Orthotics

There are times that a foot condition affects the rest of the body. These conditions can be caused by something structural rather than infection or strain on the body. For instance, athlete’s foot is caused by a bacteria or an ankle sprain is due to twisting one’s ankle a certain way. However, sometimes, the structure of the foot or ankle themselves are off. While surgery can be an option, many times it’s simpler and more beneficial to use specialized insoles for shoes.

The field that covers that is called “Orthotics”. It’s a specialized medical