Products (Shoes, Braces, Protective Pads, Creams)
Supportive Products: Shoes, Braces, Pads & Therapeutic Aids
Foot health doesn’t end at diagnosis or treatment — it extends into daily life. Supportive products (therapeutic shoes, braces, pads, creams) complement medical care, reduce recurrence, and enhance comfort. At Dr. Michele Selsor’s Pinellas Park podiatry clinic, we provide curated product solutions tailored to each patient’s foot needs and lifestyle.
Categories of Therapeutic Products
- Orthotic insoles & arch supports: Custom or prefabricated devices to correct alignment, absorb shock, and offload pressure.
- Therapeutic footwear / diabetic shoes: Shoes designed for biomechanics, extra depth, and pressure distribution.
- Braces, splints, and stabilizers: Ankle braces, night splints, toe splints to support injured or deformity-prone structures.
- Protective pads & cushions: Metatarsal pads, heel cups, toe spacers, silicone gel pads, bunion sleeves.
- Topical therapeutic agents / creams: Moisturizers, keratolytics (urea, salicylic acid), antifungals, barrier creams.
- Foot bath systems, compression devices, and adjunct foot-care tools
How We Choose & Fit Products
Comprehensive assessment
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- Gait analysis, pressure mapping, alignment evaluation.
- Foot structure (high arch, flat foot, forefoot overload).
- Weight, lifestyle, activity level, footwear history.
Product selection & customization
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- Prefabricated vs custom orthotics.
- Material selection (rigid, semi-rigid, flexible).
- Shoe compatibility (size, depth, width, adjustability).
- Bracing or splint selection by function (support, immobilization, flexibility).
Fitting, adjustment, and monitoring
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- In-office fitting and modification (e.g. trimming, heat molds).
- Instruction on wear-in schedules, usage guidelines.
- Follow-up visits to reassess fit, wear patterns, adjustments.
Patient education & usage protocol
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- Daily wear habits, rotation, maintenance.
- Cleaning, inspection, replacement timing.
- Integration into therapeutic regimens (e.g. combining orthotics with physical therapy).
Local & Practice Context
- Dr. Selsor’s practice in Pinellas Park, FL ensures that residents of Pinellas County and surrounding communities have easy access to foot support product consultation and in-clinic fitting drmicheleselsor.com.
- Florida’s climate can affect materials (humidity, sweat) — we select breathable, moisture-wicking options.
- Many patients walk or exercise outdoors year-round; durable, comfortable products are essential .
Using the right supportive aids can make all the difference. Whether you require custom orthotics, a motion-control shoe, or targeted cushions, we’ll guide you to the optimal solution—fitted precisely, adjusted over time, and integrated into your longterm foot health plan.