SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

If you’re suffering from foot pain, an orthotic can provide the support that’s needed to control foot movement.  Don’t let foot pain stop you from participating in the activities that you enjoy.  Wearing an orthotic daily and regular visits to your doctor can help you have a better quality of life. 

Controlling Foot Motion Controls Pain 

If your feet aren't bothering you it’s likely you haven’t thought much about them. But if you're experiencing foot pain because your feet aren’t functioning properly, or you're standing on them for extended periods of time, it’s hard to enjoy life. An orthotic (also known as "orthoses") may be prescribed by your doctor.  Orthotics are custom-made shoe inserts that help your feet function more efficiently. 

Foot Pain Slows You Down

Some of the beginning symptoms you may have noticed are swelling, changes in the appearance of your feet, sharp pain when you walk or stand, or just a general sore, achy feeling -- these are all the early signs of foot problems. Symptoms may be caused by improper foot movement or hereditary factors developing in your feet and legs. Diabetes and other medical conditions may cause ulcers, infections, or make your feet susceptible to other health problems. 

How Orthotics Can Help

In the same way that glasses realign your vision, orthotics realign the structure of your foot.  Certain areas of your feet may be tender and experiencing excessive pressure from continual over-use.  Custom made orthotics relieve foot symptoms by controlling the way you take each step. Orthotics don’t stop there, since the foundation of your entire body starts with your feet, they can compensate for misalignment in your back, hips, and knees.   Sometimes your feet are best treated with surgery, however orthotics can help delay surgery or maintain a surgical correction so symptoms don't reoccur.

Your Feet Explained

Your feet work hard each day, they support the entire weight of your body. They absorb a tremendous amount of pressure adapting to different types of surfaces as you walk, run and stand. Your foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and several different types of soft tissue including muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

An Amazing Framework of Bones

Bones are the foundation and structure of your foot. The arch acts like a bridge to help support your weight and like shock absorbers, help to dissipate ground reaction forces caused by running, walking, and standing.  The joints enable your foot to conform and adapt to surfaces as it goes through its motion in the walking cycle.

Soft Tissue Acts as the Linkage

Muscles, tendons, and ligaments, known as soft tissue, connect all of the bones in your foot.  When your foot leaves the ground the soft tissues constrict and the bones allow your foot to move at the joints. Ligaments allow this process by connecting bone to bone at the joint.

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