Why Custom Orthotics are Worth the Cost
Orthotics have various purposes, some are specific to a diagnosis, and others are for comfort or purely preventive reasons. The most common use of orthotics is to correct a problem with the foot’s structure or movement. A secondary purpose of orthotics is to protect the foot from overuse, so that athletes in training or people…
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Are Custom Orthotics Worth the Cost?
People always ask us if custom orthotics are worth the cost? Our answer is yes. If you experience foot problems and need orthotics to stabilize your feet, correct your gait, align your body, treat existing problems, or prevent future problems, the money you spend on custom orthotics will be repaid by lack of pain and…
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Should Runners Wear Orthotics?
One of the top questions we get from people is whether runners should wear orthotics. Of course, runners with known foot problems such as plantar fasciitis or heel pain already know that orthotics can help alleviate pain, but many people believe that orthotics are solely a treatment for existing problems. Orthotics can also be used…
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Dr. Adam Kaplan On Creating A Custom Foot Orthotic
Dr. Adam Kaplan On Creating A Custom Foot Orthotic March 18, 2021 | By Dr. Adam Kaplan Hi everyone! I am Adam Kaplan, a podiatrist and the founder of Arcus Orthotics. I started Arcus about 6 months ago on a mission to create a true custom orthotic, as well as give back to the diabetic…
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Arcus Orthotics Featured In Well And Good
A Podiatrist Says That These Insoles Will Have You Saying Foot Pain, Who? March 11, 2021 | By Saanya Ali Like an unexpected torrential rainstorm, food poisoning, or a bee sting, aching feet can quickly ruin an otherwise perfect day. Foot pain can leave you limping from store to store on a shopping trip or…
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Does Insurance Cover Custom Orthotics?
If you are tired of suffering with daily foot, knee and hip pain and are not feeling like yourself, it may be time for orthotics. You have probably done your fair share of research trying to figure out the best solution including even trying over-the-counter alternatives. You have heard custom orthotics can help but aren’t…
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Do Custom Orthotics Really Work?
When you have been dealing with chronic foot pain or referred pain in the knees, hips, or back due to foot problems, you sometimes start to feel hopeless. Specialists may recommend surgeries or lengthy therapy regimes but offer little hope of an immediate solution to your pain. Custom orthotics are a fast and reliable solution…
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Overpronation
What Is Overpronation? Overpronation is one of the most common foot issues. When you walk, your foot naturally rolls inward or pronates. If it rolls too far inward, then it is considered overpronation. This overpronation is not how the body is designed to work, so people with overpronation can experience pain in their feet, ankles,…
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Healing the Pain of Heel Spurs
What Are Heel Spurs? A heel spur is a bony growth that develops on the heel of the foot. They can develop on the bottom of the heel or the back of the heel. An heel spur on the bottom of the feet are known as plantar spurs originated from plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs on…
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Arcus Orthotics Featured In Footwear News
Arcus Orthotics Creates Custom Insoles for Shoppers from the Comfort of Their Own Homes NOV 18, 2020 | By Robyn Merrett For Arcus Orthotics, the name of the game is convenience. Staffed by a team of medical professionals, Arcus is an online custom orthotics company that creates custom insoles for shoppers from the comfort of…
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Invest in Shoe Insoles for Pain Relief
Do you struggle with pain in your feet and heels? Do you need to be on your feet long hours but feel as though your feet will not tolerate it? This can be due to a lack of support within your shoes. Your feet are not flat – but most shoes are. This causes pain…
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Know the Custom Orthotics Cost and Difference
Are you buying over the counter orthotics and still frustrated with sore, painful feet? Over the counter choices are overwhelming, and are likely to cause more harm than good. After trying several different insoles, you will realize the investment in true custom orthotics is worth it. Many people don’t realize this option exists, and those…
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