Custom Foot Orthotics

Custom foot orthotics represent a foundational approach to whole-body wellness that has been utilized by physicians for over 150 years in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. At Feidy Chiropractic, we provide Marietta and East Cobb patients with precision-crafted orthotic devices designed to support, align, and correct foot deformities while preventing further dysfunction. According to the World Health Organization, orthotic devices are classified among the 50 essential assistive products for optimal human function. A systematic review published in the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center found that orthotics—both prefabricated and custom-fitted—reduce pain and improve function in adults with acute plantar fasciitis with few risks or side effects. Studies consistently demonstrate pain relief and improved function within 1 to 3 months of orthotic use. For East Cobb professionals who spend long hours on their feet in offices along Johnson Ferry Road or the Cumberland business district, custom orthotics provide essential support that reduces fatigue and prevents chronic pain conditions.

Research published in Biomedical Research International demonstrated dramatic pain reduction in patients wearing custom foot orthoses for plantar fasciitis. The study showed that at rest, mean pain scores were reduced by 67.5% after just three weeks, 75% after six weeks, and an remarkable 95.31% after nine weeks of consistent orthotic use. No participants reported adverse effects from wearing the devices. A randomized controlled trial published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders found that custom foot orthoses significantly improved first-step pain—that characteristic stabbing heel pain when getting out of bed—in individuals with plantar fasciopathy. The research also demonstrated measurable reduction in plantar fascia thickness on ultrasound imaging. For Marietta residents whose morning routine is disrupted by heel pain, or East Cobb athletes training at East Cobb Park or Swift-Cantrell Park, our custom orthotics can restore pain-free movement.

What makes foot orthotics uniquely valuable is their influence on the entire kinetic chain—the interconnected system of bones, muscles, and joints that extends from your feet through your ankles, knees, hips, and spine. Research published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science demonstrated that biomechanical foot orthoses significantly affect the biomechanics of the pelvis and low back during walking. The study found that patients with malalignment syndrome showed significant improvements in walking speed, step length, and pelvic alignment when using custom orthotics. Additional EMG studies have shown that orthotics significantly alter the onset and amplitude of low back and pelvic muscle activities, potentially reducing chronic muscle tension that contributes to back pain. For East Cobb patients experiencing knee pain, hip discomfort, or chronic low back issues, addressing foot mechanics may be the missing piece of the treatment puzzle.

The effectiveness of foot orthotics for knee conditions has been extensively studied. Research on lateral wedge insoles for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis has shown biomechanical benefits including reduced knee loading. A 2025 randomized controlled clinical trial published in Biomedicines investigated foot orthoses in patients with patellofemoral pain (knee cap pain) and found that both biomechanical and sensorimotor orthotic treatments led to improved biomechanical coupling and pain reduction in the knee joint over a 3-month intervention period. The researchers concluded that targeted improvement in foot position leads to improved foot kinetics and kinematics, which in turn reduces discomfort in the knee joint through biomechanical coupling. Whether you're a Marietta golfer at Indian Hills Country Club dealing with knee stiffness, or an East Cobb runner experiencing patellofemoral syndrome, custom orthotics can help restore comfortable movement.

At Feidy Chiropractic, our approach to foot orthotics is integrated with comprehensive chiropractic care. We begin with a thorough biomechanical evaluation that examines how your feet move, how you walk, and what areas are under excessive stress. Using advanced technology, we create custom orthotic devices crafted specifically for your unique foot contours and gait pattern. Unlike mass-produced insoles found at drugstores, our custom orthotics address specific imbalances including overpronation (feet rolling inward) and supination (feet rolling outward), reduce strain on muscles and ligaments, and alleviate stress on the knees and lower back. Combined with spinal decompression and therapeutic massage, our orthotics program offers East Cobb and Marietta patients a complete solution for musculoskeletal wellness from the ground up.