The kidneys are two organs located high up and toward the rear of the abdomen, one on each side of the spine. Kidneys function much as the filter in the fish tank does. In fact, the kidneysare often called the bodyâs filters. Materials travel in your blood to the kidneys.There, some substances are removed, and others arereturned to the blood.After the kidneys filter chemical waste from the blood, the liquidtravels down two tubes called ureters (yu-REE-tuhrz).he kidneys are two organs located high up and toward the rear of the abdomen, one on each side of the spine. Kidneys function much as the filter in the fish tank does. In fact, the kidneysare often called the bodyâs filters. Materials travel in your blood to the kidneys.
Foot orthoses comprise a custom made insert or footbed fitted into a shoe. Commonly referred to as orthotics these orthoses provide support for the foot by redistributing ground reaction forces as well as realigning foot joints while standing, walking or running.
1 FootSmart.com charges about $100-$130 for non-prescription custom fit orthotics made from a foam mold of the feet taken by the patient and mailed to the manufacturer. 2  And OrthoticShop.com charges $100 -$200 for non-prescription custom fit orthotics made from a mold taken by the patient. For example, most Aetna plans typically do not cover orthotics. 2  For patients not covered by health insurance, foot orthotics typically cost about $10-$80 for off-the-shelf orthotics, or about $100-$200 for non-prescription orthotics made from a do-it-yourself mold of the patient's feet.