Orthotics Quiz
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Podiatrists in Schaumburg, IL are professionally trained to treat many conditions relating to foot and ankle pain. Some common disorders we treat include:
Orthotics Quiz
Learn the Truth About Orthotics
1. True or False?...Orthotics have been proven to be highly successful when used under the treatment by a doctor of podiatric medicine.
TRUE!
Clinical research has shown that podiatrist-prescribed foot orthotics decrease foot pain and improves function.
2. True or False?...Podiatrists are the most experienced medical professional to prescribe orthotics.
TRUE!
Podiatrists are the only physicians who focus exclusively on the foot and ankle. They are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat foot-related problems.
Fast Facts:
- Orthotics can be created to fit a variety of different footwear, from running shoes to high heels.
- Every walking step places 1.5 times your body weight of pressure on each foot. Every running step places 5 times your body weight of pressure on each foot.
- Plantar fasciitis is the most common type of heel pain that podiatrists treat.
- Fifty-eight percent of Americans say they’ve experienced heel pain due to ill-fitting shoes. Prescription orthotics are made of top-notch medical grade materials and may last many years when cared for properly. Insurance often helps pay for prescription orthotics.
1251 N Plum Grove Rd
Suite # 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 885-8806
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Active Foot & Ankle Center1251 N Plum Grove Rd # 100Schaumburg, IL 60173(847) 885-8806