Foot Health Services at VP


To schedule an appointment, please call
410-749-4561

Pedorthist Hours:
Mon.-Sat. 10-6
(Some evening
appointments available.)

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Pedorthic Assessment
An assessment of the lower limb alignment, movement
pattern, general function of the foot and the interaction
of the foot with the rest of the body.

Gait Analysis
The observation of the lower extremity in motion, to determine
deviations in alignment, movement pattern and symmetry.

Custom Foot Orthoses (Orthotics)
Foot appliances placed within shoes which are manufactured from
three-dimensional images of the foot.

Custom Made Footwear
Footwear that is manufactured from a three-dimensional
image of the foot and lower leg. Footwear can be
functional or accommodative.

Footwear Modification/Customized Footwear
The adaptation of footwear to accommodate deformity and/or improve function of the foot and
lower limb.

Over the Counter (OTC) Footbed (Insole)
Prefabricated commercial insoles that the Certified Pedorthist can modify with the addition of posting, padding and/or metatarsal support.

Therapeutic/Orthopedic Shoes
Provides a stable base for an orthoses to sit on. Appropriate footwear is crucial, and an
orthosis is rendered less effective by placing it within inferior footwear.

Specialty Footwear
Post-op shoes and forefoot and rearfoot relief shoes.