Features of a Supportive footwear – Podiatry services

Having an unusually shaped foot or functional impairment of the lower limb is often grounds for the prescription of medical grade footwear (MGF). This may be exacerbated if you have an underlying medical condition such as diabetes, severe arthritis or many other afflictions.

Characteristics of MGF include shoes that possess a deeper than usual toe-box (to perhaps accommodate clawed or malaligned digits), and a seam free upper (to minimise irritation and risk of skin breakdown (particularly for those individuals with diabetes and /or peripheral neuropathy).

Support, stability, cushioning, and proprioception are also important. Ideally, a non-slip sole will also be a characteristic of the MGF. Further modifications may include a Velcro secure (for ease of fastening the shoes), or even a rocker bottom sole (to aid in ambulation).

Often a MGF will also possess extra depth and width throughout the shoes. This will allow for the accommodation of odeama, orthoses, bony irregularities or perhaps an ankle-foot-orthosis. A neoprene, or stretch upper, may also be beneficial when fitting these anomalies of the foot.

Here are a list of long standing reputable world wide brands that we stock locally in each of our stores, providing a service which all podiatrist suggest to their valued customers. This service enhances the work of our valued podiatrist in improving the health and foot condition of their customer and add value to their service.

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