WHY CUSTOM ORTHOTICS?

WHY CUSTOM ORTHOTICS:

We offer two types of orthotics in our office. Custom orthotics and semi-custom orthotics. These shoe inserts change the way you walk, stand, and distribute weight through your entire body. They have a many things in common, but they also have a few key differences. Sometimes patients ask a follow up question, which is, "are Custom Orthotics any better than drugstore shoe inserts?" In a word, YES. The chart below shows the differences between these two types of shoe inserts.

	Custom Orthotics		Drugstore Shoe Inserts
Gives support to specific areas that your foot needs	Exact support based on your exact way each of your feet are individually shaped.		Minimal support, mostly cushion
Feels soft to the touch by giving your feet cushion	More support than cushion		Primarily cushion.
Relieves stress points on feet	Yes, with exactness		No
Fixes alignment in feet and body	Yes		No
Improves gait and body pains	Yes		No
Recommended and evaluated by a doctor	Yes		No
Inexpensive	Usually, depending on insurance		Cheap

As you can see, custom orthotics are highly advantageous, followed by semi-custom orthotics. Unfortunately, drugstore orthotics do not offer many advantages at all. Their cheap cost and cushy feel convince many customers to buy, but they do not function as an orthotic should, and are essentially a waste of money. They do not change the way the foot is aligned or striking the ground. Custom orthotics are obviously the best choice. Call our office 440-946-5858 for help deciding which is the best route for you.

DO YOU HAVE FUNGUS TOENAILS YOU ARE ASHAMED ABOUT !

Do You Have Fungus Toenails You Are Ashamed About

 

Do you have thick, discolored toenails? Are you embarrassed to show your toenails in public? You could have toenail fungus.

What is toenail fungus? Toenail fungus is called onychomycosis and is a fungus that grows on your nail, causing thick, yellowing and discolored nails.

How do you treat toenail fungus? In the past, fungal toenails have traditionally been treated with strong medications that can cause liver damage or with topical liquids and creams that are time consuming to apply and provide poor results. With new breakthrough laser therapy, however, the outcomes far exceed any other treatment that is currently available and without any of the dangerous side effects of medication.

What is laser treatment? With approximately an 80% success rate, the laser treatments are virtually painless and are performed in the office in minutes. The laser device utilizes safe light energy that passes through the toenail destroying the fungus without damaging the surrounding skin. The treatments will help patients grow new, clear and healthy toenails over a three to nine month period. The laser treatment consists of approximately three 10-minute laser procedures four weeks apart. Shoes and nail polish can be worn immediately after treatment. Some patients may require additional treatment sessions depending on the severity of their condition. Some of the reported advantages include no pain, no anesthesia, short treatment, no side effects, quick recovery and visible improvement in toenail appearance.

When should you treat toenail fungus? If you want to be “sandal ready” for summer, book your appointment now, and get ready to show off those beautiful healthy toenails. It takes months to treat, which surprises many patients. It’s time to throw away those creams and pills and stop hiding your feet.  Call our office today at 440-946-5858 to book your laser therapy.