by Laurie Knechtel | Dec 13, 2024 | Foot Conditions, Health, Orthotics, Pain, Pedorthics
Custom orthotics can be life-changing for those dealing with foot pain, improper alignment, or other biomechanical issues. But have you ever wondered how these seemingly simple devices are meticulously crafted to fit your feet? Pedorthists are specialists in custom...
by Active Alignment | Dec 28, 2022 | Foot Conditions, Orthotics, Pedorthics, Professional Foot Care, Shoes, Toe Conditions
Did you know the term “Bunion” doesn’t actually refer to the crooked or angled position of the big toe? Most people don’t recognize the difference between a Bunion and Hallux Valgus, and that the latter is actually the proper term for what many call a bunion. The term...
by Active Alignment | May 13, 2022 | Health, Insurance, Orthotics, Pedorthics
The Differences between Custom-Made Orthotics vs. Store-Bought Insoles It is true that not everyone needs custom-made orthotics. Sometimes a set of over-the-counter (OTC) orthotics will provide an acceptable level of relief from a mild condition. However, the...
by Active Alignment | Mar 16, 2020 | Pedorthics, Studies
One of the most common questions we receive from new patients is “What is a Pedorthist?” This question is usually followed by another – “Would that not be the same thing as a Podiatrist or a Chiropodist?” While there is some overlap in the services these various foot...
