Custom Orthotics

Orthotics are designed to match the exact shape and movement of your feet, helping improve alignment, reduce pressure, and make everyday walking a lot more comfortable. At Gaston Mike Liu LLC in Commack, New York, board-certified podiatrist Gaston Liu, DPM, offers custom orthotics tailored to the shape, size, and contours of your feet. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today.

What are custom orthotics?

Custom orthotics are shoe inserts designed to improve comfort, support healthy movement, and help you stay on your feet longer without aches and pains. They offer targeted support and cushioning, reducing strain on your feet and relieving any discomfort. 

By distributing pressure more evenly and correcting foot alignment, custom orthotics contribute to long-term healing and comfort during everyday activities. Dr. Liu offers prescription orthotics crafted just for you, designed for the way you move.

What are the different types of custom orthotics?

Gaston Mike Liu LLC offers various types of shoe inserts to meet your needs and goals. 

Examples include:

Functional orthotics

Functional orthotics help control abnormal motion. They can treat foot pain or treat injuries, such as tendonitis or shin splints. Functional orthotics are often made of semi-rigid materials, such as graphite or plastic.

Accommodative orthotics

Accommodative orthotics are typically softer than functional orthotics. They provide additional support and cushioning to address issues such as uncomfortable calluses, diabetic foot ulcers, and other painful foot concerns.

What are the benefits of custom orthotics?

A main perk of custom orthotics at Gaston Mike Liu LLC is that they conform perfectly to your feet. Dr. Liu examines your feet, determines which foot or ankle concern you may have, and assesses your overall foot health and gait. 

He creates custom inserts to match your goals using advanced technology. Custom orthotics are made of high-quality and long-lasting materials. And, your insurance may help pay for them. 

Follow up with Dr. Liu to ensure your custom orthotics work as designed, and anytime you have questions about your treatment plan. You might be a candidate for more than one podiatry treatment to optimize foot and ankle health and function. 

Which conditions can custom orthotics help treat?

Custom orthotics available at Gaston Mike Liu LLC can help you better manage the following concerns and more:

• Stress fractures
• Foot fractures
• Toe fractures
• Sesamoid fractures
• Other types of lower extremity fractures
• Sever’s disease
• Ankle sprains
• In-toeing and out-toeing
• Morton’s neuroma
• Flat feet
• Achilles tendonitis
• Calluses
• Corns
• Heel spurs
• Bunions
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Gout
• Plantar fasciitis
• Bursitis
• Diabetic foot ulcers

Custom orthotics created by Dr. Liu can also improve the function of your feet and your gait (walking motion).

Schedule a custom orthotics evaluation at Gaston Mike Liu LLC by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.