Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are prescription shoe inserts made for your feet to improve support, alignment, and comfort. Unlike store-bought arch support or insoles, they are designed around your individual foot shape, your gait, and the specific problem you are trying to solve. At Upperline Health, our podiatry team designs custom orthotics to relieve pain, take pressure off problem areas, and help you move more comfortably.
Whether you are dealing with daily foot pain or trying to prevent a problem from getting worse, the right orthotics can make a real difference.
What Are Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are medical devices, prescribed and fitted by a podiatry provider, that go inside your shoes to correct or support how your feet function. They generally fall into two categories:
• Functional orthotics, which help control motion and improve alignment
• Accommodative orthotics, which cushion and relieve pressure on sensitive areas
Because they are made for you, custom orthotics tend to fit better and last longer than over-the-counter options.
A Connected Approach to Orthotic Care
At Upperline Health, custom orthotics are rarely the whole story. They are often part of treating a larger foot or lower-limb concern, so our podiatry providers look at how your feet function and what is causing your symptoms, not just the discomfort itself.
We coordinate your care as one connected team, working alongside the doctors you already see, with the added support of Upperline Plus between visits.
Conditions Custom Orthotics Can Help
Custom orthotics are used to address a wide range of foot and lower-limb concerns. Your provider may recommend them to relieve pain, prevent further problems, or support recovery. Common reasons include:
• Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
• Flat feet or high arches
• Bunions and hammertoes
• Corns and calluses caused by pressure points
• Arthritis and joint pain
• Protecting sensitive feet, including diabetic foot care
• Sports and overuse injuries
• Balance, posture, and gait concerns
What to Expect From Your Care
Getting custom orthotics starts with an exam and a look at how you walk. Your provider will evaluate your feet, identify the source of your symptoms, and take an impression or scan of your feet so your orthotics can be made to your exact specifications. Once they are ready, you will be fitted and shown how to ease into wearing them, and follow-up adjustments help make sure they feel right.
Because each pair is made from a model of your own feet, custom orthotics fit and perform differently than anything you can buy off the shelf.
Why Choose Upperline Health
Patients choose Upperline Health for foot and ankle care because it is focused, coordinated, and built around you. Our podiatry providers diagnose and treat foot and lower-limb concerns regularly, and our connected care model means your foot health is considered alongside the rest of your health.
With locations across a growing network in 25 states, expert care is available close to home, with the added support of Upperline Plus between visits.
Meet Our Podiatry Providers
Your orthotic care is delivered by experienced podiatry providers who diagnose and treat foot and ankle conditions every day. Find a provider to learn more about our team, or explore our foot & ankle specialties.
Find Orthotics Care Near You
Upperline Health offers foot and ankle care at locations across a growing network in 25 states. Use our location finder to find a clinic near you and schedule a visit with a podiatry provider.
Schedule an Appointment
Have questions or ready to get started? Our care team is here to help. Schedule an appointment at a location near you, or contact us with any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
For many people, yes. Custom orthotics are designed to correct or support how your feet function, which can relieve pain and take pressure off problem areas. Because they are made for your feet and your specific issue, they tend to work better than general over-the-counter inserts — your provider will tell you whether they are a good fit for your situation.
Over-the-counter insoles and arch supports offer general cushioning, while custom orthotics are made for your specific foot shape and problem, so they provide targeted support and tend to last longer.
Cost depends on the type of orthotic and your plan, and coverage varies — some plans, including parts of Medicare, may cover orthotics in certain situations. We recommend checking with your insurance carrier, and our team can help you understand your options.
With regular use, custom orthotics often last for years, though they may need periodic adjustments or refurbishing. Your provider can advise based on your activity and wear.
Custom orthotics are commonly used to relieve heel pain and plantar fasciitis, flat feet, bunions, arthritis, and pressure points that cause corns and calluses. Your provider will recommend them when they are likely to help your specific condition.
Most people adjust within a couple of weeks by gradually increasing wear time. Your provider will give you a break-in schedule.
You do not need a referral to see our podiatry team. However, your insurance may require a referral to use your benefits, so we recommend checking with your insurance carrier before your visit.
Contact one of our Upperline Health clinics to get your Custom Orthotics treatment started.
Treatments offered may vary by clinic.