The Many Benefits of Using Therapeutic Footwear

Therapeutic shoes have gone a long way in terms of design that these could pass as regular shoes without people noticing that you are wearing them. If you’re a diabetic or suffering from a foot condition, therapeutic shoes are a must for preventing diabetic foot conditions or preventing it from developing.

Benefits of Therapeutic Footwear

Better foot support

Inserts could be used to restore normal foot structure to those with flat foot or high arches. The feet are responsible for supporting our weight. Any abnormalities in our foot structure leaves us at high risk for injury. A flat foot or high arch can lead to foot injury because it places huge stresses on certain bones or joints in the feet.

Pain management

Therapeutic shoes give people suffering a welcome relief from foot pain and discomfort. People with hammertoes for example would benefit from a wider toe box. These shoes are also made from more comfortable materials that are less confining. A visit to your podiatrist could help you identify possible footwear solutions to your foot problems.

Improved blood flow

High levels of blood sugar can interfere with normal circulation especially in the feet. Diabetics have a high risk of developing neuropathy or diminished sensation on their feet. This makes it harder for them to notice cuts or blisters that can lead to serious infection. Without the normal supply of blood in the feet, the immune system becomes inefficient in providing defense against infection. Healing is also compromised due to the lack of nutrients reaching the feet.

Better mobility

Wearing therapeutic shoes makes moving much easier. Pain and discomfort make simple movements such as walking difficult. With therapeutic shoes people suffering from foot conditions such as hammertoes and other foot deformities move more freely because it reduces pain and discomfort.

It is cheaper compared to surgery

Therapeutic shoes are definitely cheaper compared to foot surgery. But this is not designed to replace surgical treatments for foot deformities but can only be used to prevent serious foot complications that require foot surgery.

Contact James C. Ricketti, DPM and let us address all your foot and ankle needs. Our board-certified podiatrist will tailor treatments based on your individual needs and with our state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options, we’ll help you get back on your feet in no time! Call our office today at 609-587-1674 to make an appointment at our conveniently located Hamilton, NJ office.