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Caesar1313



Joined: 03 Apr 2008
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:46 am    Post subject: custom orthotics Reply with quote
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.
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valkerie



Joined: 02 Mar 2007
Location: Busan
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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
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Caesar1313



Joined: 03 Apr 2008
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
valkerie wrote:
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


Thanks. I need something bigger though. My feet are terribly flat, and I kept buying off the shelf orthotics in Canada because I couldn't afford the $400 custom ones. I've noticed so many things in Korea are cheaper though so hopefully there is a place to get them done. How easy it will be for a foreigner to do it is another question...
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trish91198



Joined: 21 Dec 2008
Location: Jukjeon
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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 Sad
Good luck on your search
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Wintermute321



Joined: 04 Nov 2008
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I need orthotics for my feet as well. If anybody knows this would be really helpful.
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CeleryMan



Joined: 12 Apr 2007
Location: Seoul
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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.
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crossmr



Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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.
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Caesar1313



Joined: 03 Apr 2008
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
CeleryMan wrote:
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.


Both really, without an arch it leads to pain in your ankles, knees and eventually works it way up the body. Orthotics align your feet properly, which prevents chronic pain in your joints.
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Caesar1313



Joined: 03 Apr 2008
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
crossmr wrote:
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.


Thanks for asking, I'm having a hard time coming up with anything at all. I can't find that Seoul Information Line number, can you post it if you can please?
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Jane



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Call 120, if in Seoul for information.
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Jane