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.
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.
How Do They Help?
Custom orthotics help reduce pain and discomfort
by restoring the normal balance and alignment
of your body and gently correcting foot abnormalities.
Bend partners with orthotic manufacturers to
design innovative, comfortable orthotics that
are custom molded to the support requirements
of your feet. They are a pleasure to wear as they
gently reduce problems associated with pressure
points, muscle strain and abnormal forces on the
ankles, knees, hips and spine. Over time, custom
orthotic support will bring you relief from fatigue
and pain, allowing you to enjoy daily activities
comfortably no matter where your feet may take
you.
How
Would I Know If I Had A Problem?
The symptoms of
faulty foot mechanics can include any one
of the following:
1. Localized foot pain
2. Bunions, calluses, hammer toes
3. Arch / heel pain
4. Leg / knee pain
5. Hip or back pain – even neck pain
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What Can I Do?
Ask Dr. Berenstein how custom orthotics can help
you feel better, from the ground up.
Bend Chiropractic & Laser Therapy
Wellpoint Health Centre
1240 Bay Street , 9th Floor
Toronto , Ontario , M5R 2A7
Telephone: 416-960-9288 Ext. 283
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