Who wears orthotics as an RN?

[RN2B123]

I just got custom made orthotics (I'm a 4th year student nurse) and I hope to prevent foot problems during my nursing career by getting them now instead of waiting until I am older. I get occasional plantar fascitis and hope that this will help

Have you found that they help during a long 12 hour shift?

[ohmeowzer RN, RN]

i wear orthics and love them... i've had them a long time ... they really help

[Flare, ASN, BSN]

no orthotics here -but i am extremely picky about my shoes. I am a big fan of Dansko professionals.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

I used to get good shoes, the best I could find, and then put in different "orthopedic" insoles when they needed replacing.

Then I got actual custom-fitted orthotics from a podiatrist, and now I can wear totally cheap shoes, LOL, and have my feet, legs, hips and knees feel great!

[Ruby Vee, BSN]

i wore orthotics for years after my knee injury. now, after my back injury, i'm wearing dansko professionals. recommended by a pt, they help both my knees and my back!

[jer_sd]

I have orthotics, I broke both of me heels 10 years ago. Had custom orthotic made 5 years ago and love them when I am on my feet for long periods of time. Only down side is not to wear them at the gym on leg days.

Jeremy

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

I wear Dr. Sholl's heel pain relief orthotics and love them. I got plantar fascitis last year and it took several months to get better and the orthotics seem to help with preventing a recurrence.

I also do some schilles stretching daily.

[Fiona59]

I'm an LPN and wear them. The time spent at the podiatrist having your feet cast for the custom fit is well worth the time and money.

[jstbreathe]

I bought mine 3 years ago for $19.99. Love them. cant go with out!!

cheap ones work just as well.