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What are orthotics? You may have been recommended orthotics by a health practitioner or a friend. If you have never experienced orthotics before, you may not know what they are or what they do! Orthotics Orthotics are devices that fit inside…
Post by: Julia in Custom foot orthotics
How are orthotics made? When orthotics are made custom for each person and each foot, there is a process to make each pair unique. Since digital methods have been more available, it has created more variation on how orthotics are…
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Orthotics for Exercise A lot of people ask if they can use their orthotics while they exercise. The answer is yes, it is recommended to wear them, but there can be a few exceptions. In general, those exceptions are during…
Post by: Julia in Custom foot orthotics Foot Pain
Orthotics for Fallen Arches Orthotics are a common treatment for fallen arches and for the pain that develops from it. First, it's important to determine what it means to have a fallen arch, also known as a collapsed arch. A…
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Casting for Orthotics If you've ever had custom foot orthotics, there was a casting done of your feet. This cast is used to create the actual orthotic that you wear. There are many different ways to cast the foot and…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Leg Pain
Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain What is Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain? The anterior tibialis muscle pain comes from the muscle, which lies at the front of the lower leg, and attaches to the top of the foot. Pain in this area…
Peroneal Muscle Pain What is Peroneal Muscle Pain? Peroneal muscle pain occurs at the peroneal muscle, which is the term for the group of muscles on the outside of the lower leg. Pain in this area can be confused with…
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Pes Cavus (High Arch) What is it? Pes cavus (high arch) is when the arch on the inside of the foot is higher than what would be considered normal. This pes cavus (high arch) may be flexible, leading to a…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Foot Pain Leg Pain
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) What is it? Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) is characterized by pain in on the inside of the lower leg, specifically in the lower two thirds (see figure 1). Overuse and…
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Pes Planus (Flat Feet) What is it? Pes planus or flat feet is when the arch on the inside of the foot is lower than what would be considered normal. This may be worse on one foot compared to the…