One type of treatment that we sometimes recommend for patients dealing with a variety of foot conditions is an orthotic insert. These inserts help to protect our feet from the forces they experience with every step we take, but as you might imagine, not all orthotics are the same. A local company is working hard […]
4 Signs You Should Replace Your Orthotic Inserts
Orthotic inserts can change how stress is dispersed on your feet and help prevent a number of foot conditions, but like a lot of things in life, they may need to be replaced after a set period of time. Much like it’s recommended to replace your mattress every so often because the support it provides […]
Five Problems Orthotic Foot Inserts Can Help Treat
We put a lot of stress on our feet each and every day, and if we’re not careful, all this stress can manifest in the form of an injury to the feet or another area of the body. Because everyone’s feet are slightly different, no two feet handle stress and pressure in the same way, […]
Contoured Orthotics Trump Shock-Absorbing Insoles
When it comes to orthotic inserts, new findings suggest that contoured orthotics may be more successful at lowering a person’s risk of stress fractures while walking or running compared to shock-absorbing insoles. For their study, researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 11 trials involving contoured orthotics and seven studies of shock-absorbing insoles, involving a total of […]