Orthopedic Shoes

Orthopedics is a branch of medicine concerned with treating disorders of the muscular and skeletal systems in people. Problems with feet fall into orthopedics too, and Bodell’s Family Shoe Store is a trusted resource for orthopedic shoes and other footwear that can help a chronic, acute or traumatic foot condition. If you are looking for ladies orthopedic shoes or men orthopedic shoes this is the place to be.

There are many common problems associated with people’s feet, some of them are caused by the wrong type of shoe, and many of them can be alleviated by the right type of shoe. Bodell’s Family Shoe Store has the right type of shoes to help with a variety of foot ailments. And with the introduction of their online presence, ShoesRx.com, it is easier than ever to find the right shoes. Lets look at some common foot ailments and see what kind of orthopedic shoes Bodell’s Family Shoe Store has to offer to help.

A bunion is a very common foot ailment. It is a structural deformity that consists of a growth of the bone and/ or tissue at the base of the big toe, where it joins with the rest of the foot. It causes the big toe to turn in towards the rest of the toes, and can be very painful. To help bunions, shoes should be worn that have a larger than average sized space for the toes, in order to make room for the bunion so as not to exacerbate the condition. For dress type shoes, Ecco makes a few very stylish pairs that ease the discomfort of bunions. For casual shoes, try a pair from Mephisto, or New Balance. Bodell’s Family Shoe Store also carries nice sandal types of shoes that can ease bunions. Styles from Mephisto and Birkenstock are well stocked.

Plantar Fasciitis is a condition caused by excessive wear to the band of connective tissue that maintains the arch of a person’s foot. This excessive wear can be attributed to a variety of reasons, most notably, obesity, activity that requires walking on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and wearing footwear with minimal arch support. Plantar Fasciitis can be helped by the use of orthotics and wearing the proper footwear. Bodell’s Family Shoe Store has plenty of shoes in stock that can provide the extra room needed for the inclusion of a prescribed orthotic. MBT Physiological Footwear is a brand that Bodell’s Family Shoe Store carries that is an excellent orthopedic shoe that can help with Plantar Fasciitis and a host of other foot issues.

Hammertoes is a deformity that can take place in the middle joint of the second third or fourth toe which causes the toes to permanently curl downwards. It usually is a result of wearing ill fitting footwear, causing the toes to scrunch to fit into the shoe. Bodell’s Family Shoe Store carries brands that incorporate features like high and wide toe boxes, metatarsal lifts, removable cushion inserts, and soft leather uppers. These features help to alleviate the pain associated with hammertoes.

These are just but a few of the many ailments which can befall feet. Utilizing the ShoesRx.com website can help you to get more information about foot ailments, and how they can be helped with the proper orthopedic footwear.