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Breaking In Custom Made Orthotics
The importance of the break in period especially for new custom made orthotic device wearers is quite significant. Not only will you be able to wear the orthotic inserts quicker, it also ensures that you avoid any additional discomfort. Custom made orthotic devices correct foot position and thus you may experience some lower leg and/or foot fatigue during the first few weeks. This occurs because orthotic inserts change our walking pattern and activate musculature that may have been previously underused. By wearing orthotic inserts for a few...
read moreInteresting Foot Facts
A foot is a very complex structure consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles. In fact a pair of feet has one quarter of all the bones in the body. Throughout a lifetime the average person will walk approximately 128,000kms which is more than three times around the earth. With all that walking it’s no wonder are feet are always sweaty. In fact a single foot has more than 250,000 sweat glands producing around 500ml of perspiration daily. Shaquille O’Neil wears a size 23 shoe....
read moreWhat is a Custom Made Orthotic ?
Just as prescription eye glasses help correct vision, a custom made orthotic is designed to correct an individual’s foot position. Orthotics can accommodate bony deformities, modify the movement pattern of the foot and lower limb and/or redistribute forces applied to the foot A true custom made orthotic is manufactured from a 3-dimensional mould of the foot and made from raw materials. The contours of the orthotic match the individuals foot structure and are made specifically for their needs. Thus the ability of the custom made appliance...
read moreTen Points to Proper Shoe Fit
Wear shoes that fit properly. Years of wear and tear can be hard on our feet. So can disease, poor circulation, improperly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don’t fit properly. Problems with our feet can be the first sign of more serious medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and nerve and circulatory disorders.Shoes that do not fit properly may cause bunions, corns, calluses, hammer toes and other foot problems. With a little education, preventitave measures can be taken to avoid these situations by selecting proper...
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