As you are adjusting to your orthotic device, you will likely have several milestones you want to achieve with the device. Some will be immediate concerns, while others focus on permanent, quality-of-life improvements. When you use orthotics, it is helpful to have clarity about your goals – for ... Read More
Orthotic shoes are often an important part of post-op recovery for some foot surgeries. With 26 bones in the human foot ─ and all the stress and pressures we place on our feet − it is little wonder that feet are so susceptible to injury and the need for various treatments, including foot ... Read More
If you suffer from arthritis-related back pain, your doctor may encourage you to consider orthotics. Back braces, shoe inserts, and neck collars have been shown to successfully alleviate this type of pain. Because arthritis causes pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints, it can often affect the ... Read More
Dr. Robert D. Martin is passionate about restoring his patients’ lives through foot and ankle surgery. Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics is proud to share Dr. Martin’s Clinician Spotlight to offer a closer glimpse into his incredible work. Dr. Martin has a simple and admirable way of measuring ... Read More
A back brace can provide the stability your body needs to recover from a sports injury that affects your spine. Researching back fracture treatment options that are available in Arkansas can help you choose best back brace. Back fractures are a common type of sports injury that can cause pain and ... Read More
Not being able to lift your foot properly can severely limit your mobility. Ankle foot orthotics for foot drop can help improve your quality of life. An ankle foot orthosis (AFO) helps people coping with various foot and ankle problems, including the condition known as foot ... Read More
A cast brace plays an important role in your recovery from a fracture by allowing limited joint mobility, increased muscle activity, and needed continuous support to regain your full range of motion. A painful fracture will almost always require some type of orthotic bracing. That bracing may be ... Read More
Lacking adequate control of the body is the most challenging aspect of cerebral palsy, particularly for children. Choosing a form of orthotic treatment for cerebral palsy is a highly-recommended way to support their growing muscles and bones. While adults with cerebral palsy often have years of ... Read More
If you have a serious condition or chronic pain, an off-the-shelf orthotic device may not be right for you. Talk to your doctor about custom-made orthotics and take advantage of their long-term benefits. A stiff back, uncooperative knee, tired leg, or sore foot are all issues that the right orthotic ... Read More
The orthotics lab at Horton’s Orthotics & Prosthetics is always evolving to keep up with the latest technology and develop our own new ideas. Custom orthotics fill a great need for people who suffer from mobility-limiting injuries and diseases, but much of the incredible work found in the field ... Read More