We are a full service pedorthic facility with certified pedorthists. We are in Crestwood Missouri. Our adderess is 9712 Watson Rd St. Louis, MO 63126 Our phone number is 314-822-9494. www.SoleControlOrthotics.com We Are Fair And We Care! A CertifiedPedorthist, or C. Ped. is a specialist in using footwear - which includes shoes, shoe modifications, foot orthotics and other pedorthic devises - to solve problems in, or related to, the foot and lower limb. Description Primarily, a C.Ped will select, make and/or modify footwear and foot control devices (Orthotics) to help people maintain or regain as much mobility as possible or to optimize their lower extremity biomechanics. Their scope of practice is typically defined in layperson's terms as the bottom of the calf muscle, ankle and below. When ability to walk is affected, everything thatsurrounds or touches a foot- whether it is foot orthoses (commonly known as orthotics or arch supports), shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, socks, hosiery, night splints, bandages, braces, partial-foot prosthetics, or other devices -interactswith a foot. That makes footwear a crucial part of a recommended treatment plan. Most often, it is Certified Pedorthists who create foot orthotics, whether custom-molded, or pre-molded. A mold of the foot. He or she will then make the orthotic from the plaster mold of the footBecoming a C.Ped. requires completing the educational requirements approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) and passing a written credentialing exam (http://www.abcop.org/Credentialing_Pedorthists.asp].We are a pull service on-site foot orthotic labiratory with footwear and foot care products. We provide solutions for just about any type of foot problem. We produce custom foot orthotics by prescription and carry over the counter orthotics for many foot problems/pathologies, as well as most lower limb problems. Our selection of shoes includes dress, casual, athletic, sandals, boots, work boots, clogs, and slippers. Our shoes come in widths from 4A to 6E in sizes 4 to 20. We work in conjunction with foot and ankle orthopedists,podiatrists, doctors of chiropracticand physicians of many otherdisciplines. We also work with, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurses toalleviatefoot, ankle, knee, hip, and lower back problems. Our reputation and patient satisfaction are our priority. We do the right thing and are proud of our reputation in the medical community. We have a large physician referral base who places their faith in our abilities and our results speak for themselves. We have over 70 years combined in our staff in the field of foot/ankle/footwear. What we see the most is plantar fasciitis. We also see tendonitis, pinched nerves, diabetic feet, arthritic feet, metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of foot)constricted blood vessels, and other foot problems.
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