Orthotics That Keep You On Your Feet
Fact: 25% of All Your Bones Are In Your Feet
Lack of proper care, ill-fitting shoes and
general foot neglect are responsible for the majority of foot problems.
At
A Healthy Way we understand feet and have formed
a strategic alliance with The Orthotic Group. The Orthotic Group
is Canada's largest orthotic laboratory working with health care
professionals around the globe. At A Healthy Way
we have positioned our self to provide a truly innovative approach
to the orthotic's needs of our patients. Our orthotics are produced
with unwavering attention to detail and our orthotics have proven
to be in a class apart in terms of comfort, construction and design.
It's important to understand your feet have direct
impact on the rest of your body and support you with each step.
A small abnormality in foot function can have a large impact on
the whole kinematic chain (joints higher up in the body) causing
pain and discomfort.
When you are running, the pressure on your feet can
be three or four times your body weight. Even walking can produce
more pressure than the sum of your body weight. The American Podiatric
Medical Association says that the average person takes 8,000 to
10,000 steps a day. That adds up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime
or more than four times the circumference of the globe. That is
a lot of walking if you have inadequate arch support or ill-fitting
shoes causing painful feet!!
In some cases foot ailments can be an early signal
of more serious medical problems like arthritis or diabetes. Special
orthotics can be made for pain prevention and the maintainence of
foot problems.
Women have four times as many foot problems as men
because they have a long history of wearing high heels and/or pointy
toe shoes.
Orthotics and proper shoe fit are very important aspects
of foot health.
Remember if you are experiencing pain or discomfort
in your ankles, knees or hip joints ....the direct cause may be
the function of your feet or ill-fitting shoes.
Our Orthotics have helped many children, diabetics,
arthritic patients, and athletes.
Are Orthotics the right
solution for you?
Contact A Healthy Way Today
to find out.
519 979 2663
Contact
via E-mail: drrogerb@yahoo.ca