Is Tight Calf Muscles: The Hidden Cause of Many Foot Problems?

Why Healthy Feet Start with Flexible Calves By a Board Certified Pedorthist Section 1: How Tight Calves Affect Your Feet The Walking Cycle Walking is a carefully coordinated movement consisting of three major phases: Heel Strike The heel contacts the ground first, beginning the walking cycle. Midstance Your body weight moves over the entire foot […]

Why Choosing U.S Orthotic Center

At the U.S. Orthotic Center, innovation and craftsmanship merge to redefine comfort, performance, and foot health. custom orthotics and foot health At the U.S. Orthotic Center, innovation and craftsmanship merge to redefine comfort, performance, and foot health. Jeff, our Lab Coordinator, is an accomplished inventor and designer who holds multiple patents for footwear technologies developed […]

Guest Perspective: Important Message to Podiatrists and Pedorthists

2026, April, Feature Article | 0 comments A Simple Temperature Test Can Help Save Limbs and Lives One simple step in every patient evaluation can help save limbs and potentially save lives: assess the feet and lower legs for temperature on every patient who enters your office. A basic infrared temperature gun is inexpensive, easy to use, and widely […]

4 Best OTC Orthotics of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested Dr. Scholl’s, PowerStep, Stepprs, and other shoe inserts on our tired, achy feet. Four insoles offered the most comfort and stability. By Lisa FogartyHome & Trends Writer If your shoes never feel comfortable, or you’re burdened with foot pain or conditions such as flat feet, plantar fasciitis, or high arches, orthotics could be the product standing between […]

Arthritic Foot Problems

Carbon Plates are used to relieve pain for an arthritic foot and mid foot arthritis. Often prescribed for hallux ridgidus (a stiff big toe). Toes are a hinge joint, and most people are born with 65-80 degrees of motion in the first toe. Due to genetics, injury, and ill fitting shoes (shoes that are to […]

Difference between orthotics and insoles

Home Orthotic Type Process Quality Shoes Blog Press Testimonials Contact Us Privacy Policy X What is the difference between orthotics and insoles? U.S. Orthotic Center firmly believes that everyone especially athletes should have an insole or orthotic in their footwear. Virtually everyone experiences better comfort and control with insoles. They enable the foot to directly […]