“Fortunately, changes in foot care
have only been positive.”
What are Prescription Orthotics?
Prescription orthotics are medical appliances
that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance.
Orthotics work on the feet in the same way braces work on
the teeth – by exerting gentle consistent pressure
to bring muscles, ligaments and bones back into proper alignment.
The overwhelming majority of lower limb problems,
and a fair number of lower back, knee, and hip complaints,
are caused by abnormal biomechanics of the foot. A large
percentage of these problems can be successfully treated
with shoe inserts – called orthotics.
How Orthotics Work.
“Your feet are the foundation of your
body.” A normal foot functions much as a tire on a
car to assure a smooth, safe ride and acts as a shock absorber
on various terrains. If the foot or tire wears on one side
or develops irregularities, that ride can become uneven,
and eventually unpleasant – the entire body, or car
can go out of alignment.
If the foot fails to function adequately,
other parts of the body, such as shins, knees, hips and
lower back have to take up the slack, and this added stress
would eventually result in early wear and tear to their
joints.
Improper Foot Function can lead to:
