Custom Orthotics in NYC

Foot pain often starts with how your feet move, absorb pressure, and support your body throughout the day. Custom orthotics can help improve support inside your shoes when over-the-counter inserts do not match your specific foot structure. Through Columbus Circle Foot Care's services, Dr. David B. Dixon, DPM, evaluates foot mechanics and recommends orthotics when they fit the patient's symptoms and goals.

Dr. Dixon has cared for podiatry patients in Manhattan for over 40 years. He is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Podiatric Medicine and has experience treating foot pain, pressure problems, sports-related concerns, and structural foot conditions.

Custom orthotics are shoe inserts made to support your feet based on their shape, movement, and pressure points. Unlike store-bought inserts, custom orthotics account for your specific foot structure.

Orthotics can help guide foot function, reduce strain, and improve comfort during standing, walking, or activity. Dr. Dixon may recommend them when foot mechanics contribute to pain or recurring symptoms.

Store-bought inserts use general sizing and support. They may help with mild fatigue, but they do not match the exact shape and movement pattern of your feet.

Custom orthotics use an impression or mold of your foot, along with a podiatry exam, to create support that fits your needs. This can make them a better option for recurring pain, uneven pressure, or specific foot conditions.

Custom orthotics may help patients with pain, imbalance, or pressure linked to foot structure and movement. Dr. Dixon may discuss orthotics during care for heel pain, sports injuries, bunions and hammertoes, corns, calluses, arch strain, or recurring shoe discomfort.

• Arch support
• Heel cushioning
• Pressure redistribution
• Foot alignment support
• Pain during walking or standing
• Shoe fit and comfort
• Support during athletic activity

Dr. Dixon will determine whether orthotics fit your condition after evaluating your symptoms and foot mechanics.

An orthotics consultation starts with a review of your symptoms, footwear, activity level, and medical history. Dr. Dixon examines your feet and ankles, looks at how you stand or walk, and checks areas of pain or pressure.

When custom orthotics make sense, an impression or mold can capture the shape of your feet. The orthotics are then made to fit inside your shoes and support the areas that need correction or cushioning.

Many patients need a short break-in period. Your feet may need time to adapt to the added support, especially if your shoes previously offered little structure.

Dr. Dixon may recommend wearing the orthotics for shorter periods at first and gradually increasing use. Comfortable shoes with enough room for the devices can also make the transition easier.

Custom orthotics usually last longer when patients use them as directed and keep them in supportive shoes. Check them regularly for wear, cracking, odor, or changes in fit.

• Remove orthotics from shoes when cleaning
• Let them dry if they become damp
• Avoid exposing them to high heat
• Wear them in shoes with enough depth
• Bring them to podiatry visits for fit checks
• Replace them when support breaks down

Patients who change activity levels, footwear, or develop new symptoms may need an orthotic adjustment.

Orthotic recommendations should come from a full look at how the feet move, where pressure builds, and what symptoms the patient wants to improve. Dr. Dixon's training includes a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree earned cum laude from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

With over 40 years of podiatry experience in Manhattan and certification from the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Podiatric Medicine, he evaluates custom orthotics as part of a broader foot and ankle care plan.

Custom orthotics can help reduce strain, improve shoe comfort, and support better foot function when pain comes from structure or pressure. Dr. Dixon offers custom orthotics in NYC through Columbus Circle Foot Care.

To schedule a consultation in Manhattan, contact us or call 212-957-9040.