Podiatric
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Injuries And Overpronation
Wear and tear of the foot and entire lower extremity can be compared to an aging car: each step is like a mile. That adds up to 100,000 miles for every 10 years of your life. The arch just goes up and down, everyday, hundreds or thousands of footsteps a day. It is no wonder that the arch is the center of all pronation and postural problems. In simplest form, pronation is nothing more than the arch spreading out as you step down in order to absor Read More... -
The Rationale for Midfoot Orthotic Control
I believe and have believed for a long time that rear foot control is not the best way to balance and align the bio-mechanics of the foot and lower extremity. There is a retrograde effect of max pronation of the mid foot as well as the rear foot. The more the rear foot can pronate the more the range of pronation throughout the foot structure. The more the Mid Tarsal Joint pronates (MTJ) middle of the foot, AKA "arch") the more allowable range o Read More... -
Foot Health - Shoes For Better Health, Comfort, Work, Or Play
Shoe health and comfort is a very individual experience. Shoe health, comfort is mainly a matter of correct size and fit. Podiatric Associates, reminds us that the most important factor in shoe health and comfort is a proper fit. The most influential factor contributing to foot and shoe comfort is underfoot cushioning. Shoe comfort is the combined effect of several inside-shoe factors. When choosing a shoe comfort is critical. So always make Read More...
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