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FAQ ORTHOTIC FIT &WEAR GUIDE CAN OLD INSOLES CAUSE PAIN OR INJURY? EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT, BUT FOR OVERUSE INJURIES OR HYPERMOBILITY ISSUES, THE CONDITION OF THE ORTHOTIC CAN BE A ROOT CAUSE OF PAIN IN ATHLETES FAQ FAQ Arch Fill @FOOTDOCTORZACH Heel Cup Top Cover Shell Intrinsic rearfoot Post Extrinsic rearfoot Post FOOT DOCTOR ZACH @FOOT_DOCTOR_ZACH WWW. FOOTDOCTORZACH. COMSponsored by Power Step DO I GO UP A SIZE IN SHOES FOR ORTHOTICS? USUALLY I SAY NO, EXCEPT WHEN SOMEONE IS BETWEEN SIZES OR IS ON THE UPPER LIMIT OF THEIR SIZING. IF USING FULL LENGTH ORTHOTICS, THE SHOE'S INSOLE COMES OUT, LEAVING ROOM FOR THE ORTHOTIC. ORTHOTIC ANATOMY: WHAT DOES “OTC” & “CUSTOM” MEAN? “OTC” STANDS FOR OVER-THE-COUNTER WHICH JUST MEANS STORE BOUGHT OR NOT CUSTOM MADE. CUSTOM MEANS THE ORTHOTIC WAS MOLDED AROUND THE PATIENT'S FOOT. “CUSTOMIZED” DOES NOT EQUAL “CUSTOM” “CUSTOMIZED” CAN SIMPLY MEAN OTC BUT WITH MODIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN FEETForefoot Post 1/2 length3/4 lengthfull length | Orthotic fit and wear guide-1.pdf |
-Plastic orthotics will deform over time. Most carbon fiber will crack acutely unless very thin or composite.-Plastic orthotics will deform over time. Most carbon fiber will crack acutely unless very thin or composite. ORTHOTIC LONGEVITY CHART @FOOTDOCTORZACH @FOOT_DOCTOR_ZACH WWW. FOOTDOCTORZACH. COM STOCK INSOLE (POWERSTEP PINNACLE/ PINNACLE MAXX/PULSE )GEL/FOAM INSOLE (DRUG STORE ) MINIMALIST OTC ORTHOTIC (THIN AND/OR FLEXIBLE ) MAXIMALIST OTC ORTHOTIC CUSTOM ORTHOTIC 2-4 weeks 1-2 months 2-4 months 6-8 months 8-12 months-This chart is based off of an average weight athlete working out 2-3x per week with moderate to high intensity.-This chart is based off of an average weight athlete working out 2-3x per week with moderate to high intensity.-Gel insoles will replace a stock insole but don't offer much, if any support.-Gel insoles will replace a stock insole but don't offer much, if any support. -Minimalist/flexible orthotics are more forgiving and quicker to break in, but break down quicker than maximalist styles.-Minimalist/flexible orthotics are more forgiving and quicker to break in, but break down quicker than maximalist styles.-Maximalist orthotics take longer to break in, but offer great support and longevity.-Maximalist orthotics take longer to break in, but offer great support and longevity.-Custom orthotics are as good as the person molding them and can be made of any material.-Custom orthotics are as good as the person molding them and can be made of any material.-Heat moldable orthotics will lose longevity each time they are re-heated.-Heat moldable orthotics will lose longevity each time they are re-heated.-Top covers can be replaced on custom orthotics if the shell is still in good shape.-Top covers can be replaced on custom orthotics if the shell is still in good shape. Scan for an EXCLUSIVE video! Scan for an EXCLUSIVE video! | Orthotic fit and wear guide-1.pdf |
HOW TO TELL IF AN ORTHOTIC/INSOLE NEEDS REPLACED:-RETURN OF PAIN-LOSS OF ARCH ON ORTHOTIC-CURLING OF ORTHOTIC EDGES -SHOE FEELS SAME WITH AND WITHOUT ORTHOTIC-FOOT STARTS SLIPPING-RETURN OF PAIN-LOSS OF ARCH ON ORTHOTIC-CURLING OF ORTHOTIC EDGES -SHOE FEELS SAME WITH AND WITHOUT ORTHOTIC-FOOT STARTS SLIPPING @FOOT_DOCTOR_ZACH WWW. FOOTDOCTORZACH. COM @FOOTDOCTORZACH-IF YOU HAVE A NEW PAIR LAYING AROUND, ITS EASY TO COMPARE.-YOU CAN TAKE A PHOTO OF YOUR BARE/SOCKED FOOT IN THE ORTHOTIC TO SEE HOW THE ARCH IS FARING WITH BODYWEIGHT. MAXIMALIST ORTHOTIC: FULLY SUPPORTIVE, MAXIMAL CONTOUR OF THE ARCH. USUALLY A STIFFER OR THICKER MATERIAL. RESISTS BENDING MAXIMALIST ORTHOTIC: FULLY SUPPORTIVE, MAXIMAL CONTOUR OF THE ARCH. USUALLY A STIFFER OR THICKER MATERIAL. RESISTS BENDING MINIMALIST ORTHOTIC: FLEXIBLE, ALLOWS BENDING,DEFORMING. USUALLY THIN AND/OR SOFT MINIMALIST ORTHOTIC: FLEXIBLE, ALLOWS BENDING,DEFORMING. USUALLY THIN AND/OR SOFT FAQ WHAT IS A MAXIMALIST AND MINIMALIST ORTHOTIC? | Orthotic fit and wear guide-1.pdf |
@FOOT_DOCTOR_ZACH WWW. FOOTDOCTORZACH. COM @FOOTDOCTORZACH HOW TO GET STARTED WITH ORTHOTICS: 1. TRY ON A FEW TO SEE HOW MUCH SUPPORT IS COMFORTABLE 2. TAKE OUT THE STOCK INSOLE 3. WEAR THE SHOE + ORTHOTIC FOR 1-2hrs ON DAY #1, 2-4hrs ON DAY #2 4. ONCE ORTHOTIC IS COMFORTABLE FOR DAILY ACTIVITY THEN ATHLETICS CAN BE INITIATED WITH ORTHOTICS 5. IT TAKES ABOUT 1 WEEK FOR ACCURATE ASSESSMENT 1. TRY ON A FEW TO SEE HOW MUCH SUPPORT IS COMFORTABLE 2. TAKE OUT THE STOCK INSOLE 3. WEAR THE SHOE + ORTHOTIC FOR 1-2hrs ON DAY #1, 2-4hrs ON DAY #2 4. ONCE ORTHOTIC IS COMFORTABLE FOR DAILY ACTIVITY THEN ATHLETICS CAN BE INITIATED WITH ORTHOTICS 5. IT TAKES ABOUT 1 WEEK FOR ACCURATE ASSESSMENT -I VERY RARELY USE 1/2 OR 3/4 LENGTH ORTHOTICS EXCEPT WITH VERY VERY LOW PROFILE INSOLES FOR FOOTBALL CLEATS OR OTHER LOW VOLUME FOOTWEAR-WITH FULL LENGTH ORTHOTICS YOU DON'T NEED TO RETAIN ANY OF THE SHOE'S STOCK INSOLE. | Orthotic fit and wear guide-1.pdf |
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