Orthotics Specialist
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VP Foot & Ankle Specialist
Aaron Raestas, DPM
Podiatry located in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL & Printer's Row, South Loop, Chicago, IL
Custom orthotics are beneficial for minimizing stress and added forces on your feet; they can also help realign your entire spine. At VP Foot & Ankle Specialist in the Printer’s Row and the Garfield Ridge neighborhoods of Chicago, Illinois, Aaron Raestas, DPM, and the experienced foot care team can fit you for custom orthotics. The team uses custom orthotics to address a wide range of podiatric conditions like bunions and heel pain. Book your orthotic evaluation by calling the office nearest you or booking online today.
Orthotics Q & A
What are custom orthotics?
What makes prescription orthotics so unique is that they’re designed individually for each of your feet, rather than the one-size-fits-all orthotics you can buy at your pharmacy.
Custom orthotics are designed to address the specific imbalances and abnormalities that contribute to your podiatric condition. Custom-molded orthotics can be either rigid or soft, depending on your needs.
Rigid orthotics are made of firm plastic or graphite and are designed to control abnormal functions. Soft orthotics are constructed from malleable materials that absorb shock, improve balance, and take the pressure off of sores and tender spots.
Orthotics are a simple and effective way to relieve pain and restore mobility without the need for surgery or other invasive procedures.
Why do I need orthotics?
Your custom orthotics from VP Foot & Ankle Specialist can help with acute and chronic pain and inflammation due to:
- Arthritis
- Heel spurs
- Sports injuries
- Stress fractures
- Plantar fasciitis
- Morton’s neuroma
- Diabetic foot wounds
Because prescription orthotics from VP Foot & Ankle Specialist correct the alignment of your feet and improve blood flow, the benefits go beyond your lower extremities. Personalized orthotics can even help with ongoing pain in your knees, hips, and lower back.
How are orthotics made?
Your provider begins the process with a thorough evaluation, including a physical exam and imaging tests. VP Foot & Ankle Specialist specializes in patient-centered care and takes the time to develop the right treatment plan for you. Dr. Raestas and the team frequently pair custom orthotics with other conservative treatments like physical therapy or night splints.
Orthotics are made by creating molds of each of your feet, using either 3D computer scanning or casting. Once your VP Foot & Ankle Specialist provider has your molds ready, they forward them to a specialized lab, where your orthotics are made.
It usually takes less than a couple of weeks to receive your orthotics. But once you start wearing them, you should start to experience an improvement in your condition almost immediately. Orthotics offer you a reliable and effective solution for several different foot problems.
Schedule your orthotics appointment at VP Foot & Ankle Specialist. You can conveniently book an appointment either online or over the phone today.
