About G&P Custom Orthotics

Who is G&P Custom Orthotics?

Gregory Goodwin, MS, LATC, LPTA
- Athletic Trainer - Assabet Valley Regional H.S. - Marlboro, MA
- Orthopedic Technician - Sports Medicine Associates - Brookline, MA
Jerry Pratt, BS
- Orthotist - Sports Medicine Associates - Brookline, MA

What are Orthotics?

Orthotics are specially designed devices that are worn inside the shoe to control abnormal foot function and/or accommodate painful areas of the foot.

Orthotics can also be used to alleviate limb length discrepancies that could lead to back and hip ailments.

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Types of Orthotics

Rigid
Semi-rigid
Soft

Types of At Risk Feet

Pes Cavus Foot	Pes Planus Foot
rigid high arch foot	flat/flexible foot
poor shock absorber	hypermobile with short 1st raytg
supinator	hyperpronator
Common cavus foot maladies	Common planus foot maladies
stress fx, sesamoiditis, metatarsalgia, achilles tendonitis, ankle sprains, i.t. band tendonitis, reduced fat pad	plantar fasciitis, post.tib.tendonitis, heel spurs, bunions, neuroma's patella-femoral syndrome, hammer toes

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Footwear

Footwear needs to be complementary to the type of foot. (example: motion control vs. cushioning)
Footwear is a very important component - "A good orthotic is only as good as the footwear we are fitting it for."