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 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.

3 Best Insoles for Standing on Concrete All Day—Podiatrists’ Choice for 2024

Insoles for concrete provide maximum arch support, comfort, and align your feet—check out our choice of the best insoles for standing on concrete 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

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.

The Differences Between Memory Foam vs. Gel Insoles

Find out which of the 2 most popular materials for insoles, memory foam or gel, are better for certain circumstances and learn what their main differences are.

The Role of Insoles in Correcting Gait Imbalances

Join us on a journey through understanding gait imbalances and the power of insoles in correcting them.

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 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

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 type of plastic are orthotics made of?

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

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

Do carbon fiber inserts work?

What do carbon fiber insoles do?