PTI Orthotics and Foot Resource Lab, Denver CO

Trouble walking in winter?

Foot pain, or unsteadiness, can make walking freely and confidently a problem at any time of year. However, when frosty, icy, slippy, mornings arrive; followed soon after by winter snows, the problem can become more acute. The pain and discomfort you already feel can be heightened in your senses by a nervous distrust of the…
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3-D scan of feet to create custom orthotics

What are common causes of foot pain?

Pain in the feet can range from mild to severe. However bad the pain is, it can prevent sufferers from walking comfortably and from doing hobbies and activities they love. The main causes of foot pain are: Arthritis, which can lead to foot conditions such as hallux rigidus Forefoot conditions such as claw toe, metatarsalgia…
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Orthotics for Arthritis

Quality orthotics are more than just foot inserts

If you’re experiencing heel or foot pain, you’ve probably thought about getting foot inserts to relieve some of the discomfort. However, foot inserts can be made with different materials, and some are better quality than others. While some may support the abnormal movement of your feet to relieve pain, others don’t. That’s why it’s vital…
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Why a proper fit is so important

Imagine a vacation resort mixing up a couple of bookings. An elderly couple are given a six-bedroom villa and a family of six a two-bedroom one. The manager refuses to sort the problem, so everybody would be left both uncomfortable and unhappy. The same is true when being fitted with custom orthotics. You can’t find…
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Orthotics to help with osteoarthritis

Why your foot pain isn’t going away

If you experience foot or heel pain that doesn’t go away, you’re not alone. Many people with foot pain tend to look for cheap solutions that worsen their condition. Here are four reasons why your foot pain isn’t going away. You’re not using the right orthotics You’re straining your feet You didn’t visit an orthotic…
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3-D scan of feet to create custom orthotics

It’s just a lile pain!

No, it’s not. Ignoring your foot pain or ruling it out as normal is the worst thing you can do for your overall health and well-being. While foot pain can subside with time, in some cases, it can get more severe, affecting your walk or gait. Therefore, once your foot pain starts impacting your life,…
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Custom molded feet casts

When you first use custom orthotics

Occasionally, patients think (or hope) that using a new custom orthotic will instantly leave them feeling pain-free. It’s important to appreciate that a ‘break in’ period for your orthotics occurs as all the muscle groups above your foot will be asked to suddenly function in a different way than they are used to – and…
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Orthotics to help with osteoarthritis

Why there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution

Your feet are unique; therefore, it stands to reason that any treatment for problems you might encounter should be similarly individualistic. It must be the case that any mass-produced products simply cannot be specifically tailored to your own needs. So many factors need to be considered. These include your age and weight and the level…
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Custom Orthotics to treat foot pain

Why you should consult an orthotic expert

An orthotic expert is skilled at professionally fit shoes, custom orthotics, and shoe modifications. They can recommend shoes and custom orthotics to correct your gait and relieve persistent aches or pain in your knees, hip, and feet. Here are some of the reasons you need to consult with an orthotics expert before purchasing any insoles.…
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Orthotics custom-fabricated for your individual foot

Is your chronic foot pain making you depressed?

We all know how foot pain can be a – well, pain in the foot – but what role does foot pain play in depression when it becomes chronic? Research has shown that having to continually deal with sudden, sharp, or severe pain as a part of daily life can play a major burden on…
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