Archive for March, 2009

Published by Right Way Custom Molded Shoes in Riviera Beach Florida on 25 Mar 2009

Osteoarthritis Shoes

Osteoarthritis ShoesPatients with osteoarthritis may benefit from the use of orthotics to correct inequalities in leg length, and the use of shoes with cushioned insoles which decrease shock from impact.

If you have knee osteoarthritis, the shoes you wear may significantly affect your condition. After deep research it has been concluded that in terms of knee loading, which plays a role in the progression of knee osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis shoes that are flat, flexible, and allow natural foot motion are best. 

The types of shoes worn by people with knee osteoarthritis should be evaluated more closely in terms of their effects on the disease. Specialized osteoarthritis shoes are designed to decrease dynamic loads at the knee therefore they are a promising therapy for osteoarthritis.

To minimize the stress on the joints choose well-cushioned shoes. Go for osteoarthritis shoes with lace-up fastenings or an adjustable strap: they keep the heel in place and stop the toes being pushed to the front of the shoe. Your feet should keep their natural shape when in osteoarthritis shoes. There should be a centimetre between the end of your longest toe and end of shoe. They should also be roomy enough to accommodate any swelling, so go for a wide, deep pair.

Your podiatrist can advise you on the best type of osteoarthritis shoes to wear for your exact problem. If you develop hallux valgus (where your big toe drifts towards your second toe), for example,  your podiatrist may recommend a shoe with a stiff sole. This relieves pain by reducing the movement of the big toe. In some cases, a shoe with a slight heel raise may be more comfortable.

Osteoarthritis shoes with orthoses, which are special shoe inserts that help re-distribute the pressure as you walk can also help you ease the pressure on the affected joints, and therefore reduce the pain and inconvenience. They’ll help you walk in such a way that alleviates the pain in your joints.  Insoles and osteoarthritis shoes offer great potential, as simple, inexpensive-treatment strategies for knee osteoarthritis.

At Right Way Custom Molded Shoes Inc. we are dedicated to provide the highest quality of custom footwear including osteoarthritis shoes, which are a promise to help you relieving your symptoms.

Send us an Email or Contact us for more information about our line of custom molded shoes, orthotics and footwear products. We will promptly answer all your inquiries and help you find the optimal treatment for all your feet care needs.

Rush service is available for delivery of custom molded shoes (shipped 3 working days from date order confirm).

Published by Right Way Custom Molded Shoes in Riviera Beach Florida on 17 Mar 2009

Orthopedist

OrthopedistAn orthopedist practices a branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures such as tendons and ligaments. An orthopedist often treats foot problems, but many other problems as well.

Orthopedists diagnose, treat, provide rehabilitation recommendations and help prevent problems that emanate from any of the aforesaid body structures. They care for patients of any age, including children born with musculoskeletal deformities and even older people with arthritis.

Many orthopedists specialize in certain aspects of the body. It is not unusual to find specialists in hands, feet and ankles, the spine, hip or knee. As specialists in foot problems they can either be orthopedic surgeons who have specialized in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders, or a podiatrist. A podiatrist is a doctor who has gone to a podiatry school to train in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.

Orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists are footcare specialists that prescribe shoes to relieve sensitive areas of the foot; redistribute weight-bearing evenly; reduce pressure points; minimize shearing and friction; improve balance; speed post-surgical rehabilitation; and enhance ambulation, and at Right Way Custom Molded Shoes Inc. of Riviera Beach, Florida we are experts at making the best custom-molded shoes and delivering professional, thorough and courteous service.
 
In a poorly fitting shoe, the movement of the foot’s toes and joints are pushed and pressed and distorted. Custom-molded shoes are made to the exact contours of your foot, assuring you that the inside of your shoe accommodates every part of your foot. Spend your life in total comfort with our custom-molded shoes made according to the best orthopedists prescriptions.

Send us an Email or Contact us for more information about our line of custom molded shoes, orthotics and footwear products. We will promptly answer all your inquiries and help you find the optimal treatment for all your feet care needs.

Published by Right Way Custom Molded Shoes in Riviera Beach Florida on 10 Mar 2009

Men’s Diabetic Shoes

Mens Diabetic ShoesTake good care of your feet, wear men’s diabetic shoes made just for you by Right Way Custom Molded Shoes Inc. of Riviera Beach, Florida. Protecting the foot becomes essential for those living with diabetes and choosing the right shoe very important.

Many shoes designs incorporate hidden seams, usually inside the shoes and these rough surfaces can rub against the skin causing blisters. This is especially problematic when there is absence of feeling and if untreated may fester where the simplest tear becomes infected. 

Shoes should fit the foot with adequate width across the ball of the foot and extra depth in the toes box to accommodate the toes. The shoes should include an accommodative removable insole to support the foot and help spread pressure across the plantar area. High temperature thermoplastic materials are ideal for this purpose. Light weight footwear is an added bonus and seamless socks and stockings to keep moisture away from your feet. It will ensure safety. The following tips can assist you on what to look for when purchasing men’s diabetic shoes:

  • Make sure your men’s diabetic shoes have a high and wide toe box to prevent chafing and pinching that can harm the toes.
  • Your diabetic shoe should fit well. A diabetic shoe with adjustable closures such as hook-and-loop often provides the best fit, since you can make the fit larger or smaller as needed.
  • Do your shopping for men’s diabetic shoes in the afternoon when your feet have swollen up enough.
  • Diabetics are at a great risk for developing blisters, bleeding and lesions between the toes, so your diabetic shoe should be extra protective.
  • A diabetic shoe that is seamless will also take into the fact that your feet are extra sensitive.
  • Your diabetic shoe should have conforming removable insoles to give you extra support. You want removable insoles in your diabetic shoe so you can take them in or out as needed if you want a particular fit.

Consult your physician or podiatrist on a regular basis and ask about men’s diabetic shoes that best fits you. Right Way CMS Inc. of Riviera Beach, Florida designs men’s diabetic shoes for treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Wear our heat moldable, custom fit shoes. Extra-depth and widths available in soft leathers. Our men’s diabetic shoes allow use of diabetic inserts and orthotics.

Send us an Email or Contact us for more information about our line of custom molded shoes, diabetic and footwear products. We will promptly answer all your inquiries and help you find the optimal treatment for all your feet care needs.

Published by Right Way Custom Molded Shoes in Riviera Beach Florida on 10 Mar 2009

Orthotics Shoes

orthotics shoesThe human foot consists of 26 bones bound together by ligaments, supported by muscles and supplied with blood vessels and nerves. 

It is therefore subject to considerable strain and injury. The foot is one of the most vulnerable parts of the body, and inappropriate or poorly fitting footwear is one of the main contributing factors.

Because feet are the foundation of our body, orthotics shoes are designed to provide maximum bio mechanical support and comfort. You may be surprised at how easily they can provide relief to your problems of the legs and hips as well as other parts of your body because these shoes make your feet feel biomechanically correct or in perfect alignment.

With the proper support, most problems with the feet, and in many cases, legs and lower back, can be remedied. If you have experienced or are experiencing any type of discomfort, our orthotics shoes will certainly help you quickly, easily and painlessly as they properly align the body from the feet up.

Our orthotics shoes at Right Way Custom Molded Shoes Inc. of Riviera Beach, Florida provide optimally balanced force distribution across the feet, customized to the patient’s already existing pattern of standing/walking.  They are able to redistribute these pressures efficiently and take pressure off of areas which may be overburdened, as well as help align the bones of the feet, ankles and knees.

We have developed products that have set benchmarks for quality and precision. We also provide the very best orthotics shoes in variety and style as we make them with the requests and wishes of our patients in mind.  

Send us an Email or Contact us for more information about our line of custom molded shoes, orthotics and footwear products. We will promptly answer all your inquiries and help you find the optimal treatment for all your feet care needs.