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Biomechanics At the Beehive & Brookland Foot Clinics we aim not only to give temporary relief to your foot problem, such as removing the corn or callus, but whenever possible find a permanent cure.This can only be achieved by examining the foot in detail and looking at how the foot may be failing to function correctly. A biomechanical examination includes examining the feet in both a weightbearing and non-weightbearing situation. Angles and data of the feet and legs are taken and used to determine what is wrong and which treatment would be most beneficial If a patients' feet are misaligned, i.e. out of line with the legs, problems may occur not only in the feet but also in the lower limb and back. In a 'perfect' foot, the heel and leg are at right angles to the ground whilst the ball of the foot is flat against the ground. However, often the back of the foot is unstable resulting in the heel rocking inwards bringing the arch of the foot closer to the ground, a condition known as over-pronation. As a result of this imbalance, symptoms might include :- heel pain, arch fatigue, plantar fasciatis, corns and calluses, bunions and toe deformity, leg and ankle imbalance and lower back pain. So what can be done to correct an imbalance of the feet ? Often a plaster cast of the foot is taken to capture it's misalignment and from this a prescription insole is made, an ORTHOTIC, which when worn in the shoe offers stablity and pain relief. Front & rear view of an over-pronated foot Orthotics WHAT EXACTLY IS AN ORTHOTIC ? - An orthotic is a specialised insert for the shoe manufactured to the specific measurement and angle of an individual foot. WHY DO I NEED AN ORTHOTIC ? TO ALLEVIATE FOOT PAIN ALLOW THE FOOT TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY by maintaining the foot in the correct position, it can work more effectively. CONTROL/CORRECT WALKING AND STANCE ABNORMALITIES RELIEVE STRESSES ON THE ANKLES,LEGS LOWER BACK PROVIDE CUSHIONING AND STABILITY - ESPECIALLY FOR ATHLETES, THOSE WORKING ON THEIR FEET AND THE ELDERLY. Orthotics are made to YOUR prescription, not mass produced.
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