Information and Facts on "Gout"

Gout is a very painful complex form of arthritis in the foot that can affect anyone who has the predisposition for the issue. According to the Mayo Clinic, Gout is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and tenderness in joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe. The Metatarsal-Phalangeal Joint at the base of the big toe is the most commonly affected area (50%) of the time. An Acute gout attack can make it seem as if your big toe is on fire. The joint is so tender, that even the weight of a bed sheet touching the affected person's toe can be intolerably painful. The good news is that Gout is treatable and there are different ways to treat the symptoms of gout from flaring up to much.

NewGen Orthotic Lab's "Direct Milling" Technology

What makes NewGen Advanced Orthotics Lab unique is our use of super high quality "in house" direct milling technology. As opposed to the heating method of orthotics, our orthotics are milled out of a solid block of polypropylene. The results are a super thin, extra high quality "custom" orthotic made to an EXACTING rigidity for the patient.

  Here is a picture of our warehouse ,where our orthotics are made daily.

Podiatry at a "Glimpse"

Many people suffer terrible foot pain/ankle issues but do not know where to turn. There are "many" over the counter remedies such as Dr. Scholl's Gel Insoles to try to counteract the pains of mild to serious medical conditions that go un-diagnosed. If you suffer pains in the foot area and it continues to linger it might be wise to finally bite the bullet and go see a podiatrist. According to the APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association) a podiatrist is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon. Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg.

What Are The Qualifications Of a Podiatrist? -
According to the APMA website, podiatrists are the most qualified doctors to care for your feet. They complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school and three years of hospital residency training. This training is similar to that of other doctors. Podiatrists can specialize in many fields, including surgery, sports medicine, wound care, pediatrics (children), and diabetic care.

Are Podiatrists Board Certified?
Podiatrists can earn board certification with advanced training, clinical experience, and by ultimately taking an exam. The American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Podiatric Surgery are the certifying boards for the field.

NewGen Orthotics "Dress Orthotic"

New Gen Advance Orthotics Lab also provides a dress orthotic for those who need extra comfort for their dress shoes. The dress orthotics provide a very low heel seat, which provides extra comfort and a perfect fit for dress shoes. The Poly Dress and Poly Fashion are made for those who wear high heels, flats, and loafers. Below is a description and pictures of NewGen Advanced Orthotics Dress Orthotics...

Poly Pro Dress – Quite likely the thinnest low bulk dress orthotic anywhere. A naugahyde topcover is standard to include a padded sulcus length extension.

Poly Pro Fashion – The Poly Pro Fashion is basically the same as the Poly Pro Dress but with an added feature. The Poly Pro Fashion orthotic includes a wider grind the Poly Dress which provides extra comfort for the fashion orthotic shoe.

NewGen Orthotics AFO Braces

NewGen Orthotics Lab also carries AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) Braces for those who need them. An AFO is defined to be an orthosis or brace (usually) plastic which supports the ankle and foot. As opposed to a regular foot orthotic an AFO is larger in size and usually comes up on the bottom part of the leg as a boot. Below is a description of NewGen Orthotic Lab's two different types of AFO Braces as well as pictures to follow. If you are a healthcare provider or podiatrist and would like find out more information on our products please do not hesitate to call us toll free at 1-800-756-0257.

NewGen Advanced Orthotics "Accomodative" Orthotic

NewGen Advanced Orthotics also carries two "accomodative" orthotic (Land Rover and Trans Rx Walker) for those patients dealing with minor bio-mechanical problems. Below is a description of each "accomodative" orthotic as well as pictures ...

Land Rover - (Minor Bio-Mechanical Problems) - Materials: Our most sold accomodative functional custom orthotic fits in a wide variety of shoes. A 1/8" Perf Rx full length top cover and padded full length bottom cover surrounds a 2.8mm poly pro shell and a moderately stiff EVA arch fill.
Trans Rx Walker - (Minor Bio-Mechanical Problems) - Materials: Poly Pro shell sandwiched between a full length Perf Rx top cover and a full length padded bottom cover. A firm EVA crepe mid arch fill is included.

Diabetic Orthotics

NewGen Advance Orthotics Lab offers a custom orthotic for patients dealing with diabetes and arthritis. The Soft Sole and the Flexor 5000 orthotic, offers custom padding which creates added comfort for the patient with diabetes/arthritis. Below is a description and pictures of each ...

Soft Sole - (Diabetic/Arthritic)
Constructed using only premium quality materials to create an exceptionally low bulk soft device for those diabetic or arthritic patients needing bio mechanical support. Provides shock absorption and protection of tissues against pressure and impact.  Materials Include: Low bulk polypropylene Shell to fit in a wider variety of shoes. A Full length pink plastazote comes standard with this appliance. Rear foot posting is intrinsic. NOTE: Perf Rx or Spenco may be substituted for the full length Plastazote.


Flexor 5000 - Constructed using only premium quality materials to create an exceptionally soft device for those diabetic or arthritic patients needing bio-mechanical support. Provides increased shock absorption and protection of tissues against pressure and impact. Materials Include: Thin Polypropylene Shell (less than 1.2mm) sandwiched between a full length 1/8" Perf Rx top cover and a full length padded bottom cover. A thick durometer mid arch is included for exceptional softness and cushioning. NOTE: Pink Plastazote may be substituted for the Perf Rx.

Sports Orthotics

NewGen Advanced Orthotics Lab offers a wide variety of different types of orthotics for different needs. For Athletes or Runners New Gen Orthotics Lab makes three different types of orthotics. Below are the three different types of sport orthotics we offer, and description of each ( All Star, Slim Sport, and Court Time).

All Star - (Long Distance Running-cycling-walking)
Materials: Poly Pro shell made to exacting standards of rigidity and bulk. A sulcus or full length padded Swirl top cover comes standard with this appliance as well as extrinsic crepe padded rear foot posts. Note: A perf Rx or similar padded top cover may be substituted for Swirl at no additional charge.


Court Time - (All Court and Racquet Sports)
Materials: Designed to be used by professional basketball teams, this sophisticated appliance is crafted with a full length 1/8" Perf Rx top cover over a 2.9mm Poly Pro Shell. A full length 1/16" Cloud padded forefoot extension and a dual density crepe EVA mid arch fill are included.


Slim Sport - (Cleats and Low Heel Seats)
Materials: Intrinsic rear foot design includes a low bulk Poly Pro Shell for those "problem" shoes or cleats where an extrinsic rear foot posted orthotic just won't fit. Standard materials include a full length Swirl top cover and a full length cloud bottom cover or full extension with your choice of padding.

"Choosing" The Correct Orthotic For Runners

As stated in the following article a good orthotic for running is similar to a Jaguar vehicle. If you find the correct model it's heaven, but if you end up with a Pinto, the foot problems not only remain, but could actually get progressively worse. NewGen Orthotics Lab strives to make sure that the patient will always be comfortable in their orthotics, but that they will always be getting better too. Our Direct Milled Orthotic is made thin , but too a EXACTING rigidity as well to make each orthotic "custom" for each patient. Below is a pretty great article from the New York Daily News on what to look for when searching for a running orthotic.

 

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