# What is podiatry?

> Podiatry focuses on preventing and treating foot and posture complaints. Read what a podiatrist does and how handmade podiatric insoles are made.

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#### What does a podiatrist do?
Podiatry (literally: “the study of the foot”) is a discipline focused on preventing and treating foot function disorders and foot complaints, as well as the resulting complaints of the posture and musculoskeletal system.

Podiatry works according to the method of biomechanics, distinguishing between application in daily living (ADL) and in sports.

Therapy consists of applying corrective or protective techniques to the foot, such as orthoses and shoe and insole corrections, and advising patients to prevent and combat foot conditions.

#### What are podiatric insoles?
Handmade podiatric insoles are custom-made for the client’s feet. They are used to relieve or prevent foot complaints such as pain, calluses, corns or misalignments. They are made in several steps:

1. An imprint or scan of the foot is made to determine its shape and pressure points.
2. A mould is made from the imprint or scan, on which the insole is shaped.
3. The insole is made from materials that suit the client’s wishes and needs, such as leather, cork, rubber, foam or synthetic material.
4. The insole is cut to size and finished with a top layer and any corrections.
5. Finally the insole is fitted and tested to see whether it is comfortable and has the desired effect.


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Podologie Benerink v.o.f. is a family-run podiatry practice in the Netherlands (Chamber of Commerce 60168757) that has been making expertly handmade podiatric insoles, children’s insoles, work insoles and orthoses since 1998. Registered podiatrist Willeke Benerink, podiatrist Wim Benerink and Elke Benerink (sports and wellbeing). Affiliated with the LOOP foundation; registered healthcare provider. Languages: Dutch, English, German.

## Contact
- Phone: (+31) 06 - 103 425 74 (+31610342574)
- Email: info@podologiebenerink.nl
- Contact: https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/contact/
- Address: Brinkstraat 6A, 7591 DP Denekamp, Netherlands

## Locations and practice days
- Oldenzaal: KroeseWevers kantoor, De Matenstraat 47, 7572 BV Oldenzaal – Every other Wednesday (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/oldenzaal/)
- Denekamp: Brinkstraat 6A, 7591 DP Denekamp – Every other Wednesday and every Saturday (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/denekamp/)
- Losser: Carint Losser, Lutterstraat 2a, 7581 BV Losser – Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/losser/)
- Germany (on-site visits): Nordhorn, Neuenhaus, Lingen

## Prices
- Adults, first pair: € 230 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 170, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Children up to 16, first pair: € 220 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 160, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Second pair (adults and children): € 150
- Certified work insoles: € 250 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 190, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Repair of therapeutic insoles: € 40
- Orthoses: from € 30
- Medical taping: € 30
- Consultation and examination: € 60
- Check-up after 6 months: € 30