About this video
Last updated: 9 October 2026
The video says orthotics, also known as insoles or arch supports, are designed to give the feet extra support, improve alignment and take pressure off sore spots. It names three types: custom, pre-fabricated and arch supports or inserts. The video says orthotics alone sometimes cannot fully resolve the issue, and that surgery may then be an option.
Key points
- It describes custom orthotics as made from a mould of the feet, for issues such as severe flat feet, high arches or severe plantar fasciitis (heel and arch pain).
- Pre-fabricated orthotics are described as over-the-counter, pre-made in various sizes, offering general arch support and cushioning, and helpful for mild arch pain, fatigue or general foot discomfort.
- It describes arch supports, insoles and inserts as mainly supporting the arch of the foot, which it says can help with arch pain and how the foot lines up.
- It says orthotics can help people with plantar fasciitis, flat feet, high arches, bunions (a bony bump at the base of the big toe) or diabetes.
- Orthotics alone, it says, sometimes cannot fully resolve the issue, so surgery may be an option; the aim is the right solution for the individual, not jumping to surgery.
Questions this video answers
What are orthotics?
The video says orthotics, also known as insoles or arch supports, are designed to give the feet extra support, improve alignment and take pressure off sore spots. It names three types: custom, pre-fabricated and arch supports or inserts.
What if orthotics are not enough?
The video says orthotics alone sometimes cannot fully resolve the issue, and that surgery may then be an option. It says the aim is to find the right solution for the individual rather than to jump to surgery.
