Over the years orthodontics has described a wide variety of products designed to provide support and comfort to the foot.
Orthopedics will be useful for many conditions where hyper pronation plays a central role in the development of the condition as a whole. You can also consult with a health professional in Pickering for custom orthotics to ensure you get the right fit that is unique to you and your needs.
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With maximum control of the subtalar joint, orthotics are presented more efficiently and effectively than other insert designs. Orthotics can also play a role in treating conditions that require increased shock absorption, such as the case of a much-curved foot, where plantar fasciitis is a direct result of poor absorption at the higher arch.
If the soft insert does not provide sufficient shock absorption in this case, the hardness of this insert absorbs the load-carrying energy and dissipates it in the orthotic plate itself and not the sole of the foot.
Orthopedic devices are also used to carry pressure and loads when painful calluses, pressure sores, or rheumatic joints need demanding structural support to avoid surgery or major complications.
In this case, removing the weight of the particular part of the leg to be rotated requires sophisticated casting techniques and knowledge of how this "retraction" will affect the rest of the leg.
Lastly, orthopedic products have been used successfully to reduce arch fatigue caused by hyper pronation, which can sometimes lead to knee strain, as well as hip and back problems if they are severe enough.
This fatigue is mainly seen in children and the use of orthopedic devices with flexible flat feet eliminates the need for reconstructive surgery in most of these pediatric cases.