions:
- Metatarsalgia
- Corns or bunions on the soles
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ankle sprains
- Flat feet or fallen arches
- excessive pronation or supination of the foot
- Pain in the arch
- tendonitis
- Deformities of the feet such as hallux valgus
- Arthritic pain in knee, hip or ankle joint that impairs the ability to stand or walk with ease
How to wash the orthotic insoles?
Most orthotic insoles can be periodically washed in the washing machine. However, very frequent machine wash may cause the upper surface of the insole to tear. So, you could also consider washing gently with cold water and then thoroughly drying the insole before use.
How do orthotic sandals work?
Orthotic sandals are manufactured taking into account the biomechanical principles of the foot, which can easily be affected by various conditions like hallux valgus, plantar fasciitis, hammertoes, excessive pronation or in other words, fallen arches and also arthritis of the hip, knee and ankle joints. Orthotics can be integrated into normal footwear or special orthotic sandals can be made with the specific length, breadth, and thickness of inner sole necessary to provide maximum standing and walking comfort. Can orthotic sandals be used to help with diabetes-related foot issues?
Diabetes is a serious condition that requires medical attention. On account of diabetes-induced neuropathy, doctors recommend that their patients use specially designed supportive footwear. Normally, these orthotic insoles are designed to minimize the pressure on vulnerable points in the undersides of the feet. To some extent, they can offer support when walking, but may not entirely prevent injury or ulceration of open wounds.