Orthotic Devices
Dr. Levine can customize shoe inserts, known as orthotic devices, which are fabricated on site in our own orthotic laboratory named By Design Orthotics. These devices function to support ambulation and are prescribed for an array of problems. A custom fit orthosis is made to precise measurement from a cast impression. The material used depends on your needs, level of activity and type of shoes. Soft moldable materials are used to accommodate painful or problem areas. By lining the shoe to eliminate gaps and pressure points, an unparalleled comfortable fit is achieved. Semi-rigid materials help control biomechanics when extra demands are placed on the feet, and are especially effective for athletes and others whose foot movements are multidirectional. Improving and supporting position allows the foot to function normally and helps control the motion of the joints.

The Gait Lab
In the gait lab, the FScan computer software is teamed with four closed-circuit TV cameras to provide full body analysis of the gait from various angles. Paper thin sensors are placed in the shoes you wear. As you walk, Dr. Levine views and records the reactive forces between your foot and the shoe, and evaluates alignment and biomechanical position.

Surgery
When conservative measures are not effective, Dr. Levine has specialized training to perform all types of corrective foot surgeries. His medical training included a residency in surgery at a California hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, and is a member of the American Society of Podiatric Surgeons.

Shoes
Sometimes your treatment can start with something as simple as a pair of shoes. We will measure your feet using the state of the art istep -a computerized measuring technique that not only determines your foot size, but the pressure points as well as the center of gravity. This will help us guide you to what you need. If we don't have what you need, Walkright might have what you want.

Orthopedic Shoe Modification
Customizing the fit of the shoe can often solve the foot problem. We offer the only orthopedic and shoe repair service in the area. A staff member trained in specialized repair techniques. It is a fact that the position of bones in the feet actually changes as we age, plus research shows that many back problems result from foot imbalance or from one leg being longer than the other. Something as simple as a lift in the shoe can be an effective solution. Shoes can be modified with inlays and inserts to add support or alleviate strain.