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Caring For Your Active Feet

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Caring For Your Active Feet
The foot is a pivotal component in the way we move our bodies, particularly in the area of sports. While some foot injuries happen purely by chance and are going to be unavoidable, there are those that can be prevented just by ensuring you’re using both the proper techniques and the proper gear.
How orthotics can improve your Athletic Performance

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How orthotics can improve your Athletic Performance
Many of us enjoy recreational sport and keeping fit, while others engage in higher levels of competition and training.
Foot Pain Solutions That Are As Unique As You Are!

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Foot Pain Solutions That Are As Unique As You Are!
Foot pain can be debilitating! Where you go for help can mean the difference between living with foot pain (which can also include leg, hip, and back pain), and finding ongoing relief so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
What is a Pedorthist and why should you consider seeing one?

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What is a Pedorthist and why should you consider seeing one?
Finding the right footwear for your feet is just as essential as getting the perfect glasses for your eyes from an eye specialist.
Am I stuck with Plantar Fasciitis forever?

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Am I stuck with Plantar Fasciitis forever?
The answer is no! Plantar fasciitis can be a real pain and sometimes it might feel like it will never end.
How orthotics can improve your athletic performance

Orthotics

How orthotics can improve your athletic performance
Our feet carry us all day, every day, through life, yet we often neglect their care until they demand our attention. This May, let's prioritize foot health and make strides towards happier, healthier feet.
Flat Feet & Fallen Arches

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Flat Feet & Fallen Arches
Fallen arches are commonly referred to as flat feet because the feet appear to have a low inside arch, especially when standing. These feet may point away from the midline of the body.
A deep dive into the achilles tendon and how to keep it healthy and pain free

Medical Footcare

A deep dive into the achilles tendon and how to keep it healthy and pain free
When we walk, our feet must move and adapt in certain ways to lessen the risk for injury, pain and discomfort. To prepare for contacting ground, the foot arch must be higher or more supinated, making the foot a rigid lever for heel strike.  As the body progresses through the gait cycle, the arch flattens slightly or pronates to adapt to uneven terrain and absorb shock from the ground.
Orthotics Can Help Kids Growing Pains

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Orthotics Can Help Kids Growing Pains
Contrary to what some might think, orthotics are not just for grandparents. They are useful devices for people with diabetes and arthritis and in supporting foot wound care; but orthotics aren’t just for older people. Orthotics can help people of all ages – even children!
Flat Feet Could be the Cause of your Back, Hip, and knee pain

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Flat Feet Could be the Cause of your Back, Hip, and knee pain
Don’t let flat feet hold you back from doing more! With proper support, the sky’s the limit!