The Benefits of Prescription Custom-Made Orthotics
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Custom-made orthotics are specially molded to your unique foot to address your individual needs. Specific measurements are made and then sent to a lab where the devices are made. Since they’re unique to your foot, it’s not recommended that anybody but you wear them. Prescription orthotics come in two different types:
- Functional orthotics: These are used to control range of motion and correct biomechanical abnormalities. They are often used to help with injuries like shin splints and tendinitis. Since they are supposed to hold your foot and ankle in a fixed position, they are made of rigid, hard material, such as plastic or graphite.
- Accommodative orthotics: These are similar to inserts in that they are used for extra support or cushioning and are made of softer more pliable material. However, they are typically used for extremely serious situations, such as non-healing diabetic ulcers on the bottom of feet or very painful calluses.
One of the Best Solutions We Recommend
At Fixing Feet Institute, we frequently prescribe and dispense custom orthotics to patients of all ages, who may be struggling with a wide variety of foot and ankle problems.
The reason for this is simple. Biomechanical deficiencies (such as flat arches, overpronation of the feet, or gait abnormalities) are among the most frequent contributing causes for many common pain conditions.
Custom orthotics, fashioned just for you using precision measurements of your feet, are well suited to restoring healthy biomechanics to your feet and lower body, as well as providing extra cushioning and support for your feet.
Below are some of the various collections we have available:
Arizona Brace
The Arizona Brace® is our original design and still remains our most popular for comfort and stability. The Arizona Brace® is prescribed to stabilize the ankle, talocalcaneal, midtarsal and subtalar joints. Often copied but never equaled, the Arizona Brace® is the only custom AFO proven in clinical trials to effectively treat Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) as an alternative to surgery.
Features & Options
- Soft, comfortable molded leather inner shell lining
- Padded with 1/8” medical-grade foam
- Polypropylene-reinforced foot and ankle
- Metatarsal-length foot plate
- Custom anatomical reliefs
Clinical Indications
- PTTD (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction)
- Talocalcaneal varus or valgus
- Tibialis tendonitis (posterior or anterior)
- Severe pronation or pes planus
- Ankle arthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- Charcot foot
- Ankle, subtalar or midtarsal trauma
- Chronic Achilles tendonitis
AZ Brace - Extended 
This design of the Extended Arizona Brace® provides additional leverage for your patients needing maximum control and stabilization. This extended version of the Arizona Brace® incorporates a proximal polymer calf extension that improves patient comfort by eliminating pressure points.
Features & Options
- Full-length footplate
- Custom removable insole
- Soft, comfortable molded leather inner shell lining
- Padded with 1/8” medical-grade foam
- Polypropylene shell
Clinical Indications
- Post fractures of the distal tibia
- Post fractures of the ankle, subtalar and midtarsal trauma
- Charcot foot
- Severe ankle instability
- Foot drop
AZ Brace - Unweighting 
The Unweighting Arizona Brace® combines the features of the Extended Arizona Brace® but outfitted in full leather. The closure extends to the top of the device and is designed to provide circumferential pressure all the way up the lower leg.
Features & Options
- Full-length footplate
- Custom removable insole
- Soft, comfortable molded leather inner shell lining
- Padded with 1/8” medical-grade foam
- Polypropylene shell
Clinical Indications
- Post fractures of the distal tibia
- Post fractures of the ankle, subtalar and midtarsal trauma
- Neuropathic conditions involving ankle and foot joints, heel ulcers
- Following reconstructive orthopedic surgery after crushing injuries to the midfoot and hindfoot
- Charcot foot
- Severe ankle instability
