A Mission to Support: Oofos Makes a Difference When and Where it Matters the Most

By Adam D. Perler, DPM, FACFAS

Through the years I have come across a handful of products that have truly impacted the way I treat various ailments of the foot and ankle. I am always on the hunt to find new technology that can help me bring the best care available to my patients, whether it is a new surgical plating system, an updated ankle replacement design, a breakthrough in biologics, or durable medical equipment. Sometimes the simplest of solutions can make a huge impact on a patient’s journey to recovery.

Continuity of care is perhaps one of the biggest problems we face, especially when it comes to the patient’s choice of shoe gear outside of an athletic shoe environment with proper support. In fact, most of my patients who are struggling with foot pain admit that once they get home, they remove their shoes and go barefoot.

During the initial days of Covid when people were spending more time at home (and barefoot), I saw a significant increase in foot ailments such as plantar fasciitis, neuroma pain, and metatarsalgia. I would encourage patients to avoid going barefoot and to wear supportive shoes around the house. It seemed most people didn’t know how to find sandals or slippers that provided both comfort and support, or they were hard to find in the stores… Enter Oofos.

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