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The
basic kind of
walking can
be done almost
anywhere and at
any time,
year around.
more
about walking...
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Like to know more about Chiropody and Podiatric Medicine?
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| Custom
Orthotics & Orthopaedic Shoes |
| What
exactly is an 'orthotic'? |
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An 'orthotic' is
a device designed
to restore your natural foot function. Many
'biomechanical' (walking) complaints such as
heel pain, knee
pain and lower back pain are caused
by poor foot function.
Orthotics re-align the foot and ankle bones
to their neutral position, thereby
restoring natural
foot function.
In turn this helps
alleviate problems
in other parts of the body. Specifically designed
custom orthopaedic shoes by Dr.2 Shoes
http://www.dr2shoes.com are custom fitted for your feet.
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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
people with
foot pain or discomfort due to walking imbalance
(biomechanical complaint). Imbalances
such as Flat
feet, heel pain, knee pain and shin pain are
known to cause pain and discomfort. |
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 all 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.
Chiropodists are primary health care professional and
therefore do not need a physician's
referral.
Custom orthotics are orthotics that are especially
molded to your feet.
Only a registered
Chiropodist can properly determine if you
require orthotics. The
best orthotics
are formed from a plaster cast rather than
a computer foot pad and
the orthotic
needs to be made by a Chiropodist.
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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. If we combine these tremendous
forces with the need for precise balance, we
can see how small structural changes in the
foot can make significant differences. Orthotics
help to improve those structural changes.
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How long
will my Foot Orthotic Last?
Usually between
12 to 18 months. |
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. During
the first
48 hours
of use, use
the orthotics
for approximately
3-4 hours.
After this
period of
time it is
recommended
you use the
orthotics
for 6-8 hours.
In the second
week of use
the orthotics
can be utilized
all day. |
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