Having appropriate shoes is of utmost importance for people with
neurological disease,
foot deformities, or diabetes.
Benefit of Orthopedic Shoes:
-Decreases the chance pressure wounds.
-Improves circulation in your feet.
-Protects you from infection and deterioration of your health
Having appropriate shoes is of utmost importance for people with neurological disease, foot deformities, or diabetes.
Benefit of Orthopedic Shoes:
-Decreases the chance pressure wounds.
-Improves circulation in your feet.
-Protects from infection or deterioration of your health.
-Foot deformities
-Bunions
-High arches or flat feet
-Hammer toes
-Arthritis
-Plantar Fasciitis
-Post Foot Injury or Surgery
-Accommodator shoes
With a large selections of styles for both men and women, there are options for all activities and occupations.
In addition to custom shoes, we offer custom insoles.
What to expect
After receiving a prescription from an in-person visit with healthcare provider, schedule
an appointment at Family O&P.
If you are a diabetic with Medicare, they require a prescription from an in-person visit with an MD or DO, the doctor overseeing your diabetic care.
At the first visit, the staff will review your paperwork and insurance to confirm everything is in order.
Initial evaluation and discussion on what shoes will be best suited for your particular needs. The goal of orthopedic shoes is to provide a safe environment for your feet so you can participate in your daily activities.
You can also decide on style, color, etc.
A cast or scan will be taken of your feet if you are receiving custom shoes or insoles.
Our staff will begin working behind the scenes with your doctor and insurance carrier to obtain proper documentation and pre-approval.
Fabrication time varies depending on your needs, availability, and insurance authorization.
Custom shoes require 2-4 weeks for fabrication.
Common Questions
See some common questions and answers below, or call us at 308-338-3550
This entire process can be quick but may take up to 4 weeks depending on your insurance carrier.
If you require a custom shoe, fabrication takes 2-4 weeks.
Self-pay individuals can receive their shoes within 1-2 days depending on the in-stock availability of the shoe style they choose.
Medicare regulations require a prescription obtained from a face-to-face visit with a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopath (DO) to cover diabetic shoes or insoles.