A Pedorthic Clinic in Boise & Meridian
Full-Service Pedorthic Clinic
Now, at Two Convenient Locations
Visits with our ABC & BOC certified pedorthists are by appointment only. It is FREE.
What does a Foot Assessment Include?
The FREE foot assessment at Foot Dynamics includes finding possible discrepancies between your feet or biomechanical issues that would lead to common foot problems. You will receive personalized advice from our certified pedothists. If needed, our provider will prescribe you Medical-Grade Orthotics.
Our foot services include:
- Gait analysis
- Biomechanical assessment
- Prescription for Medical-Grade Orthotics
- Footwear counseling
- Shoe modifications
Conditions we treat:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Metatarsalgia
- Flat Feet
- High Arch Support
- Heel pain
- Bunions
- Neuroma
- Neuropathy
- Post-tibial tendon dysfunction
- Burning feet
- General Foot Pain
Pedorthic Q&A
Q: What are Medical-Grade, Prescription Orthotics?
Medical-grade orthotics are specialized shoe inserts or insoles designed for an individual’s serious foot problems. They are highly crafted from quality materials and custom-made to fit an individual’s unique foot shape. When made right, they alleviate pain, improve posture, correct foot deformities, and enhance overall foot function. We make our medical-grade orthotics in our lab in Boise, giving us a degree of customization that is unavailable elsewhere.
Our custom orthotics include a 90-day comfort, fit, and performance warranty.
Medical-grade orthotics can treat flat feet, plantar fasciitis, bunions, arthritis, and diabetic foot complications. Orthotics also address various foot conditions or biomechanical issues, providing support, stability, and alignment to the feet and ankles. Prescription Medical-grade orthotics are more effective in addressing foot pain, correcting gait abnormalities, and improving overall foot function than orthotics ordered online or mail-in orthotics.
Q: What is a Pedorthist?
A pedorthist is a foot care specialist with extensive training in treating foot or ankle issues via footwear, orthotics, or modification. They are trained to assess and analyze the biomechanics of a person’s feet and lower limbs to determine any abnormalities or conditions requiring specialized footwear or orthotics. A pedorthist also works closely with patients with injuries, diabetes, arthritis, flat feet, bunions, plantar fasciitis, and more.
Q: Why Would You See a Pedorthist?
Why see a pedorthist? Because your feet hurt! Our job is to use orthotics to help manage common foot ailments like plantar fasciitis, neuromas, neuropathies, and bunions.
A pedorthist can also assess biomechanical problems and provide custom-made orthotic insoles or shoe modifications to correct these issues and prevent further problems. People with diabetes are at a higher risk of foot complications due to neuropathy and poor circulation. A pedorthist can help individuals with diabetes select suitable footwear and orthotics to prevent ulcers, blisters, and other diabetic-related foot problems. Arthritis in the feet and ankles can lead to pain and reduced mobility. Pedorthists can design orthotic devices and recommend footwear that provides foot support and reduces pressure on affected joints. After a foot or lower limb injury, such as a sprained ankle, stress fracture, or tendonitis, a Pedorthist can assist with rehabilitation by providing supportive footwear or orthotic devices to aid in the healing process and prevent further injuries.
A pedorthist is crucial in improving foot and lower limb health, enhancing comfort, and preventing future problems by providing personalized solutions tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.
Meet Our Providers
Janice Farren, S.R.Ch Podiatrist
Janice Farren graduated from the Glasgow School of Podiatry in 1981. She practiced Podiatry in Scotland until moving to Houston, TX, in 2000, where she was a foot care specialist and surgical coordinator at Foot Specialists of Memorial, PA.
In 2013, she moved to Foot Dynamics to practice orthopedics and has been a part of the team ever since.
Jeff Radke, CPed
Jeff Radke joined Foot Dynamics in 2018. He has been an ABC Certified Pedorthist for 30 years, training at the Advanced Pedorithic Course NYU Orthotic and Prosthetic Department.
His experience includes heading the orthopedic department for Birkenstock USA in Novato, CA; fabricating foot orthoses and footwear at the Prosthetic Lab of Rochester, MN; and serving as a primary referral source of foot orthotic treatment at the Mayo Clinic.
Our Foot Health Assessment is Free!
We offer a free foot health assessment to determine if you are a candidate for custom orthotics, help you select appropriate footwear, resolve a foot problem, and counsel you about preventative care based on your unique feet. Custom orthotics from Foot Dynamics are superior to what you will find elsewhere. With our Custom Orthotics Fabrication Lab on-site, we take care of you from start to finish and take ownership of our work and the results.