Support your whole body

Tue, Aug 27th 2019, 08:49 AM

School is about to start again for the majority of the student population, and it will be time to wear shoes for long hours again. Running, other sports and even walking can put a lot of demands on the feet and ankles. These demands cause stress on the feet that can lead to pain and injuries. Orthotics can help in positioning the foot correctly and prevent pain and suffering in the feet.

Foot orthoses are custom made medically-devised inserts that fit in a shoe or pair of tennis. Commonly referred to as “orthotics” they provide support for the foot by redistributing foot pressure (ground reactive forces) as well as re-aligning foot joints while standing, walking or running. It serves to prevent, support or correct foot deformities and improve foot functioning. The word ‘orthotic’ comes from the Greek “ortho”, which means, “to be straight, upright or correct.”

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