New Foot Orthoses Break-In Best Practices for Optimal Function

Properly prescribed new foot orthoses can improve foot function, leading to changes in foot muscles, leg position, and overall comfort. To ensure a smooth transition, it is important to follow a gradual break-in process, wearing the orthoses for increasing durations each day and monitoring for any signs of irritation. These best practices help avoid discomfort and allow the feet to adjust effectively to the orthotic support.

• Foot orthoses
• Break-in process
• Orthotic wear
• Foot function
• Gradual adjustment

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1. New Foot Orthoses Break-In Time. Best Practices. Therapeutic Shoe Fitter. To take full advantage of the learning opportunities presented in this resource, view the presentation in Slide Show mode. Click on the Slide Show tab in your Microsoft PowerPoint tool bar, then click on the From the Beginning tab. As an alternative, you may press the F5 key as a shortcut to begin the presentation.

2. New Foot Orthoses: FUNCTION When properly prescribed, new foot orthoses will improve the function of your feet. With improved function, come changes. What Changes? Muscles in your foot. Muscles connecting your foot to your leg. Leg position.

3. New Foot Orthoses: ADVICE Because of the changes, break in your new orthoses GRADUALLY Otherwise, you may experience foot, leg, knee, or hip pain.

4. New Foot Orthoses: BEST PRACTICE WEAR YOUR ORTHOSES: ONE HOUR = FIRST DAY TWO HOURS = SECOND DAY THREE HOURS = THIRD DAY ETC. EIGHTH DAY = FULL TIME (May take longer)

5. New Foot Orthoses: BEST PRACTICE AFTER EACH DAY: Remove your socks and inspect your feet for signs of irritation. If you see any redness, note how long it takes to go away.

6. New Foot Orthoses: BEST PRACTICE DURING BREAK-IN TIME: Wear in only ONE pair of shoes. If you feel a hotness, take out the orthoses blisters may form. Always wear socks.

7. New Foot Orthoses: BEST PRACTICE DO NOT: Wear while running until after the FIRST WEEK.

8. New Foot Orthoses: BEST PRACTICE AFTER ONE WEEK Wear as much as possible for the next TWO WEEKS.

9. New Foot Orthoses: BEST PRACTICE AFTER THREE WEEKS Have re-evaluated. Make necessary adjustments.

10. New Foot Orthoses QUESTIONS?

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