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Foot Orthotic - Arch SupportPatient InformationYou have just received your new foot orthotic.
If this is your first appliance, you may have some questions as to its care and use.
An understanding of the foot orthotic will ease many concerns you may have initially.
A foot orthotic is a device that is fabricated to fit inside a shoe that alters or aids in a
persons' gait pattern. It can also be fabricated for the purpose of pressure relief. Whether
it is localized or in a wide area, orthotics can be very effective in the healing process of
diabetic ulcers, or something as simple as a painful callous area.
The purpose of a foot orthotic can be as wide-ranged as the materials that are used to
fabricate such a device. The materials that are used depends on what the device is designed
to accomplish. Orthotic materials range from very rigid, such as graphite or acrylic,
to very soft, such as plastazote or poron.
Orthotics fabricated of materials such as acrylic, can be cleaned by wiping them with mild
soap and water on a clean cotton cloth. Softer orthotics may need a little more attention.
If a soft top cover is used, a small amount of alcohol on a clean cotton cloth can work well,
however, you may find it difficult to clean some of the softer materials with household
products. If you run into this problem, or find these cleaning tips don't work for you,
contact your local Pedorthist for further suggestions.
Remember, with foot orthotics it is always a good idea to see a Pedorthist at least
once a year, to have your devices evaluated and make sure that they are doing what they
were designed for. Modifications may be needed due to changes in foot condition, lifestyle
changes, and general wear of the orthotics.
Even though your orthosis is constructed of the highest quality materials available to the
industry, a problem or situation may develop for which you need assistance. If this happens, contact your Pedorthist as soon as possible to have the
repairs made.
If there should be any questions not answered in this text, feel free to ask your Physician
or your Pedorthist.
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