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Your feet are your foundation, and when they are out of alignment, the rest of your body often pays the price. At Dosher Physical Therapy, we provide custom orthotics and biomechanical evaluations to identify and correct imbalances that contribute to pain, instability, and movement dysfunction. Whether you’re recovering from injury or just want to move better, our goal is to help you feel more supported from the ground up.
Custom orthotics are shoe inserts designed to match your foot’s unique structure and movement pattern. Unlike over-the-counter insoles, they’re made specifically for you, based on a thorough assessment by a licensed physical therapist.
Orthotics can provide:
They’re often recommended for people dealing with foot deformities, high or flat arches, plantar fasciitis, or repetitive stress injuries.
Biomechanics refers to the study of how the human body moves. A biomechanical evaluation is an in-depth analysis of your posture, gait (walking pattern), and how forces move through your body. At Dosher PT, this assessment helps us pinpoint the root cause of pain or dysfunction, often starting with your feet and working up through your knees, hips, and spine.
Our evaluation includes:
This information allows us to design a treatment plan or recommend orthotics tailored to your needs.
We often prescribe orthotics and biomechanical retraining for:
At Dosher PT, your visit starts with a detailed discussion of your symptoms, lifestyle, and activity goals. We’ll then perform a biomechanical assessment to evaluate how your feet function during movement. If orthotics are appropriate, we’ll:
If you’re dealing with chronic pain, recurring injuries, or just want to move with better alignment, custom orthotics and biomechanical therapy could be the solution you need. Let Dosher PT help you take that first supported step.