What is Foot Orthotics?
Foot orthotics are orthopedic devices used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust, and support various biomechanical foot disorders.
Reported Purpose & Perceived Effectiveness
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| Purpose | # of patients | # of patients with evaluations | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell |
| Pain in ankles | 14 | 2 |
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| Plantar fasciitis (painful foot) | 6 | 2 |
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| Back pain | 5 | 0 | |||||
| Pain in feet | 4 | 2 |
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| Walking problems | 2 | 1 |
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| Congenital Flat Feet | 1 | 0 | |||||
See all 34 patients currently using Foot Orthotics
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Reported Side Effects
Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Foot Orthotics
| Discomfort | 2 | |
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| Soreness | 1 | |
| Pain in toes | 1 |
Reported Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Side effects too severe | 1 | ||
| Other | 1 |
Reported Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼
Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Adherence
Taking treatment as prescribed
Adherence of Foot Orthotics
Always |
8 | 73% |
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Usually |
3 | 27% |
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Sometimes |
0 | 0% |
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Never |
0 | 0% |
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Burden
Difficulty being on treatment
Burden of Foot Orthotics
Very |
0 | 0% |
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Somewhat |
0 | 0% |
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A little |
6 | 55% |
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Not at all |
5 | 45% |
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Cost
Paid out of pocket
Cost of Foot Orthotics
$200+ |
1 | 20% |
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$100-199 |
0 | 0% |
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$50-99 |
1 | 20% |
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$25-49 |
0 | 0% |
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< $25 |
3 | 60% |
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