Your feet are the foundation of your body, yet they’re often overlooked when it comes to overall health. Every step affects your ankles, knees, hips and spine, and when your feet aren’t properly supported, it can lead to pain and long-term musculoskeletal issues. That’s where custom-made orthotics come in.
Orthotics devices are designed to support the precise biomechanics of the feet, benefiting people of all ages and activity levels. They’re especially helpful for children, who face unique challenges as their bodies grow, change and develop. They are also helpful for women, who may face body changes over the years with pregnancy, footwear and other factors.
Women often experience foot and lower-body issues due to structural and lifestyle factors. In fact, women are six times more likely than men to develop plantar fasciitis, an extremely painful condition in the bottom of the foot known as the plantar fascia. Footwear like high heels, ballet flats or unsupportive sandals can throw off the body’s natural alignment, causing pain and discomfort. Pregnancy adds further strain, with weight gain, hormonal changes and altered posture, contributing to pain, swelling, instability and discomfort.
Foot Levelers, a leader in custom orthotics, offers solutions tailored specifically to everyone’s needs, including the unique needs of women. Their orthotics are proven to reduce low back pain by 34.5% as published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. At the Logan University Health Centers, clinicians use the Foot Levelers 3D scanning kiosks to create custom orthotics for each patient. While most orthotics focus on just two arches, Foot Levelers orthotics support all three arches, helping reduce stress and strain and keeping the plantar fascia stabilized throughout the length of the foot.
For pregnant women, Foot Levelers’ Mother Nurture™ Custom Orthotic System provides trimester-specific orthotics that support women throughout their pregnancy and into postpartum recovery. To further support these changes, the Women’s Health Clinic at the Montgomery Health Center on Logan’s campus offers additional support and personalized care.
Children, especially young athletes, can also benefit from custom-made orthotics. As they grow and their musculoskeletal system develops, how their feet interact with the ground plays a critical role in shaping posture and movement patterns. If there’s instability—like flat feet, overpronation or uneven weight distribution—it can lead to discomfort, pain or coordination issues.
The Foot Levelers 3D scanners at Logan Health Centers are also available for pediatric use. Custom orthotics for children can help improve posture, alleviate growing pains and reduce the risk of sports-related injuries. By supporting proper development during critical years, orthotics promote long-term musculoskeletal health and overall well-being.
You can’t avoid being on your feet, but with support and care from the Logan University Health Centers team, you don’t have to live with pain. Call today to schedule an appointment at the Montgomery Health Center (636-230-1990) or the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at Paraquad (314-274-3367).