A common issue people have is can you wear two orthotics or insoles in your shoes at once. For example, you have orthotics but you also purchased shoes with insoles, can you wear both together? Should you wear both insoles together? The answer is yes you can wear them together but you really should not. …
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There is no denying avid hikers are always going to be at risk of developing Plantar Fasciitis with the constant pressure that is placed on the heel. This repetitive trauma leads to injuries within the Plantar Fascia which can lead to the development of Plantar Fasciitis. Most hikers and explorers can go on and on …
As Soccer Players it is very common to develop Plantar Fasciitis as you are active running all the time. This puts increased stress on the heal and can in a lot of situations lead to the development of Plantar Fasciitis. One of the downsides of the orthotic industry as a whole is there is not …
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Listen, I am not going to lecture you about wearing High Heels and how those High heels might have caused your Plantar Fasciitis (it probably didn’t help). But like a lot of women you wear high heels for work, for fashion, whatever the reason, you wear high heels. Now you have Plantar Fasciitis which can …
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It used to be if you wear orthotics for whatever reason: flat feet, plantar fasciitis or foot pain, you had to take them off when you ice skated. Well now that is no longer the case because a company has finally designed an orthotic that can be worn when ice skating. While it is technically …
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A lot of Hockey players are under the impression that there is nothing they can do for foot pain they get when they skate. Whether they suffer from Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints or flat feet, Hockey players tend to suffer in silence. However, recently the company SuperFeet, which is well known for innovation in the …
Being a Barista means being on your feet for eight hours plus a day and moving. This can lead to a multiple of foot problems such as Plantar Fasciitis, Neuromas, or Bunions. One of the ways a Barista can help stem some pain and make the eight hours more bearable and enjoyable is to wear …
A common question asked of Podiatrists is what is the most recommended orthotic by Podiatrists? This is a complex answer, as most Podiatrists recommend that you purchase custom orthotics from them for 600 dollars, so if you cannot have that orthotic what else is highly recommended, generally speaking it is the Power Step orthotic …
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Basketball is a sport that places a lot of stress on the feet and ankles. This can lead to a myriad of conditions ranging from stress fractures, torn muscles and tendons as well as ligament injuries. One of the ways to help reduce the stress and strain on your feet and reduce the risk of …
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Finding the right orthotic as a hiker is important. Hiking places a great deal of stress and strain on the feet during the hike. Any kind of arch support and stress reduction is important. There are many orthotics on the market but many are not ideal for hiking. For a hiker you want to look …
Finding the right orthotics for a child can be difficult. Pediatric feet are all different and unique. Ideally, you could get a custom orthotic from a Podiatrist. Custom orthotics from a Podiatrist are when a Podiatrist takes an imprint or impression of your child’s foot creating an orthotic However, these orthotics tend to be expensive …
Neuromas are constant pain that feels like you have a knot in your foot and nothing will take care of the pain. Maybe you have had a cortisone shot and it did not work or maybe you are looking to avoid the shot or surgery. Can orthotics actually work for Mortons Neuromas or Neuromas in …
I know you are thinking who would make an orthotic specifically for Nurses who suffer from Neuromas or Mortons Neuromas and will it even help? Well as you know nurses are on their feet a lot, which leaves them very susceptible to developing Neuromas. And for some of nurses cortisone shots are not effective. What …
Runner’s knee is a common condition that runners suffer from. One of the main causes of runner’s knee is faulty biomechanics. What happens in Runner’s knee is the knee cap tracts laterally causing rubbing and damage to the cartilage. There are multiple things that can cause the knee cap to track laterally such as a …
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Plantar Fasciitis sucks. Being a runner with plantar fasciitis is worse. What does everyone tell you to do? Rest it and it will get better. And that is true, but one treatment you should consider is wearing an orthotic or insole to help support your arch and reduce stress and strain on your heel during …
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It is very common for golfers to develop Plantar Fasciitis. Walking eighteen holes places a great degree of stress on the foot and as an extension the plantar fascia. Plantar Fasciitis is signified by pain first step in the morning and can be treated with stretching, cortisone shots and NSAIDs. A very common treatment for …
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As a tennis player you place a lot of stress on your foot. Through the cutting, running and jumping this can lead to many foot problems. This can lead to problems ranging from Plantar Fasciitis to Tendonitis. One of the ways to combat foot issues is orthotics or insoles in your shoes. Orthotics can …
Trying to find the right orthotic for your child’s feet can be difficult and if they are active and play soccer not all orthotics are made for that. But there are some orthotics that can stand up to the rigors of playing soccer. Now every orthotic is different just like every foot is different. Some …
The best orthotics for children with flat feet are custom orthotics manufactured and created specifically for your child’s foot by a Podiatrist. However, these orthotics can be expensive, running as much as 400 dollars. And in a lot of cases an over the counter orthotic or insole will be just as effective in the treatment …
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Children with high arches are unique. Most orthotics and material is customized for children with flat feet. So it can be difficult to find acceptable orthotics for children with high arches. What do you look for in orthotics for children with high arches? A couple things: 1. You want an orthotic that is comfortable- This …
Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition that afflicts millions of people every year. Plantar Fasciitis is characterized by pain first step in the morning. There are many treatments for Plantar Fasciitis on the market. These treatments range from stretching, cortisone shots and NSAIDs. One of the most common and successful treatments for Plantar Fasciitis is …
Metatarsalgia is a painful condition of the forefoot that can be brought upon by different conditions. There are many treatments for metatarsalgia including pads, injections, or different shoes. But one of the best treatments is to wear orthotics or insoles. When you are looking for an orthotic or insole when you have metatarsalgia, you want …
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Custom Orthotics are a common treatment for Achilles Tendonitis. The theory behind custom orthotics in the use of Achilles Tendonitis is that there are biomechanical issues that lead to development of the Achilles Tendonitis. Recently, there was a randomized controlled study of the use of Custom orthotics in the treatment of Achilles Tendonitis. The study …
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Trying to find orthotics or insoles to fit into sandals can be very difficult. Because of the way sandals are made, they are not what would be termed orthotic friendly. But can you wear orthotics or insoles when your pair of sandals does not accomodate insoles or orthotics easily? The answer is yes. There are …
