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Painful walking can indicate blood vessel disease
Did you know many people know that blocked blood vessels
in the heart and the brain can cause heart disease and stroke. But similar
blockages can also occur in the legs, causing pain, numbness and cramping
in the thighs, calves, and buttocks. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
can produce leg pain while walking, which is often mistaken for arthritis
and sciatica. People with PAD may be at higher risk for heart attack and
stroke so early diagnosis is key. A simple, painless test performed in
the physician’s office measures blood pressure in the ankles, which
helps to detect abnormal blood vessel flow in PAD.
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Any small inefficiency in the foot's mechanical system
can predispose you to injury. Custom foot orthotics are medical devices
designed to correct an abnormal or irregular walking pattern. They
perform functions that make standing, walking, and running more
comfortable by maximizing your biomechanical efficiency.
Sample diagnosis that benefit from orthotics:
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Plantar
fascitis/heel pain
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Bunions
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Foot
pain
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Knee
pain
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Low
back pain/sacroiliac dysfunction
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Tendonitis
(foot, knee, hip)
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Neuroma's
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Stress
fractures
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Painful
callouses, corns
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Claw
and hammer toes
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Ankle
sprains and instability
Custom orthotic consultation includes:
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Detailed
evaluation & measurements
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Plaster
casting of your foot
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Fabrication
of custom device
Cost of orthotic:
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In
most cases, the custom orthotic device will cost $370.00
including
shipping.
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A $185.00
deposit is required at the time of casting.
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The
balance of $185.00 is due at the time of dispensing.
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The
cost of the evaluation and follow-up visits are not included
in the cost of the device.
Few insurance companies cover the cost of the actual device. The evaluation and follow-up visits are usually covered by your
insurance company as a physical therapy evaluation or visit. If your coverage requires the number of visits that will be required,
typically 4 visits will suffice. In order for your orthotic consultation to be covered by insurance
you will need a referral from your primary care physician.
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