{"id":110,"date":"2023-08-02T12:12:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T12:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highettpodiatry.com.au\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2023-09-11T14:20:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T04:20:36","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.highettpodiatry.com.au\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Faq&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;FAQ&#8217;s&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h1&#8243; header_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.highettpodiatry.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/HighettPodiatryMentone-137_web.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Highett+Podiatry+Mentone-137_web&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Orthotics FAQ&#8217;s&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will my Orthotics be comfortable?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At Highett Podiatry we guarantee your orthotics will be comfortable<\/li>\n<li>Click here to see our Guarantee policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will I need to buy new Shoes for my Orthotics to fill in?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your shoe size should not change, although some of your shoes may not fit your orthotics.<\/li>\n<li>Reasons for this is that your shoe may be too narrow or shallow to accommodate your orthotics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Why are custom Orthotics Expensive?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Costs involve the prescription, assessment and issue of the orthotic device made specifically for you<\/li>\n<li>The manufacturing lab uses the latest in 3-D scanning and manufacturing of your device<\/li>\n<li>Materials used are of the highest quality<\/li>\n<li>The latest technology is used within our clinic to ensure your orthotics are of the highest quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need to war my Othotics all the Time?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This is individual to the patient. Some people feel the need to wear their orthotics at all times, where others can go periods of time without wearing them<\/li>\n<li>If your symptoms return without your orthotics get them back in your shoes<\/li>\n<li>Remember, your orthotics are like glasses, they only work when you are wearing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How often do I need to Replace my Orthotics&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom orthotics made from nylon rarely wear out. Some EVA devices can compress and will need to be replaced.<\/li>\n<li>Orthotics need to be replaced when they either wear out or become obsolete to your needs.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in foot and lower limb structure and alignment will need a new orthotic prescription.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will Orthotics make my feet weak?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This is debatable. Orthotics only work when you wear them and usually are worn by patients to combat a weakness or alignment issues.<\/li>\n<li>Your podiatrist will give you a strengthening program alongside your orthotic prescription and issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need more than one pair of Orthotics for Different Shoes or Activity?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In some cases (rarely) an orthotic prescription for sport or running can differ to your normal standing and walking orthotics.<\/li>\n<li>Most people only require one pair of orthotics that they can move between shoes and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do Customised Orthotics do the same Job as the Insoles I can buy at the  Chemist?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unfortunately, no. 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