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Orthotics Wearing Schedule

Please read these instructions carefully so that you will have a safe and comfortable adjustment into your new orthotics*.
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    Day 1:  15 min - 1 hour;  or until sore anywhere (within 1 hour)
    Day 2: 15 min-2 hours or until sore anywhere (within 2 hours)
    Day 3: 2-4 hours (or until sore within 4 hours)
    Day 4: 2-4 hours (or until sore)
    Day 5: 2-4 hours (or until sore)
    Day 6: 2-4 hours (or until sore)
    Day 7: 2-4 hours (or until sore)
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    Week 2: 4-6 hours or until sore anywhere on your body
    Week 3: 6-8 hours
    Week 4: gradually increase the time until all day
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* Orthotics may be worn several times a day,  but only after long periods of rest and not more than the recommended hours each interval each day.

Wearing Instructions:

  1. Orthotics are NOT like ordinary shoes.  Instead,  they are more like putting braces on your teeth!  In this,  you will feel soreness/pain during the initial break-in period.  This is NORMAL. In fact,  if there is no soreness or pain after the first week,  the orthotics are not having to do much work and your feet are in fairly good shape already!  Follow the wearing plan regardless.

  2. Please be patient during the first few weeks. 
    1. Do NOT forget the orthotics are under your feet.
    2. Do NOT continue wearing the orthotics all day long. 
    3. Do NOT run,  or use orthotics during
      strenuous activity. 
    4. When first starting to use them in sports or strenuous activities later on after the initial break-in period,  there may also be an adjustment period again.  Use with CAUTION.

  3. Take your orthotics off when your feet (or body) are getting too sore.  Wait till later in the day or the next day to put them on again.  There is no rush.  Follow the wearing plan if you can,  but change it if you must to accommodate your soreness or pain.  You will adjust eventually,  so don’t worry.

  4. A lump underneath the arch (kind of like a golf ball) or itching sensation under the arch may be felt for a while.  This is NORMAL.  This is your third arch which is NOT put in ordinary shoes.  This third arch sensation should disappear gradually between 21 - 28 days;  flat or high arched feet between 45 - 120 days.

  5. One foot may feel more comfortable than the other for a while.  This is also NORMAL. This is due to the condition of adjustment of one foot over the other during the initial stages.  A difference does NOT mean you have the wrong size orthotics under your feet.  All sizes are carefully custom-fit by technicians to match your feet.  Adjustments should NOT be necessary during the first 3 months of wearing orthotics.  A review for adjustment will be more acceptable once your complaint appears constant and annoying past 3 months.

 

2nd & 3rd Months:

  1. Aching on your feet,  or other parts of your body may still be felt even past three months. This is very NORMAL.  Remember,   your whole body is being affected toward a new,  healthier alignment,  so please be patient.  Muscles,  tendons and ligaments take a long time to adjust.

  2. When a repetitive ache continues past 3 months,  try this technique:  Take the orthotics OUT for about 3 to 5 days.  Any aching should reduce significantly or even disappear.  Later,  put the orthotics back in.  The ache should come back with less intensity this time.  Repeat this process many times over until your soreness goes away (this way you are allowing your feet/body time to adjust).

How To Properly Wear Orthotics In Shoes:

  1. Always take out (cut out) the arches which come already in shoes. Wear orthotics only in a flat shoe.

  2. Dr. Scholl’s FLAT cushions (no arches) may be worn UNDERNEATH your orthotics to give you a cushiony bounce on each step.  This should be very comfortable.  Stack two or three to add more bounce;  however the more cushions you add,  the less balance/alignment may be the effect. Watch your feet closely;  take out the cushions if your ankles start to turn inward or outward too much.

  3. If your ankles are still turning inward/outward (and/or you also want to use cushions under your orthotics),  then purchase a pair of new shoes with a high ankle support (work boots with laces,  hiking boots or high ankled tennis shoes will do the job).

  4. It is IMPORTANT to always pay attention to how tight your shoes are while wearing orthotics. It is best to stretch-out your old shoes with newspaper at night if it feels too tight to use orthotics. If shoes are too tight,  you can actually create more problems than solve!  Always wear shoes which are loose enough for your toes to be able to move around in the shoe comfortably,  not crammed.

  5. If you have worn-out the soles on your shoes before you purchased orthotics,  then BUY NEW SHOES! DO NOT WEAR SHOES ALREADY WORN-OUT ON ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER.

  6. You can wear your orthotics for ANY activity and in ALL types of shoes,  as long as your feet AND your orthotics are fitting COMFORTABLY!  If you experience any discomfort,  do NOT wear the same shoe with the same discomfort for a long period of time or you will regret it!

  7. If you want to use sandals,  place Velcro underneath to keep them in place (Velcro is available at fabric stores).  For women,  you can also wear your orthotics inside your stockings.



How To Clean Your Orthotics

  1. Wash in warm water with dish soap or detergent,  rinse and dry with a towel.  You may also soak them in bleach to restore their whiteness.  Do NOT place them in a washing machine or dryer!



Long Term Advice :

  1. For younger folks,  you may need adjustments as your feet grow.  Once your orthotics become sore again,  have them adjusted.  For others,  your feet also change and grow.  Get an adjustment if needed.

  2. Remember,  the warranty does not include much on losing your orthotics or “your dog ate them”, SO BE CAREFUL!!  Chipping,  cracking,  splitting or breaking IS covered.

  3. If you are having ANY difficulties using your orthotics,  please call us at: 1(559) 709 - 8418. Remember there are no refunds till 6 months, then one year,  then exchanges only. This means we will re-size you for as long as it takes to make you happy and comfortable in your orthotics at any time.  Thank you and may you have very HAPPY FEET!

 

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