My doctor wants $350 for custom orthotics and they aren't covered by my insurance! I can find them much cheaper online, where they ship you the foam impression kit. Would orthotics purchased online be as effective as the ones I would get from my doctor?
This is for the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
2006-11-16 09:29:42 · 1 answers · asked by Gerry Mander 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The way they do it online is that they send you a kit to take a foam mold of your feet for fitting purposes.
2006-11-16 09:45:08 · update #1
You need to be professionally fitted. Pedorthists I know send their work away, but when it comes back, it needs adjustment to make it work for you. Do you have the lab facilities at home to modify an orthotic for you so that it will work? If so, then go for it. Otherwise, don't bother with them! Look at other options and see if Superfeet would work for you. They need some modification, but they will not be $350!
2006-11-19 12:33:10 · answer #1 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not because while the site may say it is secure, someone that works there still has to process your credit card, and you have no way of knowing that person at all. Or ever finding them if there was a problem.
2016-03-19 09:19:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can an orthotic be "custom," if you have not been fitted for it? You need to be professionally and properly fitted for orthotics.
2006-11-16 09:34:17 · answer #3 · answered by Tammy K 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋