At The Running PTs, we specialize in providing high-performance custom and semi-custom shoe inserts in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, and Apex. Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, our Doctors of Physical Therapy offer a clinical approach to foot health. We provide precise modifications to existing shoe inserts using advanced posting and wedging techniques that directly address your unique gait mechanics and pain patterns.

Whether you are navigating chronic foot pain, recurring running injuries, or alignment issues affecting your knees and hips, we provide individualized solutions designed to keep you on the road or trail.

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Our Orthotic & Insert Services

No two runners move the same, which is why we offer a tiered approach to foot support. We integrate every recommendation with a comprehensive movement screening to ensure your inserts work in harmony with your entire kinetic chain.

Created from a detailed physical mold or digital scan of your feet, custom orthotic shoe inserts are best for chronic or complex foot, ankle, or knee issues that require long-term, durable support. The mold is taken in the clinic, and the orthotics are crafted at a specialized partner orthotics lab for maximum precision and are often covered by insurance when medically necessary.

Semi-custom orthotic shoe inserts are personalized during your appointment using high-quality heat-moldable inserts. They are effective for runners needing mild to moderate arch support or stability and offer a faster, cost-effective alternative to full custom options. We have multiple options for different foot types.

Many runners already have shoe inserts they love, but they may need a tweak to make it perfect. We can adjust existing insoles or orthotics using rearfoot or forefoot posting, heel wedges, medial arch supports, or metatarsal pads.

These modifications are fully informed by our 2D or 3D gait analysis to ensure every wedge serves a performance purpose. Changes can help address overpronation, supination, limb length discrepancies, or subtle gait asymmetries.

Common Conditions We Treat

Our orthotic interventions are designed to treat the root cause of pain, not just the symptoms. We successfully manage:

  • Foot & Ankle: plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, Shin splints, Metatarsalgia, and Morton’s neuroma
  • Knee & Hip: runner’s knee (PFPS), IT band syndrome, and hip or SI joint pain linked to foot mechanics
  • Structural Concerns: stress fractures, leg length discrepancies, and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

Our approach is always individualized, combining structural foot support with targeted strength, mobility, and performance-based care.

Why Choose The Running PTs?

  • Specialized Expertise: Evaluations are performed by Doctors of Physical Therapy who specialize exclusively in the lower extremity and running mechanics.
  • Biomechanical Precision: We apply precise corrections to optimize how your foot handles load at every stage of your stride.
  • Performance Integrated: We don’t just give you a shoe insert and send you home; we integrate your orthotics into a full return-to-run or performance training plan.
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Insurance & Payment Options

We accept many insurance plans that cover custom orthotics when medically necessary. Our team will assist you with benefit verification and all required medical documentation. We also offer competitive self-pay rates and accept FSA and HSA cards for all orthotic and wedge services.

Schedule Your Custom Orthotic Evaluation

If you’re dealing with foot, ankle, knee, or hip pain—or if your current shoe inserts just aren’t cutting it—we can help. Whether you need a full custom solution or precise in-clinic adjustments, we are the premier provider for shoe inserts in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, and Apex. Our expert team will find the right solution for your body and your goals so you can get back to the activities you love.

Contact Us

Please submit the following form and we will be in touch within one business day. Need immediate help? Call (919) 803-3398.