Trusted by Healthcare Professionals

Physical Therapists, Podiatrists, Nurses and Physicians Recommend FootScientific

FootScientific products are recommended by healthcare professionals across the country. Physical therapists, podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, nurses and rehabilitation specialists trust our products for their patients and for themselves.

Developed by an Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. J. Robert Faux, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

FootScientific orthotics were developed in collaboration with Dr. Rob Faux, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with decades of experience treating foot and ankle conditions. Unlike generic insoles, our orthotics are based on biomechanical principles used in clinical practice.

"Dr. Faux is the only professional who has X-rayed my feet and thus showed me on the X-ray that I do have an arch. He had two types of orthotics and wrote a prescription for the Pronation Style as opposed to the Arch Support Style."
- Patient describing Dr. Faux's diagnostic approach

Podiatrist Endorsement

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Dr. Theresa Ronna, DPM

Podiatrist | Kayal Orthopedics | Northern New Jersey

When patient Linda Schmidt showed Dr. Ronna the Type 3 cavovarus orthotic, the podiatrist conducted an on-the-spot evaluation:

"Dr. Ronna asked me to step on one, checked my foot positioning, and declared that they were good for my feet. She marveled at your orthotics, loved that they were cork, and said she was going to introduce them to her patients."
- Linda Schmidt, Patient

Physical Therapist Endorsements

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John McKell, P.T.A.

Physical Therapist Assistant

John McKell knows plantar fasciitis treatment inside and out. As a physical therapist, he had access to every intervention available. Nothing worked for his own condition.

"I had plantar fasciitis for four years and as a physical therapist, you know I had tried everything. I was amazed that after a week in the Type 1 orthotic, my plantar fasciitis pain was eliminated and has not returned."

"I recommend Arches to my patients."
- John McKell, P.T.A.
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Ricardo, P.T.

Physical Therapist | Spine Rehabilitation Specialist

When one of Ricardo's patients arrived wearing the Elevate Drop Foot Brace, the spine rehabilitation specialist took notice immediately:

"I am a physical therapist specializing in spine rehabilitation. I have a patient that has drop foot and today she came in using the Elevate drop foot brace and I was impressed of how good she looked and ambulated. Her balance and quality of gait improved significantly. Very simple to adjust and to install in all kinds of shoes."

"Great product I recommend it!!"
- Ricardo, P.T., Spine Rehabilitation Specialist
"My therapist tried several of the more conventional drop foot braces, and while they offered some help, the results were less than satisfactory. She then started doing some research online and found your Elevate Drop Foot Brace and ordered one for the rehabilitation facility to try."
- Roger Dilling, Stroke Patient, Salem, SC (describing his physical therapist at a stroke rehabilitation facility)

Nursing Professional

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Patricia Valdez, R.N., M.S.W.

Registered Nurse | Master of Social Work | Harborview Foot and Ankle Clinic

Patricia Valdez had years of foot, ankle and knee pain. Previous foot surgery helped somewhat. When diagnosed with high arches at Harborview, her PT provided a standard orthotic. The pain continued. Then she tried the Type 3:

"I have been wearing it for about one week now and my foot, ankle and knee pain are 90% better. My feet feel grounded and cushioned. I find I am holding my whole body with less tension. I have started walking again for exercise and am happy to say I have very little pain."

"This is a great product and I highly recommend it to anyone with high arches."
- Patricia Valdez, R.N., M.S.W.

Therapists Recommending to Patients

Healthcare professionals don't just use FootScientific products themselves. They actively recommend them to other patients:

Hospital Therapy Department: "My husband and I showed the therapist the brace and the next day she brought another therapist in to see it. They were both highly impressed and asked for the information."
- Kimberly Morehead (showing her Elevate brace to hospital physical therapists)
Occupational Therapy: "Her therapist was very impressed and excited over the product. The therapist had not seen this brace and mentioned that she had many clients that would benefit greatly as this brace is much more user friendly."
- J. Phillips Family (describing 86-year-old patient's occupational therapist)
Therapists Scheduling Demonstrations: "My therapists were in awe when I introduced the Elevate brace to them. They saw my progress and immediately started directing their other patients to this wonderful brace. They would even schedule patient appointments around mine so they could demonstrate how easy it was to install and attach the brace to their shoes."
- Amazon Verified Purchase Review (34-year-old mom with drop foot from trampoline park injury)
Multi-Specialty Approval: "My physical therapist, orthopedic surgeon, nurses are very impressed with it and I am grateful to have it."
- Seth Zimmerman

Why Healthcare Professionals Choose FootScientific

  • Evidence-Based Design: Developed with board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rob Faux. Based on biomechanical principles, not just cushioning.
  • Clinical Research: The Elevate Drop Foot Brace has been studied in peer-reviewed research demonstrating measurable gait improvements.
  • Patient Compliance: Comfortable enough that patients actually wear them. The external design of the Elevate addresses the compliance problems with traditional AFOs.
  • Easy to Fit: Simple sizing by foot type (Type 1, 2, or 3) without complicated custom molding. Works with patients' existing footwear.
  • Affordable: A fraction of the cost of custom orthotics or prescription AFOs, making treatment accessible to more patients.

For Healthcare Providers

Interested in recommending FootScientific products to your patients? We offer:

  • Sample Program: Evaluation samples for your practice
  • Clinical Resources: Product information, fitting guides and patient education materials
  • Direct Support: Questions answered by our team including access to Dr. Faux for clinical discussions
Contact: admin@footscientific.com or call 801-666-6468

For Patients

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Common Questions

Yes. Physical therapists, podiatrists, nurses, and orthopedic surgeons recommend FootScientific orthotics and the Elevate drop foot brace. Many healthcare professionals use the products themselves and actively recommend them to patients.

FootScientific orthotics were developed in collaboration with Dr. J. Robert Faux, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with decades of experience treating foot and ankle conditions. The orthotics are based on biomechanical principles used in clinical practice.

Yes. The Elevate Drop Foot Brace has been studied in peer-reviewed research demonstrating measurable gait improvements including 31% faster walking speed and 50% increase in gait velocity. See our Clinical Evidence page for full details.

Yes. FootScientific offers evaluation samples for healthcare practices, clinical resources including fitting guides and patient education materials, and direct support with access to Dr. Faux for clinical discussions. Contact admin@footscientific.com or call 801-666-6468.

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