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PO Box 81461
Phoenix, AZ 85069
602-863-1833
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Diabetic Approved Orthotics
A balanced body is a happier body! A body that's out of balance can cause you pain anywhere from your feet all the way up to your neck. Custom-made orthotics are specially made just for your feet and for your unique postural condition.
Your feet are the foundation of your body, and they serve you in three important ways: They support your body whenever you stand, walk, or run; they assist you in moving from one place to another; and they help protect your spine, bones and soft tissues from damaging shock stress as you move. Any weakness or unstable positioning in your feet can contribute to postural problems in the rest of your body.
What Do Orthotics Do?
Orthotics help your feet maintain their structural and functional balance as you stand, walk, or run, by keeping your feet in a stable position through out the day.
Take This Test
- Do you stand or walk on hard surfaces for more than 4 hours daily?
- Do you participate regularly in any physical sport, such as basketball, tennis, golf, etc?
- Are you age 40 or over?
- Have you had a prior injury to your knee, back, or neck?
- Do your shoes wear unevenly?
- Do you have joint pain while standing, walking, or running?
- Is one of your legs shorter than the other?
- Do you have knock-knees or bow legs?
- Do you have obvious foot problems, such as bunions, corns, flat feet, etc.?
- Do your feet "toe out" when you're walking?
Arizona Desert Orthopedic Center is an independently owned organization that believes Prosthetic and Orthotic services must be administered and delivered by committed professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients and physicians. To act on this belief, they have a network of American Board Certified Prosthetists and Orthotists with over 30 years of experience. As members of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetics, state of the Art Technology is provided. This wonderful organization is a D4D Patient Support Provider and when we have patients in need of these items, we call Thomas Hamm at 602.508.1783 and you should as well. They are honest, take most insurance and follow through on providing you with the best care and attention to your needs.
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