Now Available At Yellowstone Pharmacy At Forsyth:
Therapeutic Shoes
What are Therapeutic Shoes?
Medical therapeutic shoes are specialized shoes designed to address foot problems and provide additional support, cushioning, and stability for individuals with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, and other foot-related disorders. These shoes are typically prescribed by a physician and may require customization or special features, such as inserts or modifications, to fit the specific needs of the patient.
The Benefits of Therapeutic
Shoes For Your Feet:
Do you suffer from pain in your feet, want to be able to stand or walk longer to continue doing the things you love, or even find yourself being less active, less mobile, and more sedentary due to the pain or discomfort? It may be time to talk to your doctor about therapeutic shoes.
Your Shoes May Even Be Covered!
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the furnishing and fitting of either of these each calendar year, if you have diabetes and severe diabetic foot disease:
- One pair of custom-molded shoes and inserts
- One pair of extra-depth shoes
Medicare also covers:
- 2 additional pairs of inserts each calendar year for custom-molded shoes
Lower Your Risks & Expenses
Preventative medical care, such as medical therapeutic shoes, can save you time, money, and improve your overall quality of life by identifying and addressing potential health issues before they become serious problems.
Wound Care
In the U.S., wounds affect nearly 15% of Medicare beneficiaries (8.2 million) with an estimated annual cost of $28 billion.
Risk of Amputation
Known in large for their risk of complications, preventable nature, and expense, the average cost of amputations is $70,000.
Risk of Ulcers
Diabetic foot ulcers and chronic ulcers cost an average of $5391 per patient, along with extreme pain and healing time.
Think These Shoes May Be a Good Fit?
Download the Doctor's Form below and bring it to your physician for a prescription for Medical Therapeutic Shoes so you can have a pain-free tomorrow!