Foot problems that get help from orthotics include bunions, arch pain and strain, corns, calluses, heel pain, heel spurs, over-pronation, hammer toes, etc.
Orthotics are flexible and may be availed in a variety of sizes
• Orthotic insole can be of various kinds. They may be availed in different sizes and may be used for a number of shoe styles. Here you need to keep in mind that not all insoles are orthotics. When compared to other kinds of insoles, orthotics is meant to get molded to the foot when you wear.
• There may be two types of orthotics, namely, functional and supportive orthotics. The weight-dispersive orthotic is another kind. When there is any defect in the arch, the functional orthotic is used.
• Whether it is over-pronation or supination, both can cause problems and so a functional orthotic is used. On the other hand, the supportive orthotic is meant to fix problems relating to the arch. With supportive orthotics, the arch receives proper support.
So, we can say that orthotics has a large role to play when it comes to the treatment of foot problems. Hyperponation is the chief condition dealt by orthotics where it reduces the arch