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Orthotics |
Foot Function
The
foot provides 2 main functions: 1) Aids in locomotion, and 2)
Acts as a shock absorber for the body. These functions are a very
demanding job. The arch is capable of absorbing the repetitive
jolts of walking, and protecting larger joints In the legs, hip
and even back from wearing out and injury. Consider that the average
person will walk 115,000 miles in a lifetime, the equivalent distance
of walking halfway to the moon! Then add the stress of modern
living, with its concrete floors and streets. Orthotics are made
to balance instabilities and correct abnormal motions of your
foot. Excessive motions lead to injury and pain. Orthotics are
custom support devices for the feet. |
Different
types of orthotics
In
order to assure comfort and function, rigid orthotics
must be custom-made to the
individual, by way of an impression of your feet done
in the office. |
You
may need functional orthotic support if you have one or more
of these conditions: |
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As in the cases of flatfeet and high-arched
feet, the foot structure can be twisted toward or away from
the midline of the body. These and other structural variations
can adversely affect the foot's ability to function properly.
The result can strain ligaments in the foot, plantar fasciitis,
lead to mechanical deformities, e.g. bunions, hammertoes, neuromas,
heel spurs, arch strain, sagging joints, and result in aches
and pains in the ankle, knee, hip, and low back.
| 3-D digital
Imaging-Static & Dynamic |
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In our never ending desire to provide
you with the best in technology, we have recently introduced
the 3-D digital
foot imager. The 3-D Foot Imaging System evaluates
Static (non-movement) and Dynamic (motion)Analysis, Pressure
and Velocity, Body Mass and Gait Analysis. It provides
a photographic record for a variety of foot and ankle
abnormalities. It also determines limb length discrepency,
rearfoot problems, and a variety of other conditions associated
with heel pain, identifying plantar pressure points, joint
instability, an abnormal gait pattern and weight distribution.
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| In order to assure comfort and function,
rigid orthotics must be custom made to the individual, usually
by way of a plaster or biofoam cast taken of the foot in what
is called "neutral position." Generally, the orthotics are made
from a plastic or graphite material. Different variations and
modifications are made for running sports, aerobics, gym sports,
arthritic conditions, diabetes, as well as other factors, e.g.,
age, foot types, and the range of motion. Shoe Gear and Orthotics
To perform well,
an orthotic must fit snugly into a shoe and stay in place at
the heel counter, (the back of a shoe). Most all shoes: tennis
shoes, walking shoes, pumps and dress shoes can accommodate
the orthotic. Due to the narrow width of the orthotic material,
your current shoes will usually fit properly after an orthotic
is placed inside. There is no need to buy special shoes, new
shoes or extra-depth shoes to accommodate a rigid orthotic.
You can contact Dr. A.J. Galluzzo in Rockford, IL
at Tel:
(815) 633-3050
or in Chicago, IL at Tel:
(312) 944-2929
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