Custom Orthotics
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Because not all feet are created equal . . .
. . . some people experience pain in their feet, knees, hips and lower back. Orthotics support the feet you were born with so you can live with less pain. Our custom designed orthotics can help you!
What is an Orthotic?
As the picture at top shows, an orthotic for the foot is a custom designed support which fits unseen into footwear to correct painful problems caused by bone shape or other foot disorders.
Orthotics are available at Sutherland Chiropractic Clinic, utilizing the latest computer equipment. Unlike older plaster casting of feet which only recorded the shape of your foot at rest (not weight bearing), today's computer technology take measurements while your feet are in motion and weight bearing. The procedure involves walking across a pressure-sensitive computer mat as directed by the Orthotics technician. The information is analyzed by the computer to produce instant 2D and 3D graphic images of your feet you can see on the screen. Your Chiropractor will include the results of his/her examinations, and your Orthotics will usually be ready to wear within a week or two. Walking easier and with less pain improves the quality of your life in a substantial way. Speak to your Chiropractor about how orthotics can help you today!
*This product is not endorsed by the Chiropractors' Association of Saskatchewan
How Do They Work?
DIAGRAM 1
Every foot is unique, but the feet you are born with can cause problems for your knees, hips or lower back - not to mention sore feet! Here is a greatly simplified story in 3 pictures that will help to explain this concept.
Please consult with your Doctor of Chiropractic for detailed information and to arrange for a computer-enhanced diagnosis of your feet.
DIAGRAM 2
As the foot strikes the ground and body weight forces it flat, the angled heel forces the bones above it, such as the knee, to adjust, causing pain in the knee as well as in the foot muscles.
DIAGRAM 3
With a correctly designed and manufactured orthotic which slips unseen into a shoe, the foot is supported correctly and the foot and knee resume normal operation.
Sutherland Chiropractic offers the latest in computer-enhanced gait analysis that measures your feet in motion. (In the past, most orthotics were made from plaster casts while you sat or lay down.) The analysis is free so speak to your doctor today!