Orthotics & Footwear

A custom medical orthotic is one of the most powerful non-surgical tools in foot and ankle care — but only when it’s actually a medical orthotic. Most patients who try over-the-counter “comfort” inserts, Good Feet Store products, or generic arch supports come away worse, not better, because those products are comfort items, not medical devices engineered for a specific biomechanical problem.

At Marble Falls Podiatrist, Dr. Frank J. Henry, DPM, FACFAS, prescribes custom medical orthotics built specifically for the patient’s foot anatomy, biomechanics, and condition. A properly made medical orthotic lasts 15 to 20 years with periodic tune-ups — making it both clinically effective and a strong long-term value compared with replacing OTC inserts every six months.

This category covers what every orthotic patient should understand: the difference between a comfort insert and a medical orthotic, why Good Feet Store products often disappoint, when orthotics are essential to a conservative treatment plan (plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuropathy, arthritis, PTTD, and many other conditions), what to expect during the orthotic fitting and break-in period, and how to choose the right shoes to work with your orthotics.

We serve orthotic patients across the Highland Lakes and Hill Country, including Marble Falls, Burnet, Kingsland, Horseshoe Bay, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood, and the surrounding Austin area. With 30+ years of experience and more than 40,000 patients treated, we know what makes an orthotic work — and what makes one a waste of money.