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How To Use Your Orthotics
Do not expect your foot supports to be comfortable immediately. Like eye glasses and
contact lenses, you will be aware of them for a short period of time, but will quickly
learn how the orthotics realign your feet and the rest of your body. In time they will be
comfortable and you will enjoy wearing them.
 | Start out wearing your orthotics for only one hour the first day. Increase each day by
increments of one hour, so the third day wear your orthotics for three hours. |
| If you experience any achiness, cramping or bruising sensations, stop wearing your
orthotics for the day. There is no rush. Your orthotics are working to undo damage which
took years in the making. Your foot is your best doctor and when it starts to hurt,
listen. Some people can only wear the orthotics for 15 minutes the first day. |
| Be sure to use the correct size of shoe and style with your orthotic. Your doctor will
advise you on proper shoe gear. It is generally best to wear shoes with deep heel seats for
best control and to reduce heel slippage. Remove all arch supports or inserts from shoes
before inserting new orthotics. |
| Your health care provider will want to follow up with an orthotic check in four weeks,
which is when most patients begin wearing their orthotics comfortably. |
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