Teachers are the backbone of our societies, but all that standing throughout the day can take a toll on their own backbones (and their feet!). If you’re a teacher, you know all about that foot pain you feel by the end of the day on Friday. Teachers are often on their feet for many hours, which can take a toll on their feet. If you’re a teacher dealing with foot pain, we recommend a fitting for custom orthotics.

Protecting your feet is important when you’re teaching the future leaders of tomorrow! Our office can produce custom orthotics that fit to your unique foot’s shape and size.

Here are some benefits of wearing custom orthotics:

Reduce pain in your body - A lot of foot conditions, like plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and flat feet can cause pain throughout your whole body. This is due to strain on the ankles, knees, and lower back as your body compensates for your foot alignment. Custom orthotics can help alleviate pain and assist healing in your body as the strain on your joints is removed. If you have diabetes, custom orthotics can also help you avoid ulcers.

Support your feet - Your feet hold up your entire body. If they aren’t properly supported, it can cause issues throughout your whole body. Custom orthotics provide support to your arches and provide balance. Since they’re designed to fit your specific feet, they will give you the balance and support that you need during your day. They can also help correct misalignments and abnormal foot mechanics like high arches or collapsed arches.

Protect your joints - Each time your feet hit the ground, there is force applied to your feet, legs, and spine that is equal to several times your weight. Over time, this can cause pain. Custom orthotics aid in supporting the force load by distributing even pressure across your foot’s surface. They also soften the impact of each step so you can remain active.

Increase balance - Custom orthotics ensure correct alignment, which helps keep you balanced. Experts say that 40%-70% of people have one leg that is slightly longer than the other. While the difference typically isn’t noticeable enough to affect motor functions, it can throw your hips and back out of alignment. Custom orthotics can help balance them out.

Prevent injury and promote healing - Custom orthotics can prevent injuries to your tendons, muscles, and joints, and even prevent stress fractures. They also promote healing by aligning your feet into healthy positions so your tendons and ligaments can self-repair.

Contact our podiatrists

If you’re on your feet all day, you know your feet can feel worn out by the end of the week. Consult with our podiatrists about custom orthotics to help alleviate that pain and prevent future foot and ankle complications. At Tipton & Unroe Foot & Ankle Care, our dedicated foot care specialists understand the importance of protecting your feet with orthotics and proper footwear. Contact any of our locations in Louisville, Bardstown, La Grange to schedule an appointment!