The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Over The Counter Orthotics

By Brenda Warner


If a person is looking for an answer to their foot problems, they have to be aware of the solutions that are available. However, one should also be aware of the advantages and disadvantage of both over the counter orthotics and those that are custom-made. The following is a look at the ready-made products starting with the advantages.

Not everyone can afford to purchase the higher price custom-made products that one will find at the doctor's office. There are many products sold at specific sections of a drugstore or pharmacy which costs much less. It is a cheaper way to get the help one needs as oppose to spending over one hundred dollars for a custom design product.

Items that are easily accessible are more attractive to the consumer than items that can only be prescribed. A person can go to a nearby store to get whatever items are available for their foot care. This is easier for most people to do than to wait for a doctors appointment and then wait some more after that session to get the actual product that is designed for their feet.

Variety is another positive aspect of ready-made foot care products. This is not to say that a variety of custom-made items cannot be found for the feet. In many stores, people can find something specific to whatever issues they are experiencing. This could be ankle problems, calluses anywhere on the feet, heel spurs, and arch problems.

One of the drawbacks to ready-made foot care items is that they may not be very effective in taking care of the problem. This is due to the fact that many of these products are not designed for the individual and the specific problems that they might have. So the product might not do the job that it is expected to do except a person gets the right one by chance.

Another issue to consider is that the product may not last as long as one will need it to. Custom-made products last longer because they are made from the best materials so they will cost more than the ready-made items. This is one reason why if someone has a serious problem with their feet, it is best to go to a professional who can properly diagnose the problem.

Sometimes a person might have an issue that no one has created a product for. In this case, they might have to go to someone who has the skills to identify or create a remedy for the problem. Ready-made products are designed for the problems that are well known or that are so general that they apply to many people. They are not for someone who is looking for something specific.

Even though one might get great results from using products that are readily available, it is still best to have a specialist determine the best course to take. It all depends on how much money one is able to spend and the severity of their problem. In any case, it is always good to get as much information as possible before making a decision.




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