Dr. Jarrett,
 
I have been wearing my orthotics for three years now and still love them. At a physical with my new physician last month she mentioned that I had been treated for Morton’s Neuroma (with injections of alcohol) and when I told her that I got relief from orthotics I purchased off the internet she wanted the website for her patients. I sent her your information and hopefully she refers her patients to you because I know that they will get relief from your products. I’m so glad I did the research and found your products because I was told my only option was surgery. 
 
Thank you and take care,
 
Jo-Ann Lightbody

03/20/08

Dr. Jarrett,

I am the president of my own company and have been very active physically since I played basketball in college. I am training right now for my first Ironman Triathlon in Idaho this June. I have had foot problems for over 15 years and have been wearing orthotics for at least 14 years. Running and walking with pain in my foot has been a normal part of my life for a long time. I have tried every kind of orthotic imaginable. I have gone to reputable sports medicine Orthopedic surgeons and Podiatrists and the only alternative they keep giving me is cortisone, B 12, their orthotics and surgery. I have to keep going back and back and honestly, it sucks. Having a sports science and biomechanics background, surgery is not an option for me because I know my nueroma and heel spurs can easily come back I did a web search for "natural cures for Morton's Nueroma" and came to your web site. After examining your site I reluctantly decided to order my first pair of your full length premium orthotic. Wow! I can't believe it. As soon as I started wearing them, I didn't even feel my nueroma or heel pain. I have been wearing them for about three weeks now and I can't believe how comfortable they are. I even have a hot spot in my left foot that does not bother me anymore when I go for long runs. It's improving my running technique big time and I feel like I am so much more balanced in my overall form. I Just ordered my second pair to add another 5 degrees and can't wait until they come in. I am recommending your orthotic to everyone. Everyone, especially you athletes out there need these. Pay a little extra for the premium ones...you won't regret it!

Hi Brent, just had a nice chat with Chris as I took advantage of your nice end of the year offer. Chris asked me if I would describe how and why I came to order Theta-Orthotics and what my experience has been with them.
 
 Like many people I suppose I woke up one day and was greeted by a bolt of pain as my foot hit the floor. Good old plantar fasciitis had come to visit. Again, like most people, I began a long process of trying to find something-anything- to put in my shoes to alleviate the pain, all to no avail. So on to the internet and heel cups, ”custom” orthotics, sleeping boots, and various devices and exercises which promised relief, all to no avail. Next came a prominent athletic orthopedic MD specialist who, to give him full credit, said that it would take 12 to 18 months and gave me a few new exercises. I then found that one of the better athletic shoe manufacturers had shoes specifically for my problem and gave them a try which, although they didn’t resolve the problem, I found to be excellent shoes.
 I decided to try (Theta-Orthotics), your strange looking orthotics. As we used to say in Latin class, “mirable dictu” ( don’t hold me to the spelling but it means” wonderful to say”). The pain was relieved substantially immediately and has gotten to the point where I would say I have virtually no discomfort in my right foot and only slight discomfort in my left.
 Other modalities I tried along the way were-shiatsu, painful but little or no help after six or seven visits; acupuncture pleasant but little or no help after about the same number of visits; physical therapy (3 times/wk- 8 weeks) helpful; cold laser therapy- no help at all.
 I still step out of bed into a pair of slippers with your orthotics in them but I can, and do, walk barefoot across the floor on occasion.
 Best Wishes
 Bob English

Dear Dr. Jarrett,

I have been suffering from heel spurs and pains in my feet and ankles for more than a year and a half, ever since I was struck by an SUV in a crosswalk. I’ve seen specialists in podiatry & internal medicine, taken NSAIDs and narcotic pain medication, and countless tubes of BenGay – but nothing’s worked. I’ve lost track of the times my wife had to get up in the middle of the night tomassage my feet and my calves. I simply could not get back to sleep due to the pain and was totally frustrated, not to mention exhausted from the poor sleep I was getting.

 My wife (an RN of 26 years) and I were surfing the Net a few months ago, and came across your site for Theta-Orthotics. We checked out your information, talked about the inserts with my doctors (none of whom were overly excited at the time, but said it was up to me if I wanted to buy them.)

WOW!!! About a month after wearing the Orthotic inserts constantly (I only took them out when I went to bed), I realized I was sleeping through the night, only rarely needing to take the narcotic pain relievers. I still continue with the NSAIDs as prescribed by my physician. Needless to say, my foot doctor was suitably impressed by how rapidly your shoe inserts had caused the heel spurs to reduce and by the improvement in the overall shape of my foot.
 I’ve just ordered my next two stages of inserts. For anyone with foot or posture problems who’s reading this and wondering whether Theta-Orthotics is for real- I can assure you it is- and a bargain at any price.

 For me, purchasing Theta-Orthotics has been some of the best money I’ve ever spent!

Thank you, THANK YOU!!!
Bruce A. Koval ASA, BSE

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Dear Dr. Jarrett,

Your Orthotics are a blessing. I was leery at first about ordering Orthotics over the Internet. When the tray came for the foot impressions, I worried about whether or not this would be enough to ensure a perfect fit. Obviously, the measurements taken were perfect! Bruce has been able to resume his afternoon walks plus, he hasn’t had to wake me up to rub his feet and work out the pain and cramping for almost 5 weeks. It’s wonderful to know he’s sleeping through the night, and even better, I get to sleep through the night, too! I heartily recommend Theta Orthotics to anyone seeking relief from foot problems.

Maralee R. Koval RN,C ASN, BA-AM

"Thanks for your recheck inquiry. Just so you'll know, I'm a family doc here in GA. Your orthotics have brought relief to me after years of aching and pain in my right foot and leg. I'm thankful to have found you on the net.

My problem began in 1988 when I had a bulging disc causing transient problems with dorsi-flexion and proprioception losses in my right lower extremity esp. at the ankle. I struggled with daily pain in my ankle, gastroc, and hamstrings on the right. PT made an orthotic for me that was some type of high impact plastic and the discomfort decreased, I wore it out after 2 years and didn't use one for an extended time. Now my aches have been back for 2 years with me trying all sorts of products to no avail. PT had changed suppliers and could not get the same orthotics (the curse of managed care) and none of the products they ordered helped. That's when I searched the net and found you.

Brent, these inserts have been a Godsend. I'm already doing what you suggested , wearing the 25's in my everyday shoes and the 30 's in my golf and walking shoes, I don't intend to be without them ever again."

Dr. Ralph Warnock (received 06/25/2000)Thomaston, Georgia

Dear Dr. Jarrett,

In February 2005, I was struggling to walk due to the neuroma pain in my right foot and pain in my left hip. Climbing stairs was especially difficult, holding on to the banisters and pulling myself up, one step at a time. With a trip to Switzerland and Germany planned for June and reservations for a week of hiking in the CAnadian rockies in late july, I decided that I needed medical help.

After a week on Motrin, the inflammation was down and the foot pain was less. however, thediscomfort had shifted to my stomach and I knew that I did not want to continue with the Motrin as the doctor suggested. While looking for alternatives, I found Theta-Orthotics on the internet and decided to give them a try.

In March, I began wearing the 20 orthotics, and by May, I was wearing 30s, my hip-pain had miraculously disappeared and I could walk comfortably. I chose to stay with the 30s and was able to walk a lot each dayh in Europe and hike ibn Canada. After returning home,I moved up to the 35s andd then to the 40s and continued to walk regularly.

While in europe, my husband and I observed groups of people doing fitness walking with walking poles, Having used poles while hiking for yhears , we were impressed with tida of using our “hiking sticks” for fitness walking on a daily basis.

Now I wear a pedometer and am committed to using my Nordic Walking Poles to walk an average of 10,000 steps each day. Since October 31, 2005 (nearly four months), I have walked 1,192,118 steps, approximately 451 miles, mostly pain free. None of this would have been possible without my Theta-Orthotics. Thank you!

Shirley Heckman (2/18/06) Laverne, CA

Hello Dr. Jarrett, I am extremely pleased with my inserts and notice a tremendous difference! My neck, shoulders, back, hips and knees all felt like they were "perfectly balanced" like never before. My muscles are more relaxed in my entire body, hence, my flexibility increased instantly. Remember that I told you I have fought slouching my whole life... immediately I did not slouch anymore. I am starting with the 25 degrees. When is it best to move to the 30 and the 35 degrees? Now that I have seen what your orthotics can do for me I know that my wife (Debbie) would benefit even more than I have.... Thanks again for your time, attention and "Praise God" for your tremendous blessed ability, developing these orthotics, and for Him opening the door for me through your web site. David Carson Swanton , OH (03/21/2004)

Hey Doc. I have been wearing your orthotics now for almost 6 years. Even though I wore orthotics since I was a young boy I was in so much pain when I first found your web site that I was considering taking a new job. I started with 25’s which were much more helpful than the orthotics I had been wearing for sure but every time I increased correction I got even more help. My heel and arch pain was gone completely soon after I started wearing the 30’s. When I saw what the 30’s were doing to my posture I took your advice and gradually moved up to the 40’s which I have been wearing for more thaqn 2 years. I never go without them. I work full time in my National Guard unit now and am on my feet more than ever. I tell everyone how thankfull I am that I found you. Lately my ex-wife can see how much better I walk and she has agreed that if you can helf my poor flat feet it’s time to start my 10 year old son too. Its hard for me to believe that I ever doubted even for a moment.  It all seems so simple now. I am sure you must have been inspired when you discovered Theta. I can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for me. Sincerely Arlen Spenser (received 10/03/06)

Dear Dr. Jarrett,

Although I have worn your orthotics for only 4 days, I just had to let you how great they are already working. For the past 7 months, I have been suffering with excruciating pain on the outside of my left foot in the cuboid bone area just in front of my heel. Treatments of cortisone injections, medications, and traditional orthotics didn't have any effect. I have just started using the 25-degree orthotic and from the moment I placed them in my shoes, I felt tremendous relief from the pain! I was hoping for some relief after wearing them for a time, but was totally surprised by this immediate help. In addition to helping my poor left foot, my painful right knee also feels much better, and my back, shoulders, and even my neck feel taller and more supported. Thank you for all of your help, for all of your research to make such wonderful product available, and for patiently answering all of my many questions. I'm lucky that I found you on the Internet!

Best Regards, Theresa M Wading River, NY (11/22/04)

Hello Dr. Jarrett

I received my orthotics yesterday 4-13-06 and started wearing them today 4-14-06. I did as the instrctions asked and found that the 15’s work very well in my tennis hoes and dress shoes but I am using the 10’s in my work boots. My work boots are hand mad and fitted fo me , theare suppose to have a very good arch support but with the 120’s I am able to walk out with a normal Stride for the first Time in a year!

I talked with Chris today at your 1-800 # and we discussed the option of using tghe “stacking method” as I progerss to the different levels of theta and I havwe decided to use that method.

Thank you so much for your product it has given me a new hope that I will not always feel like I am 70 yrs old since I am only 54. I am excited about the way my feet feel already. I work 12 hr shifts at a paper mill and spend those 12 hours on concrete floors. I was beginning to think that I would not be able to continue to work here, but jst this firs night has given me hope. My foot doctor had told me that surgery was the only thing left and he (athak goodness) told me that he did not recommend surgery. But that meant that I would just have to live with the constannt pain. well that is enough for now and I will update you as I progress.

Thanks Again, Ronald Jones order # 2149

Hi Dr. Jarrett, I am really pleased with the inserts, It depends on the shoes I'm wearing which PCO's that I use, but mainly the 25's. The arch pain has all but gone away other than when I put my shoes on for the first few minutes. I have been going to the golf driving range and hitting around 100 balls with next to no pain at all, which before was really painful.

I'm just about ready to try golf again. Like you say on your web site, you really don't want to wear your shoes without the Orthotics in place. In my case, if I do, it only takes a short time for the pain to return.

Thanks for your help. It's great being almost totally pain free."

Garry Gill  Wellington New Zealand (3/17/2000)((0

Hello Dr. Jarrett,

Scott (my husband) and myself have your orthotics from 1 year (or so?) ago. I love them and wear them all the time. I am curious if you have found the full length orthotics better, or better under certain conditions/situations than the 3/4 length? I wear mine all the time, and I have noticed that when the foot cannot move in the shoe- that it is best. Have you made many changes or found the full lengths better?? Just curious on how your latest developments or adjustments might be .. .

Thanks for your time!! (And your great orthodics).

Lori Casas (08/12/06)

Hello Dr. Jarrett, after trying 3 different types of orthotics, multiple cortisone injections, physical therapy, and medications, I was skeptical that anyone could help with the pain that I used to get from my heel spur. I got 25 and 30 degree orthotics and am now wearing the 30's and virtually pain free at least during the activities that I normally do. I have made such unbelievable progress that I am actually thinking of doing a little running again. It has been over a year since I had to quit, and was wondering about either more correction at 35 degrees or perhaps the new full-length athletic orthotics that I read about. Please get back with your recommendation. Thanks for everything, you can not imagine how glad I am that I was able to avoid surgery, and to actually be thinking of running again is way beyond my expectations. Lance Noble Wilton, CT.  (02/28/2004)

"About my impression of the different orthotics I have used in the past, I definitely need to wear orthotics of some kind. The Alzner-Step Forward orthotics that I was wearing before receiving the PCO's were better than the Prescription orthotics given to me by my foot doctor, but the 25 degree PCO's which I wore for about 2 months were significantly better than either of them. At some point I tried the 30 degree Theta’s and determined that they were even better so I now wear them all the time. The calluses and metatarsal pain that I had previously has significantly improved. I now believe that I'm ready to try the 35 degree PCO's and would like to place an order for them today.  Peg B. NY,NY. (06/02/05)

Dr. Jarrett: Thanks for sending the 15 degree correction. They allowed my blisters to heal while giving some correction.

Ran a half marathon last week with the orthotics (20 degree). Only minimal neuroma type discomfort during the race. This in itself is a great improvement. No pyriformis discomfort post race! I often get that after long runs on pavement.

On top of these positives, I trained with a group preparing for the Arizona Ironman the week following my half marathon. We calculated something like 275 miles on the bike, 65 on the run , and five swimming for the week. This is by far and away the most mileage I've ever done. I was sore, of course, but no soft tissue or deep knee pain. Having had bilateral ACL reconstruction, this is a major positive. I use the orthotics religiously on the bike.

Anyway, thought you would appreciate the feedback. I'm still not comfortable with the 25 degrees but will try them in my training as I go along.

Cyndie Fox. (03/15/06)

Dear Doctor Jarrett, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your answering all of my questions and taking the time to help me feel comfortable. I almost never feel my Neuroma any more now that I wear the 25 degree orthotic all the time. Those injections I used to get were very painful and did nothing for very long. Thanks Lya Watkins, Bensalem, PA.  (03/08/2004)

THANK YOU DR. JARRETT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY GOSH, NO PAIN& ONLY AFTER 3 DAYS………….THANK YOU .  RODELLA JOHNSTON T (Feb. 2, 2005)

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