There are many reasons to wear an orthotic, depending on the type of foot problem you may have.
Reasons to wear an orthotic include:
Flat feet – low arches
Supination – an outward roll of the foot when stepping
Overpronation – inward roll of the foot when taking a step
Diabetes – lack of insulin in your bloodstream
Shin splints – painful swelling of the…
With Spring here, physical activity will be on the rise especially for your children. With this comes the possibility of strains and injuries especially to a child’s feet. Much of this will depend on just how strong their bones are, a critical issue for foot health, but how do we ensure their bones are in the best shape?
One of the most important factors in…
It probably won’t be a surprise to you that much of a child’s foot health is inherited. High or no arches, tendencies to walk bow legged or the development of calluses are just some of what a child can expect if their parents suffered from the same. One common malady, however, is something called Severs Disease. Also known as Calcaneal apophysitis, Severs Disease is the…
If you’ve just become a new parent, life has suddenly become full of wonderful surprises. Making sure your child grows up happy and healthy will be one of your priorities and keeping track of your child’s foot health is important. So, what can you expect?
Unlike an adult’s, a newborn’s feet will be much more padded and flexible allowing for the growth of bones and…
There are many reasons to wear an orthotic, depending on the type of foot problem you may have.
Reasons to wear an orthotic include:
Flat feet – low arches
Supination – an outward roll of the foot when stepping
Overpronation – inward roll of the foot when taking a step
Diabetes – lack of insulin in your bloodstream
Shin splints – painful swelling of the… 
With Spring here, physical activity will be on the rise especially for your children. With this comes the possibility of strains and injuries especially to a child’s feet. Much of this will depend on just how strong their bones are, a critical issue for foot health, but how do we ensure their bones are in the best shape?
One of the most important factors in… 
It probably won’t be a surprise to you that much of a child’s foot health is inherited. High or no arches, tendencies to walk bow legged or the development of calluses are just some of what a child can expect if their parents suffered from the same. One common malady, however, is something called Severs Disease. Also known as Calcaneal apophysitis, Severs Disease is the… 
If you’ve just become a new parent, life has suddenly become full of wonderful surprises. Making sure your child grows up happy and healthy will be one of your priorities and keeping track of your child’s foot health is important. So, what can you expect?
Unlike an adult’s, a newborn’s feet will be much more padded and flexible allowing for the growth of bones and…