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Custom Foot Orthotics
An 'orthotic' is a device designed to restore your natural foot function. Many complaints such as bunions, foot arch pain, heel pain, foot or ankle pain, knee pain and lower back pain are caused by abnormal foot function. Orthotics re-align and support the foot and ankle bones to their normal neutral position, thereby restoring natural foot function. In turn this helps alleviate problems in other parts of the body.
In addition, orthotics give a more even weight distribution, taking pressure of sore spots (e.g. the ball of the foot, corns in between toes, bunions etc) and they provide some shock absorption.
Who needs orthotics?
Orthotics benefit many people. Estimates range as high as 80% of people can benefit from orthotic support. If you have bunions, foot arch pain, heel pain, foot or ankle pain, knee pain or lower back pain you may benefit from using foot orthotics.
Can you wear the orthotics during all daily activities?
People who stand or walk all day will benefit from orthotics.
If you suffer from pain during any form of sporting exercise then orthotics can reduce the pain associated with your condition.
For overweight individuals, orthotics will help to counteract the extra stress being placed on the feet.
What specific conditions may be helped?
Below is a list of some of the conditions that orthotics can help.
Achilles Tendonitis, Corns, Metatarsalgia, Sesamoiditis, Ankle Sprains, Flat Feet, Neuroma, Tendonitis, Arch Pain, Heel Pain, Pronation, top of the foot pain, Bunions, Knee Pain, Shin Pain, Toe Pain. Imbalance in your feet can alter the bony structure of your feet and lower legs, foot orthotics may eliminate posture problems and foot and leg pain.
Do I need a physician's prescription to get custom orthotics?
No. Chiropractors are primary health care professionals and therefore you do not need a referral. Custom orthotics are orthotics that are especially molded to your feet. The best orthotics are formed from a plaster cast of your feet or a precise impression of your feet in specialized foam rather than a computer foot pad and the orthotic needs to be made by a special lab.
Why do I need orthotics?
Imbalances of the bones of the feet can result in abnormal foot motion (over pronation). This can impair foot function which can result in abnormal rotation of the legs and sometimes affects the knees, hips or back. The combination of the tremendous forces generated when we walk or run along with the need for precise movement and balance in the feet means small structural changes in the foot can make significant differences in how well our feet do their job. Orthotics help to improve those structural changes.
How long will my Foot Orthotic Last?
UsWith proper care, your orthotics should last for years.
Does it take time to get used to orthotics?
Your feet need time to adjust to the correct biomechanical (walking) position. Orthotics should be gradually used to begin with. Most people take about a week to get used to their new orthotics. In the second week of use the orthotics can be utilized all day. Some people get used to them in a day or two.
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