--- title: "Custom Orthotic Evaluations and Fittings | Dosher PT" canonicalUrl: "https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/lower-extremity/services-custom-shoe-orthotic-evaluations-fittings/" excerpt: "Get precise custom shoe orthotics evaluated and fitted at Dosher Physical Therapy. Correct foot mechanics to relieve knee, hip, and back pain." metaDescription: "Get precise custom shoe orthotics evaluated and fitted at Dosher Physical Therapy. Correct foot mechanics to relieve pain." datePublished: "2026-02-16T02:02:29+00:00" dateModified: "2026-06-09T12:20:42+00:00" --- Custom Orthotic Evaluations and Fittings | Dosher PT - ** Services & Treatments # Custom Orthotic Evaluations and Fittings Get precise custom shoe orthotics evaluated and fitted at Dosher Physical Therapy. Correct foot mechanics to relieve knee, hip, and back pain. Share On [](/) [Home](/) [Services & Treatments](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/) [Lower Extremities](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/lower-extremity/) Custom Orthotic Evaluations and Fittings The foundation of your body is your feet. When the mechanics of your feet are misaligned—such as with excessive pronation (flat feet) or supination (high arches)—the impact ripples up, causing pain and dysfunction in the ankles, knees, hips, and lower back. At Dosher Physical Therapy, we offer comprehensive Custom Shoe Orthotic Evaluations and Fittings to correct these biomechanical faults. Our physical therapists combine their expertise in human movement and gait analysis with advanced fitting technology to create precise custom-molded orthotics. This personalized approach ensures your orthotics support your unique structure, providing a stable foundation to relieve pain and improve overall body alignment. ## What Are Custom Shoe Orthotics? Custom orthotics are medical devices specifically molded to the contours of your feet. Unlike generic, over-the-counter insoles, custom orthotics provide precise, therapeutic support designed to: Correct Biomechanical Faults: Guide the foot into its most efficient and neutral position during walking, running, and standing. - Balance Pressure: Distribute pressure evenly across the sole of the foot, reducing stress on joints, ligaments, and tendons. - Reduce Pain: Alleviate symptoms from conditions caused by poor foot mechanics, providing relief for chronic Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation issues, knee pain, and even Lumbago and Lumbar Strain Treatments. ## Who Needs Custom Orthotics? If you suffer from chronic lower-body or back pain that has not responded to traditional therapies, or if a therapist has noted a significant gait deviation, custom orthotics may be the missing piece of your treatment plan. Conditions commonly treated with custom orthotics include: - Plantar Fasciitis Management: Providing arch support to unload the inflamed plantar fascia. - Knee Pain & Tracking Issue Therapy (Patellofemoral): Correcting foot pronation that causes the knee cap to track incorrectly. - Chronic Low Back Pain: Addressing leg length discrepancies or pelvic tilt caused by foot instability. - Shin Splints and Achilles Tendinitis: Reducing stress on the lower leg tendons and muscles. - Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation: Necessary for managing conditions like bunions, heel spurs, or post-operative stabilization. - Athletic Performance: Optimizing foot strike and stability for runners, jumpers, and athletes in demanding sports. ## The Dosher Evaluation and Fitting Process Our process is meticulous and focuses on your entire kinetic chain, not just your feet: - Comprehensive Evaluation: The therapist performs a detailed physical examination, assessing your posture, lower extremity strength, and joint flexibility. - Gait and Movement Analysis: We observe you walking or running to precisely identify how your foot mechanics contribute to your symptoms. - Digital Casting and Molding: Using advanced casting techniques, we capture a non-weight-bearing mold of your feet in their optimal, neutral position. This ensures the orthotic provides the exact support needed. - Custom Fitting and Review: Once the orthotics are fabricated, you return for a fitting session. The therapist ensures proper comfort and fit within your shoes, providing instructions on how to gradually break them in. - Integration into Therapy: Your orthotics are integrated with strengthening and flexibility exercises (like those in our General Strengthening Exercises or Proprioception Exercises programs) to create a long-term solution. ## Additional Resources and Services Custom orthotics are an essential component of care for many services we offer: - Balance and Fall Prevention: Providing a more stable base for safer walking. - IT Band Condition Treatment: Often linked to biomechanical issues stemming from the feet. - Postural Correction and Fault Therapy: The foundation of good posture starts from the ground up. To schedule your biomechanical assessment and take the first step toward correcting your body’s foundation, please visit our Contact page or call your preferred clinic location. ## Custom Orthotic Evaluations and Fittings is offered at our following locations [Easley, SC](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/locations/easley-sc/) [Clayton, GA](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/locations/clayton-ga/) [Anderson, SC](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/locations/anderson-sc/) [Pickens, SC](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/locations/pickens-sc/) [Powdersville, SC](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/locations/powdersville-sc/) ## Related Lower Extremities Services** [### Plantar Fasciitis Management Get lasting relief from Plantar Fasciitis heel and arch pain with specialized management programs at Dosher Physical Therapy. End painful first steps. Learn More](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/lower-extremity/services-plantar-fasciitis-management/) [### Orthopedic Post-Operative Rehabilitation Expert Orthopedic Post-Operative Rehabilitation for Total Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee, Shoulder), ACL, and Rotator Cuff repair at Dosher Physical Therapy. Learn More](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/lower-extremity/services-orthopedic-post-operative-rehabilitation/) [### Knee Pain & Tracking Issue Therapy Get specialized therapy for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and knee tracking issues at Dosher Physical Therapy. Resolve pain around the kneecap. Learn More](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/lower-extremity/services-knee-pain-tracking-issue-therapy-patellofemoral/) [### IT Band Condition Treatment Get specialized IT Band Condition Treatment at Dosher Physical Therapy. Resolve lateral knee and hip pain and correct gait mechanics for runners and athletes. Learn More](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/lower-extremity/services-it-band-condition-treatment/) [### Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation Services Specialized Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation at Dosher Physical Therapy. Treat Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis, and sprains to restore confident mobility. Learn More](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/lower-extremity/services-foot-and-ankle-rehabilitation/) [### Post-Surgical Orthopedic Aftercare Recover stronger with expert orthopedic aftercare at Dosher PT. Personalized physical therapy for joint replacements, reconstructions, spine surgeries, and more. Learn More](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/lower-extremity/post-surgical-orthopedic-aftercare/) [### Athletic Services Our expert physical therapists empower your athletic journey using advanced performance-enhancing techniques, including dry needling, Kinesio taping, muscle cupping, and biomechanics correction. Learn More](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/services/lower-extremity/athletic-services-and-techniques/) Let's CHAT ## Ready to get back on your feet? Whether you want to return to the athletic field, or simply walk up the stairs without knee pain, we can help. Dosher Physical Therapy serves the Upstate with five convenient clinic locations. [Request an Appointment](https://www.dosherphysicaltherapy.com/contact/)