Custom Orthotics
Serving Villa Park, Des Plaines, and the Surrounding Areas
Custom Orthotics in Villa Park and Des Plaines IL
Whether you enjoy your CrossFit classes throughout the week or you are a marathon runner, most active individuals will experience aches and pains in the foot and ankle at some point. Since most people don’t have perfect biomechanics, certain areas of the feet are taking on far more pressure and force than they should. While this can lead to problems for your feet over time, our podiatrist Dr. Darshna Patel DPM, can provide you with custom orthotics to improve the function of your feet and prevent foot problems in the future.
What are custom orthotics?
Before you reach for those “one-size-fits-most” orthotics at your local drugstore, you might want to think again. These orthotics aren’t made from the highest quality materials and they aren’t designed with your specific needs in mind. Some of these premanufactured orthotics can cause further problems for your feet. This is why your best bet is to turn to our podiatrist for custom-made orthotics. These orthotics are not just made to fit your feet but also provide your feet with exactly what they need to function optimally, even if you’re dealing with preexisting foot problems.
What is the purpose of custom orthotics?
The orthotics that Dr. Darshna Patel DPM create for you can offer your feet a variety of benefits including,
- A reduction in the foot, ankle, leg, back, and hip pain
- Ample support, particularly for the heels and arches of the feet
- Improved foot mechanics
- Alleviating pressure spots and distributing weight more evenly throughout the feet
- Improving foot alignment
- Preventing deformities and foot problems from getting worse
Who can benefit from orthotics?
Most people can benefit from custom orthotics, not just athletes (even though athletes should strongly consider how orthotics could improve the health and function of their feet and ankles). Certain health conditions, in particular, could benefit from orthotics. These conditions include,
- Bunions
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Diabetic feet
- Plantar fasciitis
- Flat feet
- High arches
- Obesity
If you spend more than five hours a day standing, custom orthotics can help take the pressure off certain parts of your feet and can prevent soreness, aching, pain, and discomfort after a long day. Children, teens, adults, and seniors can all benefit from orthotics for different reasons.
How does online ordering work?
You can order a pair of our custom orthotics from the comfort of your own home through our partner, Stryder Insoles.
Simply complete a short questionnaire to help us better understand your foot health needs, then place your order. Stryder will send you a foam impression kit at no additional cost so you can create impressions of your feet at home. Once completed, return the kit using the included prepaid shipping label.
Your information and foot impressions are reviewed by a licensed podiatrist before your custom orthotics are handcrafted to your individual needs. Once your impressions are received, your finished orthotics are typically delivered within 2–3 weeks.
The orthotics ordered online are the same fully custom, high-quality orthotics available through our clinic.