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Our Facility
Focus on Mobility
As we address the issue of mobility, we look to footwear and orthoses to create a stable environment for the lower extremity. In the less serious abnormalities, a properly shaped, constructed, and fitted shoe may be all that is required for stability and relief of the condition. However, as the condition worsens, the addition of foot orthoses and/or shoe modifications may be warranted in order to obtain the stability necessary for maintaining proper mobility. Shoe modifications, for the most part, are external in nature and consist of flares, wedges, and elevation. In addition, ambulation can be improved with various types of rocker soles. Orthotic devices are intended to perform functions that make standing, walking, and running more comfortable and efficient, by altering slightly the angles at which the foot strikes a walking or running surface.
The Key to Improved
Quality of Life is Mobility.
In order to maintain the quality of life through the mobility issue, the use of properly fitted footwear and orthoses are the key elements in obtaining a sufficient standard of living.
The Professional Staff
Jim Murray owns and operates Murray’s Shoes and Pedorthics, a fifth generation shoe business. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Eastern Illinois University and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He went to Northwestern University Medical School’s Prosthetic/Orthotic Center in Chicago, where he completed the required course in Pedorthics. He sat for the boards and was certified as a Pedorthist by the Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP).
Ashli Murray is currently finishing her requirements to become a certified Orthotist. She will continue to work part-time until completion, at which time she plans to start her Orthotist practice in our facility under the name of Murray’s Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Alicia Murray began her college training in the fall of 2005, majoring in Business. While attending school she continues to work part-time in the store as a professional shoe fitter and as the company’s merchandising buyer.
John Weidner comes to us after 19 years in the wholesale paper business. As this industry began to change John felt the need to look for a new career. Having fulfilled a life time of helping people he saw an opportunity to take this interest to the next level by joining the up and coming field of Pedorthics. John completed his required courses through Xtra Depth University. He sat for the boards and was certified as a Pedorthist by the Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP).
Karen Fessenden comes to us after 15 Years as a flight Attendant for United Airlines. She came up the ranks with UAL and ended her career as senior flight attendant. As Karen began to look for a new career, she came upon the opportunities that the Pedorthics field offered her in continuation of her helping people with special needs. Karen completed her required courses through Oklahoma State University. She sat for the boards and was certified as a Pedorthist by the Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP).
The staff at Murray’s Shoes is trained to properly fit the “problem foot” and the “foot in need of comfort.” This level of expertise enables us to assure to the physician and the patient the proper footwear and a proportional fit of the shoe to the foot. At Murray’s shoes, we carry products designed to support simple foot fatigue or to accommodate various types of lower extremity orthosis (bracing). Our hands-on experience enables us to help you through the difficult times of finding footwear to meet your daily activities and life styles. For those needing additional support, a full line of off-the-shelf and custom-fitted foot orthosis are available for immediate fitting.
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