Jeffrey A. Oster, DPM

Adult Reconstructive Foot And Ankle Surgery

Diplomat Of The American Board Of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow Of The American College Of Foot And Ankle Surgeons

Newark office - 1179 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio (740-344-2984)
Chillicothe office - 4457 State Route 159, Chillicothe, Ohio  45601 (740-775-7771)

Prescription Orthotics

Prescription orthotics are custom made arch supports that are individually manufactured from a cast taken of the feet.  The science of orthotics involves a number of steps.  The initial cast is called a negative cast.  This cast is filled with plaster to form a positive cast that is a plaster model of the foot.  The positive cast is used to manufacture the orthotic.

The manufacturing of the orthotic requires experience in casting techniques, manufacturing of the device and selection of materials for the orthotic.  Tuning and adjustments to the orthotic may be necessary upon dispensing the orthotic.

Our office has an in-house orthotics lab.  Our in-house lab is beneficial in a number of ways.  Not only is our turn-around time faster than most labs, but we can also keep our prices down by cutting out the 'middle man'.  Also, we use the lab for on-the-spot adjustments of orthotics.

Our office takes a careful history and physical to determine whether you are a good candidate for Rx orthotics.  Our orthotics are durable and well tolerated by athletes and patients who spend extended periods of time on their feet.