Knee Braces – The GenuTrain
I play a lot of sports- I play a lot of soccer, I play a lot of golf. No major injury of any sort yet but my knee feels unstable when I do these activities. The last thing I want to do is wear a bulky heavy knee brace. I found the GenuTrain. I love […]
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How To Pick a Good Runner
It can be very overwhelming when trying to find a good runner. Here’s a few tips to get you started. First, you want to go to a trained professional who’s going to look at your foot, watch you walk and tell you what type of foot type you have and then recommended right shoe for […]
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Heel Lock Lacing
Sometimes changing the way you lace your shoes can make a really big difference in how the shoe fits you. If you are experiencing any heel slippage in the back of your shoe, if you have a wide forefoot or you just like the shoe to fit a little bit more snug you should try […]
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Finding The Right Shoe
It’s very important to get yourself into the right shoe. There’s a lot of running shoes out there ranging from a neutral cushioning shoe like the GEL Nimbus or the GT 2000 which gives you some moderate support, or a maximum support shoe like the Brooks Beast. It’s really important to come in and get […]
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Trimming Orthotics
When we receive orthotics from the lab they are usually a little bit long. When you have the shoes you can trim the orthotic to make it fit. First remove the sock liner from the shoe and place it right over the orthotic making sure the heels are lined up. Using a pen or marker […]
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My Orthotics are Squeaking
Squeaking is another common issue we hear here at the clinic. It sure makes it hard to sneak up on people if your orthotics squeak in your shoe! Usually after a client has had orthotics for a couple of months the squeaking starts. It happens because of the friction between orthotics and the shoe. The […]
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Custom Knee Brace
Custom knee braces are an effective way to release pain due to osteoarthritis and ligament damage. New materials are very lightweight and help you maintain your activity level. We work with different brands like Bledsoe and Donjoy to figure out the best brace for your knees. Each one has a different purpose but the concept […]
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Corns vs Callus
What is a corn and what is a callus? A corn is an area of hardened skin that can be very small but quite painful to touch. A callus is a more general area of hardened skin due to increased pressures on that area under the foot. Orthotics can help redistribute pressure underneath the bottom […]
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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 […]
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