Thursday, October 15, 2015

About Over The Counter Orthotics

By Della Monroe


In the modern world, it is not a must to visit a hospital for medical supplies. You can easily get orthotics, flu shots, wart removal and eye glasses from any drug store. Many pharmacies have opened up orthotic kiosks in many parts of the country. These facilities are convenient but still doctors and physiotherapies raise concerns because of over the counter orthotics.

From several research studies, it is clear that limb pain is mostly treated using non-prescription medication. Also, this works most of the time compared to not going for this option. Shoe inserts take after a normal shoe. They are very effective for providing additional support to limbs and also relieving problems at the arches. The kind of pain relieved by this equipment includes flat feet, incorrect walking and running and also use of ill-fitting shoes.

Nonetheless, there is danger in self-diagnosis. It is hard for a person who has not received training in orthopedic problems management to correctly identify the problem cause. A pair of orthotics is not the solution to every pain experienced on the limbs. In fact, the apparatus can even worsen the problem. At times, the genesis of problem s is faulty hip muscle flexibility or weakness. The foot bears all this weight and it will surely have issues.

Orthopedic supplies from the drugstore may contain the pain for some period but this will just be masking the bigger issue. Visiting the doctor for screening of muscles is recommended. Imbalances can be easily picked out this way or any other matter which may be causing the pain. Also, the physiotherapist can tell whether there is need for supportive shoes or stretching exercises.

You are the determinant of the type of orthotics to go for. This can be customized or regular. Few stores deal with the personalized one but you cannot miss a regular one in a large number of drugstores. To note is that the former is very costly and there is no need to strain in getting one if it is beyond your financial capabilities. The other one will still deliver good results if used.

Medical insurance policy can cover for orthotic expenses but refund will be made if you purchased a personalized one. You rarely get reimbursement after purchase of a regular one. The material used to make this kind of equipment is superior and the customers decide how it should be made. Also, the exact print of your limb will be taken. In addition, they outlive the regular ones by far.

If it is a must you self-prescribe choose equipment which has been made from plastic polymers or hard plastic. It is not easy for them to flatten out and they will provide support for long. Softer materials go flat very fast and using them is no different from wearing only your shoe.

Another alternative is using a blend of the two kinds of orthotic. The problem with this kind is that the effectiveness will depend on the molding process. A true custom shoe insert takes the shape of your foot into consideration.




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