Podiatrists servicing the Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale and Phoenix, AZ areas
Arizona Foot Health
Podiatrists located in Phoenix, AZ
Your feet are amazingly complex and have to, quite literally, carry your entire load. If there’s any structural irregularity or problem in any one area, the effect it has on their overall function can be considerable. To restore balance to your feet, Ryan Golub, DPM, and Zachary Flynn, DPM, FACFAS, at Arizona Foot Health offer custom orthotics to patients in Phoenix that help them make their way through life more comfortably. To explore how orthotics can help you, call the office or use the online scheduler.
Orthotics Q & A
What are orthotics?
Your feet rely on balance to give you balance, so any time there’s a problem that interrupts this delicate system, you may be left prone to injury or chronic pain. Orthotics are designed to restore balance to the structure of your feet and to provide support to relieve your discomfort and problems down the road.
Orthotics come in full-foot lengths or as inserts that address only one area of your foot, such as your heels or your arches.
Why would I need orthotics?
There are a number of reasons why you may need orthotics, which are designed in one of two ways:
Functional orthotics
If you have a structural irregularity, such as flatfoot or high arches, orthotics correct the condition, allowing you to walk more naturally and avoid discomfort and prevent injury. They also allow you more mobility by offsetting painful conditions, such as:
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis
Aside from issues that directly affect your feet, structural problems can also create issues in outlying areas, such as your knees, hips, and back. For example, if you don’t have enough support in your arches, your ankles may roll inward, greatly affecting the alignment of your knee and hip joints. As a result, these joints don’t function properly as they accommodate your abnormal stance and gait, which can lead to pain.
Accommodative orthotics
If you have painful conditions, like calluses on the bottom of your feet or stone bruises, orthotics provide extra cushioning to relieve the discomfort.
Why should I get custom orthotics?
There’s no shortage of over-the-counter foot inserts that claim to provide the support and cushioning you need, but the fact is that you should have orthotics that are specifically designed for your feet in order to provide the best results.
At Arizona Foot Health, Dr. Golub thoroughly evaluates your feet to determine what would work best, and then he makes molds, which he sends off to a lab for custom manufacture of your orthotics. With custom orthotics, you know that the inserts are made to address your unique issues. On top of this, custom orthotics are made from highly durable materials, which means you don’t have to replace them every couple of months as you often have to do with over-the-counter products.
To get orthotics that match your feet and your goals, call Arizona Foot Health or use the online scheduling tool to book an appointment.
Podiatric
Speciality Areas
Achilles Tendonitis
When Achilles tendinitis strikes, it can seem like it will never end and your life can be limited in significant ways.
Heel Pain
Heel pain interfere with your normal activities, particularly exercise. Reach out to us if you’re experiencing unresolved heel pain.
Ankle Fracture
It can be hard to distinguish if the ankle is broken or sprained, as symptoms can be similar. Reach out for support.
Hammer Toe
A hammertoe is a result of an imbalance in the soft tissue surrounding your toe, including your tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
Ankle Replacement
Patients who chose ankle replacement surgery usually have advanced arthritis that severely limits their daily activity. Learn more.
Orthotics
When structural irregularities are the culprit, orthotics can help restore balance to your feet.
Bunion & Bunion Surgery
The Bunionplasty® 360 Bunion Repair™ procedure is changing the game when it comes to eliminating bunions with faster recovery. You can even walk the day of surgery.
Plantar Fasciitis
This band of tissue, which runs from the base of your toes to your heel, can cause a lot of pain.
Charcot Foot
Charcot of the foot and ankle is a very serious condition as it may lead to severe deformity, disability, or even worse, amputation.
Sprained Ankle
A sprained ankle will come with pain, swelling and tenderness. If pain has been ongoing, it may be time for help.
Flat Foot Reconstruction
People who have flat feet have little or no arch. In serious cases, flat foot reconstruction may be needed.
Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail may seem small but can cause inflammation and tenderness. We can help alleviate your pain.