What is a semi-rigid orthotic?

Best Materials for Orthotics: How and Why Orthotic Materials Differ

No single material is best for every kind of orthotic. We explore the different materials used to make orthotics and explain why this difference is important.

Best Insoles for Work Boots and Flat Feet

The best insoles for those with flat feet who wear work boots are a custom-made insole with sturdy but flexible arch support, proper fit, and a deep heel cup

Best Insoles for People on Their Feet All Day

Depending on your daily activities, different insoles may be appropriate. For people who stand all day, find out how to identify the best insoles.

How to Choose the Best Insoles for Sesamoiditis

Learn more about choosing the best insoles to manage your sesamoiditis pain, how orthotics can help you and what are the best orthotics for managing this condition.

3 Best Insoles for Walking All Day—Custom-Made by Top Podiatrists

Read on to find out more about the benefits and features of good shoe inserts, and discover the 3 best custom insoles for walking and standing all day.

Best Morton's Neuroma Orthotics

Learn more about Morton's neuroma, how it can be treated using orthotics, and other conservative methods to manage your pain and discomfort in your foot.

A PT’s Opinion on the Best Footwear and Insoles for Flat Feet

A combination of proper shoes with the right type of orthotics is ideally the best way to manage the symptoms of flat feet and correct the deformity. Here's why

Best Insoles for Nurses to Relieve Fatigue

Learn more about the types of insoles nurses could use to improve their comfort and provide support to their feet throughout the work day.

Get Your Orthotics Covered By Insurance With These Easy Steps

Orthotics can eliminate the need for long-term dependency on drugs or physical therapy. Often, they are covered by insurance. Here's how to get yours covered.

Wearing Orthotics: Is It a Life-Long Necessity?

You may wonder how long you will have to wear orthotics to manage your foot condition. Read on to find out whether you will always need to wear them and why.

How do you know when you need orthotics?

I'm a fine dining waiter, and I spend long hours on my feet. Sometimes they are very achy at the end of the shift, and sometimes they even swell up a bit. Is this a sign that I should buy orthoti

What is the best material for orthotics?

What is the best material for orthotics? I tried looking online, and I'm getting a mix of hard and soft orthotics. I'm not sure which is actually better?

Do carbon fiber inserts work?

What do carbon fiber insoles do?

Memory foam vs. orthotics material for my Plantar Fasciitis?

I read somewhere that material orthotics is bad for ball-of-foot pain. Now, I'm not really sure what the best insoles would be for me to wear. What should I consider in terms of softness, hardne

What is an EVA orthotic?

I'm a middle school teacher, and I'm on my feet all day because of my job. I've been looking for good orthotics to help with foot and ankle pain, and the term "EVA orthotics" has come up quite a

Do hard plastic insoles cause more damage to the plantar fascia?

Today I met an orthopedic doctor sitting next to my husband and me at a restaurant, and I decided to ask him his thoughts on PF treatments. He then asked me what my insoles were made of, and I to

What type of plastic are orthotics made of?