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What exactly is an 'orthotic'?
An '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.
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 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 that pain.
For
overweight individuals, orthotics will help to
counteract the extra stress being placed on the feet.
What specific conditions may be helped?
List
of all the conditions:
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.
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 feet. |
