Custom Orthotics & AFO Specialist
70% of people think foot pain is normal … It’s not!
According To Dr. Nelya Lobkova
Also known as insoles, shoe inserts, or orthotic inserts, these are not your Grandpa’s custom orthotics. Commonly prescribed for plantar fasciitis, flat feet, overpronation and underpronation (supination) as well as pediatric intoeing (pigeon-toe) and out-toeing; Custom Orthotics are worn to resolve those as well as other foot, knee, and back pain conditions. Step Up Footcare uses the latest in kinetic (walking) gait analysis technology to get the most precise customized fit for you, your shoe type and type of activity. The final product is made of high quality material that will last. We can customize orthotics to your running shoes, dress shoes, boots, clip-in biking shoes, cleats, ski-boots and even Birkenstocks. Book a visit with NYC's top Podiatrist and custom orthotics specialist, Dr. Nelya Lobkova at Step Up Footcare in our TriBeCa Downtown NYC location to get your pair of custom made orthotics fitted precisely to your feet.
Custom Orthotics for any shoe and activity type
Do I Need Custom Made Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are to your feet what glasses are to your eyes, they act to alleviate stress and strain on your body brought on by improper foot mechanics by bringing your feet back into alignment. Custom made orthotics can help alleviate foot and ankle conditions listed below and allow you to participate in or even perform at your best in activities you enjoy such as running, dancing, biking, skiing or simply walking pain free.
Plantar Faciitis
Bunions & Hammer Toes
Arthritic Toe Joint
Arch / Heel pain
Metatarsalgia
Runner’s knee / Knee pain
Shin splints
Achilles, Peroneal, Anterior & Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Flat feet & High arch support
Morton's Neuroma
Back pain
IT Band Syndrome
Limb length discrepancy
Overpronation / Underpronation (Supination)
Pediatric intoeing "pigeon-toe" / Out-toeing
Laser Pain Therapy maybe recommended in addition to Custom Orthotics to complement and accelerate recovery from some of the conditions listed above.
How does the scan process work?
That’s the easy part! You walk across a state-of-the-art Gait Plate striking it once with right foot and once with the left, followed by 30 second stand with your feet shoulder width apart. That is it! Afterwards Dr. Nelya Lobkova will walk you through the various orthotic options based on your activity and shoe type. Once your selection is made your orthotics are custom made to order.
Do I need an AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis)?
For certain conditions custom orthotic inserts are not enough and an Ankle Foot Orthosis or AFO device is necessary. An AFO is a custom-made device that provides stability and support to the foot and ankle. An AFO supports and strengthens weakened tendons and ligaments in the foot and misaligned joints such as the subtalar and ankle joints.
AFO’s are used to treat many conditions that cause tendon and ligament weakness, such as congenital neuromuscular disorders including Multiple Sclerosis, acquired conditions like PTTD (Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction) and Drop Foot.
Custom-made AFO’s made by Step Up Footcare are scanned using an iPAD with tech-savvy 3D scanning software that recreates an exact dynamic mold of the lower extremity. The result is a high quality, sleek and functional device providing adequate support without compromising on style.
