Patient Education
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- Achilles Tendonitis
- Ankle Equinus
- Arthritis of Big Toe joint
- Bunion
- Callus
- Capsulitis
- Flatfoot: Acq'd. PTTD
- Ganglion cysts
- Gouty Arthritis
- Hallux Varus
- Hammertoe deformity
- Ingrown toenails
- Kohler’s Osteochondroses
- Limb Length Inequality
- Metatarsal Arthralgia
- Metatarsal Stress Fracture
- Neuroma - Intermetatarsal
- Pediatric Flat Foot
- Peroneal dislocation
- Peroneal tendon tear
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Fibroma
- Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
- Sesamoid Fracture
- Shin Splints
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tailor's bunion
- Toenail Fungus
- Warts - Verruca Plantaris
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- Overview
- Diabetic Shoes
- Shoe Modification
- Accommodative Orthotics
- Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) - Overview
- Richie Brace® - AFO
- Dorsiflexory Assist Device (Allard® ToeOFF Brace)
- Gauntlet AFO (Arizona®)
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- Overview
- Preoperative Care
- Day of Surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Bunionectomy
- Bunionectomy - Post-Op
- Neuroma Surgical Care
- No Barefoot Walking
- Activity Limitations
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Overview
A Certified Pedorthist (Cped) is a non-physician healthcare specialist that is trained to help treat upon prescription, foot and lower leg problems with the use of prescription footwear, orthotics or braces.
Becoming a pedorthist requires completing the educational requirements approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) and passing a written credentialing exam.
A pedorthist will select, make and/or modify footwear and foot control devices to help people maintain or regain as much mobility as possible or to optimize their lower extremity biomechanics.
A pedorthist often times works very closely with a prescribing physician and is a valuable team player when it comes using the shoe to protect at risk feet including patients with arthritis and diabetes mellitus. Patients who have Diabetes Mellitus run an increased risk of developing limb threatening infections. Pedorthists are able to design customized orthotics devices and supply specialized shoes to reduce abnormal foot pressures that lead to the development of foot ulcerations.
Schedule an Appointment

Please call 805.543.7788 for San Luis Obispo, 805.434.2009 for Templeton, or email us to request an appointment.