What is an Orthotic?
An ORTHOTIC is a foot-supporting device also known
as a custom insole. Foot Orthotics support, correct and accommodate the
26 bones, 2 sesamoid bones, tendons, ligaments, and plantar fascia band
in each foot.
Foot Orthotics allow the muscles, tendons and
bones of the feet through open and closed chain joint migration, up
through the legs, hip and lower back, to function at their optimal
potential for our body weight, structure, walking pattern and life
styles.
When appropriately prescribed and more importantly,
appropriately manufactured, Foot Orthotics can decrease pain and
discomfort in the foot, ankles, knees, hips and back. Foot Orthotics
increase our stability, prevent further progression of bony deformities,
soft tissue pain, burning and numbness and help to improve our overall
quality of life in our activities of daily living (ADLs).
Remember,
foot pain is not normal and should not be ignored. The pain in our feet
often is associated with other pains in our lower limbs all due to the
poor inherent biomechanics of our foot.
With a foot orthotic
supporting the three main arches of the foot the muscles and tendons are
able to work within their intended range of motions (ROMs) and we do
not run the risk of causing injury or furthering one.
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