Orthotics
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Not all Feet are Created Equal
What is so important about feet? Your feet are a complex system of 52 bones, 66 joints, 214 ligaments and 38 tendons and muscles, containing 25% of all the bones in your body.
In your lifetime your feet will take over 100 million steps, with every step an impact on your body. Abnormal stresses and structural problems in your feet can cause pain throughout your entire body. Whatever the source of your pain, consider the possibility that custom prescribed foot orthotics can help.
What are Custom Orthotics?
Orthotics are bio-mechanical insoles used to straighten or align bones. They are also designed to support and improve the functioning of your feet. Each foot has bones, hundreds of ligaments, tendons and muscles which need the right support. Custom orthotics provides just that!
How do I know if I need Orthotics?
Do any of the following affect you?
- Foot, Ankle, Knee or Hip Pain
- Plantar Fascittis
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Shin Splints
- Flat Feet, Bunions or Toe Deformities
- Ilio-Tibial-Band Syndrome
- Back/Neck Pain
If you answered yes to any of the above conditions you should be aware that faulty mechanics in the bones of the feet or pelvis may be the cause. Treat the cause and the pain goes away. Treat the symptom and it will just keep coming back.
In some cases foot ailments can be an early signal of more serious medical problems like Arthritis or Diabetes. Women have four times as many foot problems as men because they have a long history of wearing high heels and pointy shoes.
I’ve been told that I have lost my “arches”. Now what?
Arches can lose their ability to flex and return to their normal shape, which can result in a painful imbalance. If this occurs your feet cannot effectively absorb the shock of walking or running. This mal-alignment can result in foot pain, calluses, corns, bunions, heel pain or muscle fatigue. The added stress on joints can result in degenerative "arthritis", back pain, collapsed arches, and other painful or disabling symptoms. Custom Orthotics are the best approach in controlling foot motion and weight distribution through your gait cycle.
General Foot Care
Lack of proper care, ill-fitting shoes and general foot neglect are responsible for the majority of foot problems. It is important to understand your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body and support you with each step. A small abnormality in foot function can have a large impact on joints higher up in the body, causing pain and discomfort.
Foot Facts
Fact: 25% of the bones in the body are in your feet.
Fact: The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps per day.
Fact: When you are running, the pressure on your feet can be 3 to 4 times your body weight.
Fact: Consult an expert when finding the right running shoe for you.
Fact: 60-70% of people with Diabetes have mild to severe forms of nerve damage, often impairing the sensation of their feet.
Fact: Many foot conditions (Bunions, Calluses, Corns, etc.) are caused by ill fitting shoes.