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New Cumberland Staff: Virginia Mozingo, MPT, Shannen Ginier- PTA, Michelle Hinchee- PTA, Chelle Shepard-Secretary

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Mark W. Mascio, LPT, Co-owner

Virginia Mozingo, MPT

Karina Nicastro, DPT

Jennifer Brown, DPT

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Weirton Staff: Mark W. Mascio, LPT,CWCE, Jennifer Brown, DPT, Karina Nicastro, DPT, Elisha Plesich- PTA, Debbie Dodd- Office Mgr, Korey Clegg- Secretary

Follansbee Staff: Nicholas J. Martin, LPT, OMPT, Virginia Mozingo, MPT, Annie Slusarek- PTA, Natialie Postlewaite- Aide, Amy Stock- Secretary

New Cumberland Staff: Virginia Mozingo, MPT, Shannen Ginier- PTA, Michelle Hinchee- PTA, Chelle Shepard-Secretary

Physical Therapists

Nicholas J. Martin, LPT, OMT, Co-owner

Mark W. Mascio, LPT, Co-owner

Virginia Mozingo, MPT

Karina Nicastro, DPT

Jennifer Brown, DPT

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Custom Insoles Relieve Foot Pain

It is estimated that one in four people are affected by foot pain. Foot pain occurs for a number of reasons, including arthritis, deformities, such as bunions, and high arches. Foot pain is more common among older adults. What many people may not realize is that custom-made insoles (orthotics) can relieve pain.

Custom-made insoles are individually formed from molds made of the feet. They provide support and shock-absorption. Cochrane Researchers found that custom-made insoles could relieve foot pain within three months for adults with high arches or adults and children with arthritis. For people with big toe joint conditions, pain relief can be achieved within six months. Researchers are investigating the effectiveness of custom-made insoles for other foot conditions. For many, custom insoles are a nonsurgical and medication-free way of relieving pain and improving quality of life.

This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation or examination or replace the advice of your health care professional and should not be relied upon to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.