Orthotics, or arch supports, are typically prescribed to control the act of over pronation, or flattening of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot during the gait cycle. Walking and running places approximately 3-10x the force of body weight through the arches of the feet respectively. Over time, the excessive pronation can lead to common
The condition of shin splints, or pain in the front of the lower leg, is common in the running community. It should be noted that shin splints as a “diagnosis” will do little to determine the underlying cause. It is important to understand why this is happening to better determine the best course of treatment
The knee joint is made up of three bones: the femur, tibia, and patella. The ends of the tibia and femur are covered with a thin cartilage allowing a smooth joint surface and reduced friction during movement. Additionally, there are two C-shaped menisci in the knee that serve to absorb shock and evenly distribute forces
The four support systems in everyday life are your shoes/orthotics, chair, bed, and pillow. If you are not spending the majority of time on your feet, you are sitting, or sleeping. Standing, walking, sitting, and sleeping are all different activities with one common variable - time. It is the time you spend on your feet,
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