Orthotics
Everyone sells orthotics these days -the Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker – did I leave anyone out? Oh yah…the guy in the kiosk at the Home Show - Leslie Trotter
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A Case For Orthotics?
Orthotics, just like stretching, is an emotional and somewhat controversial topic because so many believe in their effectiveness for injury treatment and prevention. Others, such as myself, feel as though they either create, provoke, or hide a true problem...
They support, rather than correct, dysfunction. They also dampen your senses as your feet are no longer allowed to move as unrestricted as they should. Your sense of body position (proprioception), and sensory feedback from your feet to your nervous system (kinesthetic sense), are dampened.
Yes, often they diminish and even eliminate pain, which is why so many claim they are successful. Perhaps you’ve had success with…
Resources
Cures for Common Foot Problems, Without Surgery
Bunions, plantar fasciitis, hammertoes and pain in the ball of the foot, among others, can be treated, before a patient goes under the knife, podiatrists say.
Close Look at Orthotics Raises a Welter of Doubts
Benno M. Nigg has become a leading researcher on orthotics — those shoe inserts that many athletes use to try to prevent injuries. And what he has found is not very reassuring.
3D Printed Shoes, A Step in the Right Direction
Having new shoes that you need to “break in” because they hurt your feet (or dealing with shoes that always feel uncomfortable no matter how long you wear them) will soon be a thing of the past thanks to 3D Printing.
Are Orthotics Really Ever Necessary?
The prescription and use of orthotics is a hot topic. Some physicians don’t appreciate that fact that I think orthotics are expensive pieces of carbon graphite, neoprene, and other material that most often serve as a disservice to the patient.
Do You Really Need an $800 Custom Insole?
But while there is certainly a place for them in many shoes, some foot specialists and athletes say that custom orthotics are overprescribed. Some research indicates that in many cases less expensive prefabricated inserts may work just as well.
Do You Really Need Custom Made Orthotics for Running?
We’ll take a look at the science behind custom orthotics and whether they are worth it for runners, especially when you consider how often some custom made running shoe orthotics need to be replaced.
This Company Makes $50 Million a Year Selling Sexy Orthotics
Meet the Brooklyn foot-care company forcing Dr. Scholl's to play copycat.
A Case For Orthotics?
Orthotics, just like stretching, is an emotional and somewhat controversial topic because so many believe in their effectiveness for injury treatment and prevention. Others, such as myself, feel as though they either create, provoke, or hide a true problem.
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