Custom orthotics can provide an easy and effective way to relieve foot and ankle pain caused by arthritis, plantar fasciitis, bunions, and more. At Blue Sky Foot & Ankle in Boulder, Colorado, board-certified podiatrist Meghan Morgan, DPM, prescribes custom orthotics to people of all ages. The practice has a digital 3D scanning system that lets Dr. Morgan design prescription shoe inserts, often covered by insurance. Call Blue Sky Foot & Ankle today to schedule an orthotics consultation, or book your appointment online.
Custom orthotics are prescription shoe inserts designed specifically for your feet. They slip inside closed-toed shoes, providing additional support.
Custom orthotics look like the shoe inserts you buy over-the-counter. However, instead of being one-size-fits-all, they accommodate the shape and structure of your feet through a custom shape and design. This personalized design can provide lasting relief for various foot and ankle problems.
At Blue Sky Foot & Ankle, Dr. Morgan prescribes orthotics to treat various foot and ankle problems, including:
Sometimes, Dr. Morgan recommends orthotics for diabetic patients in order to prevent complications. Custom orthotics can reduce excess pressure on certain areas of your feet.
Getting orthotics at Blue Sky Foot & Ankle takes three visits several weeks apart.
If Dr. Morgan determines you’re a candidate for orthotics, she takes 3D digital scans of your feet. Afterward, Dr. Morgan sends your scans to an orthotic lab that uses the scans to design and create a pair of custom orthotics.
When your orthotics are finished, you return to Blue Sky Foot & Ankle. Dr. Morgan will evaluate their design and fit, and you will try them out in the office by walking around. She will explain the orthotic break-in instructions and explain how to protect your orthotics from wear-and-tear.
It depends. Most health insurance plans cover at least some of the cost of prescription orthotics, but every policy varies.
Call Blue Sky Foot & Ankle today to schedule your evaluation, or book your appointment online.