The structure of your foot supports your entire weight. The slightest misalignment of muscles and bones can cause many different problems.
The symptoms of faulty foot mechanics may begin with any of the following:
What can you do?
Your Health Care Professional can prescribe foot orthotics to help correct your specific body imbalance.
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 foot muscles and bones back into proper alignment. They fit comfortably in shoes and are usually made of flexible molded thermoplastic. The devices are always made from custom precise impressions taken of your feet.
How do orthotics help?
Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. They do an incredible amount of work each day. The smallest imbalance can cause a great deal of discomfort, but properly filled prescription orthotics help restore the normal balance and alignment of your body and bring relief from fatigue and pain. Orthotics are so comfortable, and help your feet work so naturally that you will want to wear them as much as possible.
The wearing of orthotics
In your shoes your feet rest comfortably on the orthotics. Your feet are gently and consistently forced into the correct functioning position for walking, running and standing. Pressure points, improper rotation of the foot, painful muscle strain, and abnormal forces on the legs, hips and spine are eliminated because orthotics enable your feet to function properly.
Why Are We Different?
Our Protocol includes 3 separate visits where your feet are mobilized and manipulated before the actual mold is made.
This means that we are making a mold of a more balanced foot. Unfortunately, the ligaments will not hold the correction but it does mean that we are getting a mold of a more biomechanically correct foot, which is our ultimate goal.
It also means that, because of the increased flexibility, your foot will adapt to the change much more comfortably.
On the day you receive your orthotics you will have your feet manipulated again and then checked again in two weeks.
This is why we have nearly 100% success rate with our orthotics.
Extended Health Care Plans
Many extended health plans cover custom orthotics. The automotive “Big
3” includes
Custom Orthotic coverage on their Plan. You may have coverage as well.
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You will need a referral from a medical doctor.
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Crnec, D.C. Please call.