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[Caesar1313]

Just wondering if anyone knows anywhere in Seoul to get Custom Orthotics. I have flat feet and wore out my old ones. Preferably English speaking but I'll take anything I can get.

[valkerie]

Good luck. If u find somewhere I would love to know. Just spent a frustrating few weeks trying to get any kind of arch support. The doc just told me to go to 'a medical supply shop. There's sure to be one in Jongno'...hmmm.

Anyhow if you can compromise with a non custom support I recommend

http://www.orthotics-online.co.uk/store/index.php?cPath=1&main_page=index

[Caesar1313]

[trish91198]

I have the $400 orthotics, and while they make a bit of a difference, I still have a lot of pain at the end of the day. I have plantar fascitis...guess it's surgery when I get back to the states
Good luck on your search

[Wintermute321]

I need orthotics for my feet as well. If anybody knows this would be really helpful.

[CeleryMan]

If your flat are feet does this cause pain when walking? What are the purpose of orthotics? Alleviate pain and/or correct posture?


Rehabbing a broken foot at the moment, thus the immense curiosity.

[crossmr]

I had a friend who is a nurse ask some of her coworkers. None of them really knew anywhere you could get custom orthotics. Someone posted that Seoul government information line.. you can call to get an English speaker and make a complaint, ask a question, etc. might try that. Alternatively could try asking at one of the English clinics at the hospitals. Perhaps they have a foot doctor on staff who speaks english who might know.

[Caesar1313]

[Caesar1313]

[Jane]

Call 120, if in Seoul for information.

[Jane]

[crossmr]

[Ruthdes]

www.chirosportdoc.com

My chiropractor took foot molds and had two pairs of orthodics made for me (one for dress shoes, one for running shoes). I can't remember the exact price but I think it was between 300,000 and 400,000 for both.

I don't know if they do them for you if you're not seeing the chiropractor for a chiropractic consultation, but you could ring and ask: 02-798-1446. The receptionist speaks English well, if a little quietly.

[moosehead]

hey folks - I ran around last summer on my vacation back and forth from Seoul to a hospital and recommended dr in Incheon - he was good, also spoke great E but the guy he had make the orthotics for me really screwed up - so bad, in fact, when I came back to get them they were a joke - didn't even fit - the dr fired him and gave me my money back - they measured me again and said do you want to come back, so I gave it a shot and came back - the new guy used a silicone based gel material and I didn't like it because it was summer and felt it would make my feet to hot in the shoe (no air) and said never mind.

they gave me a copy of my xray on a dvd and I left.

then I got on the internet and found this website:

http://www.webtennis.net/tennis-injuries.htm


and let me tell you, this guy really does know his stuff. my left foot had a lump in the arch from the tendon having swollen - it's reduced considerably now; I only did the free exercises, never bought the video, btw.

I also went out and bought a very good pair of hiking boots and that made a HUGE difference. I still have some difficulties when walking for several hours, but hey - before it was pain all the time.

also it's important indoors to wear shoes with some rubber or other good cushion, shock absorbing material. K floors are concrete underneath, no give like on a wooden floor.

[valkerie]

Thanks a million to all for the links and info.

I live too far away to get to Seoul easily on a regular basis but it is good to see there are actual clinics. My current doc knew of none making the custom supports.

Off to get some more meds and plan some more.

I am trying to avoid the surgery but if I end up having it will probably choose Thailand. Would be a nice place to be immobile for a few weeks