PODIATRISTS DISCUSS INSOLES AND ORTHOTICS

Insoles can alter the inside of your shoes by adding some much-needed arch support, which "can help bring the foot’s arch back up to a more neutral position," explains NYC podiatrist Jacqueline Sutera, DPM. "Insoles can also offer added cushion, comfort, shock absorption, and padding."

 

Drs. Jacqueline Sutera and Velimir Petkov

 

If you have high arches — aka cavus foot — excessive weight is placed on the ball and heel of foot when walking or standing, according to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. For this reason, you’re going to want to opt for an orthotic that helps redistribute your weight to the entire foot, says podiatrist Velimir Petkov, DPM. 

 

Source: Gabrielle Porcaro, Shape [11/4/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News