What do my feet have to do with it? Your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. Like the foundation of a house, your feet support the weight of everything above them. When a small problem develops in your feet, the subtle change in the way you walk will cause a chain reaction of adjustments in your posture and walking mechanics. These changes can put stress on joints higher up in your body, and lead to more serious problems. Footmaxx custom orthotics help rebalance your feet, reducing pain and discomfort by enhancing your body's natural movements. In close partnership with your health care professional, Footmaxx designs orthotics that augment treatment and add to your general well-being no matter where your feet may take you. What are Prescription Orthotics? Prescription orthotics look like insoles, but are biomechanical medical appliances that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance. Orthotics work on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes - they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment. Orthotics fit into your shoes as comfortably as an insole - and they have the advantage of having been made from precise imprints of your feet. Properly made orthotics are custom molded to the support requirements of your feet. They help restore the normal balance and alignment of your body by gently correcting foot abnormalities. Footmaxx designs innovative, comfortable orthotics that are a pleasure to wear as they gently reduce problems associated with pressure points, muscle strains and abnormal forces on the ankles, knees, hips and spine. Over time, custom orthotics support that is prescribed by your health care practitioner will bring you relief from fatigue and pain, allowing you to enjoy daily activities comfortably. How would I know if I had a problem? The symptoms of faulty foot mechanics can include any one of the following:
Your health care practitioner can prescribe foot orthotics to help correct your specific foot and body imbalance. You can help your health care practitioner by discussing any nagging foot, leg or back problems, and even by simply asking if your feet could be part of the problem. What is the technique to manufacture / create the orthotic? At Elgin Orthotic Clinic we have the ability to manufacture orthotics from a computerized gait analysis or a custom plaster cast. Both methods are effective. Your health care practitioner will decide what method is best for your feet.
For more information about foot conditions and orthotic therapy, visit the Footmaxx website www.footmaxx.com Most Extended Health Plans Provide Orthotic Coverage |
Computerized gait analysis - Footmaxx orthotics may be made from measurements that are taken by a computer while your feet are in motion and bearing weight. Here is how it works. You walk across a mat that is connected to a computer. The mat has 960 electronic sensor points built into it. As you walk, the mat scans your feet in motion 30 times per second, taking measurements throughout your footsteps of the way your feet touch the ground, and how you distribute your body weight. This information is analyzed by the computer to produce instant 2D and 3D graphic images of your feet that you can see on the screen. The same information is then sent via modem and analyzed by diagnostic software that specifies the prescription for cusom orthotics to correct the way you walk.Copyright 2008, Elgin Orthotic Clinic
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