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FOOT ORTHOTICS
Your feet are
the foundation for the normal balance and alignment of your
body. Structural problems in the feet, even the slightest
misalignment of bone and muscle, can alter the way that you
walk and cause many different problems.
Your
feet are a complex system made up of
- 52 bones
- 66 joints
- 214 ligaments
- 38 tendons and muscles
Most Common Types of Foot Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis (Arch
Pain)
- Heel Spurs (Heel Pain)
- Achilles Tendonitis (Rear
Foot Pain)
- Metatarsalgia (Forefoot
Pain)
- Bunion Pain (Big Toe
Pain)
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
Less obvious
symptoms may involve leg pain, knee pain, problems with the hip,
back pain and even neck pain. Your feet support your entire
weight. Faulty foot mechanics can alter the even distribution of
your body weight, whilst standing, walking or running, and
create an increased load on joints and muscles elsewhere in the
body. Early assessment and intervention can prevent injuries and
save you from a lot of time out of action. A small problem
in your feet can lead to a bigger problem in your knees, hip,
and lower back.
Foot orthotics help to
correct any imbalance by exerting gentle, consistent pressure to
stabilize the bones of your feet and bring muscles and bones
back into proper alignment.
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