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5 Reasons to Have Orthotics

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16 Feb 2021 Katrinain: ARTHRITIC FOOT CARE, BONE, FOOTWEAR, ORTHOTICS, PODIATRY, SPORTS, UNCATEGORIZED

5 Reasons to Have Orthotics

  1. Pain
    1. Orthotics can help offload areas of pain and redistribute stresses acting on certain muscles or structures in your feet and legs. This will not only help with relieving pain but also allow for recovery.
  2. Rehabilitation
    1. Orthotics are a great modality to use in combination with rehabilitation as it will help you maintain correct form and activate the desired muscle groups you are trying to target for recovery and strengthening.
  3. Misalignment
    1. Orthotics can help adjust any misalignment coming from the knees, feet, and hips as well. Misalignment can often cause compensation in the body that results in muscle weakness, altered gait pattern or pain. Orthotics can help reduce or eliminate these compensatory mechanisms that form due to misalignment.
  4. Accommodation
    1. Orthotics can help support and accommodate certain pathologies such as osteoarthritis, clubfoot, bunions, clawed or hammer toes, as well as corns and callous.
  5. Reduce Risk of Injuries
    1. Certain foot types and gait patterns are at higher risks of injury and orthotics can help reduce this risk. This is especially important for those who are beginning a new form of exercise or routine.

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