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Many of us spend a great deal of time standing or walking on hard surfaces. This can cause our feet to begin to roll inward to compensate for the lack of surface area. As you walk your heel swings from side to side very slightly, but if it swings too far when you walk or run, your foot may be over-pronating, or flattening too much. The incorrect movement of your heel stresses and weakens parts of your foot. Over time, symptoms may develop in your feet ranging from a change in shape to pain when you walk. With hundreds of ligaments and bony structures in each foot working together to support, balance and bear the weight of the entire body, many people experience foot pain and problems at some point during his or her lifetime. Unlike over-the-counter shoe inserts, custom-made orthotics are built from molds of your feet in order to meet your unique needs. Custom-Made for Enhanced Individualized Performance To determine if orthotics are right for you, visit a podiatrist for a thorough evaluation. A podiatrist with extensive knowledge in lower extremity biomechanics will consider your foot type, analyze your gait and evaluate other factors to determine the exact cause of your pain. Based on a patient's specific problem or needs, the podiatrist can recommend whether orthotics would help reduce the pain and foot deformity, or if a different treatment would produce better results.
Each custom orthotic is designed differently depending on your foot shape, size, body weight, and activity level. Orthotics deliver biomechanical support to: • Improve foot functionality
• Reduce the risk of foot injury
• Absorb and distribute shock
• Provide relief from pain and daily stress
• Benefit total body alignment and posture Poor foot function and biomechanics may be affecting other parts of your body, including the lower back. Fortunately with orthotics designed for your specific foot issues, you can increase stability, prevent additional pain and ultimately improve your quality of life. Benefits from Custom Orthotics Custom-made orthotics can relieve an array of foot pain including heel pain, plantar fasciitis, arch pain, pain caused by running, walking and other athletics, and many other foot pain disorders. If you are an active runner or athlete, custom-made orthotics can be used to keep the foot in its most efficient alignment, allowing the bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments to work to their highest potential. Additionally, orthotics protect the heel, arch and forefoot from the unnatural and increased stress that prolonged running and sports activity produce. Whether it is to prevent problems, relieve pain, or increase efficiency, runners and other athletes will benefit greatly from the use of custom-made orthotics from your San Antonio podiatrist. If you are experiencing foot pain or instability, a consultation with your podiatrist will be needed in order to provide you with accurate foot care.
Dr. Ed Davis is a leading podiatrist in San Antonio. Providing over 25 years of experience and offering an array of foot and ankle care, including heel pain and bunion treatment, Dr. Davis is a qualified Podiatrist in San Antonio, Texas to handle any podiatric need.
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