happy feet = happy life foot fact the skin on the soles of your feet is thicker than anywhere else...

Happy Feet = Happy Life

Foot FactThe skin on the soles of your feet is thicker than anywhere else on your body.

The skin on the soles of your feet is 20 times thicker than the skin over the rest of your body!

So, do you know how much thicker it is?


Foot FactDo you know how many steps an average person takes in a day?

The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps in a day.

Over a normal lifetime, this adds up to more than 184,000 kilometers.


Foot FactSimple Math

An Average Person Walks = 8,000 to 10,000 Footsteps a dayApproximately 184,000 kms in a normal lifetime

WOW! That is an amazing five and a half times (5.5) around the world!


Foot FactHow many bones are there in the human foot?

There are 28 bones in the human foot.33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 major muscles, and tendons.


Foot FactGuess how many sweat glands there are on our feet?

Releasing ½ pint of moisture per day

Roughly 250,000 sweat glands!


Foot FactWhat causes foot odour?

Decomposition of protein within the skin due to excessive sweat production.


Foot FactDID YOU KNOW?


Foot Fact

When running, how much of your body weight is carried as pressure on your feet?

DO YOU KNOW?


Foot Fact


As much as 2-3x your body weight

DO YOU KNOW?


Foot Fact


As much as 2-3x your body weight

DID YOU KNOW?

Happy Feet = Happy LifeHappy Feet = Happy Life

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A slight mis-alignment in the foot can affect the knees, hips, back, shoulder and neck

A slight mis-alignment in the foot can affect the knees, hips, back, shoulder and neck

The Foot is the foundation of our body.

The Foot is the foundation of our body.


OVER PRONATED

NEUTRAL SUPINATED

PRONATION


OVER PRONATED FOOT

- slight inward rolling motion of the foot during a normal walk or run.


Supinators tend to have high arches

and rigid feet

SUPINATION


ALIGNMENT


CONSEQUENCESPoor foot structure and biomechanics can lead to numerous issues such as:



Plantar FasciitisPlantar Fasciitis




BunionsBunions




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IT band SyndromeIT band Syndrome




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HammertoesHammertoes




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Back PainBack Pain





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Back PainBack Pain

Ball of the foot painBall of the foot pain





BunionsBunions


Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (knee pain) Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (knee pain)

Back PainBack Pain

Ball of the foot painBall of the foot pain



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Bunions

Common Foot Conditions


A bunion is a structural deformity that occurs at the base of the big toe.

Common Foot ConditionsBunions


A bunion is a structural deformity that occurs at the base of the big toe..

Bunions

The medical name for bunions is “hallux valgus” --“hallux” refers to the big toe, “valgus” refers to the inward direction that it leans towards.




Bunions

The affected area protrudes out from the foot and can cause a lot of pain, especially if the bone and tendons in the area become swollen.

The medical name for bunions is “hallux valgus” --“hallux” refers to the big toe, “valgus” refers to the inward direction that it leans towards.




Bunions

The affected area protrudes out from the foot and can cause a lot of pain, especially if the bone and tendons in the area become swollen.

The medical name for bunions is “hallux valgus” --“hallux” refers to the big toe, “valgus” refers to the outward direction that it leans towards.



Orthotics are beneficial for:



Common ConditionsOrthotics are beneficial for:

Achilles Tendonitis


People with this condition may feel stiffness at the back of the ankle when pushing off the ball of the foot. Custom Orthotics can give you the support, control and cushioning required to decrease the stress on your Achilles tendon.

Common ConditionsOrthotics are beneficial for:

Achilles Tendonitis


People with this condition may feel stiffness at the back of the ankle when pushing off the ball of the foot. Custom Orthotics can give you the support, control and cushioning required to decrease the stress on your Achilles tendon.


Achilles Tendonitis




Knee Pain



Patello Femoral Syndrome is pain at the knee or knee cap due to the patella not sliding smoothly along the groove in the thigh bone.Stabilizing the feet with custom made Orthotics is a successful treatment to decrease knee pain.


Knee Pain




Shin Splints



This is a term used to describe pain at the lower leg that usually occurs during walking or running. Custom made Orthotics are beneficial in many cases by providing stability andcushioning to the foot and enhancing proper biomechanics.


Shin Splints



Hammertoe is a contracture (bending) of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes. This abnormal bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing problems. Because of the progressive nature of hammertoes, early treatment is required. Hammertoes never get better without some kind of intervention.

A custom orthotic device placed in your shoe may help control the muscle/tendon imbalance. A metatarsal pad or toe crest can provide some relief by providing a “platform” for the toes to rest on.


Hammertoes



Common Foot ConditionsOrthotics benefit:



TURF TOE

An injury to the joint and connective tissue between the foot and the big toe.



TURF TOE

An injury to the joint and connective tissue between the foot and the big toe.

A properly prescribed custom made orthotic will help alleviate the pain along with other recommended treatment. Ask your Clinical specialist for details.


Common Foot ConditionsBall Of Foot PainOrthotics are beneficial for:


Common Foot ConditionsBall Of Foot PainOrthotics are beneficial for:

Also known as Metatarsalgia


Common Foot ConditionsBall Of Foot Pain

This type of pain in the ball of the forefoot can have many causes. These may include: >Bone deformity>excessive pronation (foot roll-in)>excessive supination (foot roll-out)>muscle/ligament tears>strain or rupture>tearing in the plantar plate ligaments>neuromas>calluses >corns>Arthritis or>Improperly fitted footwear.


Also known as Metatarsalgia


Common Foot ConditionsOrthotics are beneficial for:

TRUE LEG LENGTH DISCREPANCY




Leg length discrepancy (LLD) or Lower limb discrepancy is a condition of unequal lengths of the lower limbs. The discrepancy may be in the femur, or tibia, or both.




Leg length discrepancy (LLD) or Lower limb discrepancy is a condition of unequal lengths of the lower limbs. The discrepancy may be in the femur or tibia or both.

A properly prescribed custom made orthotic will help alleviate any problems that are faced by a person having a leg length discrepancy.




Leg length discrepancy (LLD) or Lower limb discrepancy is a condition of unequal lengths of the lower limbs. The discrepancy may be in the femur or tibia or both.

Ask your certified practitioner to assess your condition.

A properly prescribed custom made orthotic will help alleviate any problems that are faced by a person having a leg length discrepancy.


ORTHOTIC SOLUTION

A foot orthotic is a device that can be inserted into

the shoe to support, align, prevent and/or

accommodate foot deformities and improve foot

function. Used in conjunction with appropriate

footwear, a foot orthotic can be effective in helping

to treat a number of foot issues.



Sport Specific OrthoticsHockey

Orthotics in your skates may benefit you if you experience the following:

- Difficulty turning in one direction- Struggling to hold either an outside or inside edge- Weak crossovers- Chronic knee pain- Low back pain-Repeated groin pulls-Arch pain while skating


Orthotics allow a golfer’s body to establish a better point of contact with the ground when executing a golf swing. -stabilizes your feet-evenly redistributes weight-corrects entire body posture -improve your balance -may help you play better

Sport Specific OrthoticsGolf

Sport Specific Orthotics


SoccerIn soccer shoes, custom orthotics act to provide much improved support and control for the foot and ankle in order to prevent injury.It helps relieve foot, ankle, knee, and hip pain caused by poor foot control or alignment.Soccer orthotics sit very low in the shoe so the player’s foot is not jammed in the shoe or pushed out of the top of the shoe. Also, there is a specific modification on the orthotic to allow the big toe to be in contact with the shoe to allow better push-off for sprinting and cutting.


Sport Specific Orthotics


Sport Specific OrthoticsAthletics


Sport Specific OrthoticsAthletics

Orthotics for athletes gently maintain the heel in its neutral position, stabilizing the rear foot and ankle.Providing comfortable, semi-flexible support to the arch and absorbs the shock of each step.(Orthotics act in the same way a shock absorber does in an automobile). When weight is removed from the orthotic, the arch returns to its original height as the material has memory. This orthotic will help prevent plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, arch pain, and lower back pain in athletes.


Orthotics For Children


Orthotics For ChildrenAsk Yourself These

Questions


Orthotics For ChildrenAsk Yourself These Questions

Does your child have flat feet?




Does your child’s knees turn inwards?




Does your child’s knees turn inwards?

Is your child over the age of 6?


Orthotics For ChildrenWhat Is Pediatric Flatfoot?


Flatfoot is common in both children and adults. When this deformity occurs in children, it is referred to as “pediatricflatfoot.” Although there are various forms of flatfoot, they all share one characteristic – partial or total collapse of the arch.

Orthotics For ChildrenWhat Is Pediatric Flatfoot?

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