Burlington Orthotic Centre

Custom Orthotics & Footwear

1900 Walkers Line (Burlington) T: (905) 331-4391 F: (905) 331-6631

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Leg Pain

Shin Splints

Some avid runners or walkers experience pain in the lower legs. They may have developed shin splints.

Shin splints often occur because of shoe breakdown, biomechanical errors, and an increase in training. To prevent shin splints from developing remember to keep footwear current. Try compression socks or sleeves for a little added compression on your calf to help the venous flow. Custom orthotics can also help to prevent muscle fatigue as well. Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 to discuss your options for treating your shin splints.

Pediatric Knock Knees

If you notice when your child is standing that their knees touch but their ankles don’t, your child may have knock knees. 99% of the time kids under the age of four will actually have their knees straighten out by the time they’re about seven or eight. 

If not and it persists into adolescence or develops later in life there may be more serious underlying causes.

Custom orthotics could benefit you if you have knock knees through adolescence or adulthood by realigning your feet and therefore realigning the knees further up the chain.

Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 to discuss treatment options for treating knock knees in your child.

Pediatric Hip Dysplasia

Pediatric hip dysplasia is the muscular or structural dislocation of the hip in the infant from the socket. 

Signs and symptoms to watch out for are:

  • increases in the gluteal fold between thigh and buttocks;
  • stumbling or waddling gait; and
  • reduced flexibility during diapering.

An orthotic with a deep heel cup and lateral forefoot extension can help externally rotate the leg thereby placing the hip into a more stable position and thereby providing a more stable gait.

If you notice any of these symptoms in your child we would be more than happy to take a look for you and provide a consultation and assessment. Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 for details.

Compression Socks for Pregnancy

Did you know that women in their first pregnancy will develop varicose veins in 33% of cases. And in 2nd and multiple pregnancies 55% of the time?

Pregnancy will bring hormonal change, increase blood coagulation and decreased blood flow back to the heart. These factors can cause blood clots and deep vein thrombosis. Compression socks help to improve the blood flow back up to the heart and come in maternity side with a soft panel for comfort. They also come in a number of different colors. Wearing compression socks will help decrease varicose veins and will help reduce swelling and achy legs.

If you’re pregnant remember to avoid excessive heat exposure and stay active to keep those legs healthy. Call us for your compression fitting appointment. Call Burlington Orthotic Centre today at 905-331-4391 for details.

Shin Splints

My shins are burning! If you’ve even gone for a run or even a brisk walk and felt like your lower leg muscles were on fire you were likely experiencing shin splints. Shin splints are the common term for pain along the shin bone caused by micro-tearing in the muscle and connective tissue that attach muscle to bone. The location of the shin splints depends on the muscle that is affected.

Medial shin splints are commonly felt along the lower, inner portion of the shin bone. These are generally caused by biomechanical issues such as over pronation. The tibialis posterior muscle is responsible for supporting the arch and in cases of overpronation during running it isn’t strong enough to do its job and begins hurting. This type of shin splints are better treated with addressing running mechanics, switching to a more supportive shoe and wearing a custom orthotic to prevent overpronation.

Lateral shin splints are typically painful along the outer upper half of the leg. This type is caused by increased demand on the tibialis anterior muscle. If you have begun a new exercise regime, increased your kilometers, increased your pace or increased your incline you are likely to develop this pain for a short period. Luckily once the muscle adapts to its new demands the shin splints should diminish. You can help this process along by stretching before and after activity, icing, getting a massage and wearing compression socks.

Shin splint recovery can take time; however you don’t have to stop activity completely. Cut back on distance or intensity and try a new sport that has less impact like cycling, swimming and weight training. If in doubt about your type of shin splints, the cause or how to heal them, consult a Certified Pedorthist!

Stretches/Exercises for Shin Splints

Foam Rolling

Comprehensive Exercises

Yoga

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