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What are orthotics and how can they help?

pt Health — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 14:24:19 +0000

Have you ever wondered what orthotics are or how they can help? Paul Mäkinen, a Lifemark Certified Pedorthist, recently joined me and interested members of the community for a webinar about foot orthotics. From the basics of foot orthotics, to how they can help address and treat various types of pain and foot conditions, the webinar provided an excellent opportunity for participants ...

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3 FAQs about Orthotics

pt Health — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:59:24 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. In What are orthotics & who can they help? we talked about how orthotics are an effective preventative measure for correcting foot problems and how they can provide support and correct abnormalities that occur in the body due to poor foot ...

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Off-the-Shelf or Custom-Made? Which type of orthotics is right for me?

pt Health — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:02:29 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. When looking at what kind of orthotics to get, there are two main types of foot orthotics: off-the-shelf or custom-made. Off-the shelf-orthotics can be bought at the local drugstore, whereas custom-made orthotics can be purchased at a foot care clinic or ...

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What are orthotics & who can they help?

pt Health — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:59:28 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. Foot pain affects between 20-42% of adults 45 years and older, limiting their daily activities. In fact, the foot is very fragile in terms of maintaining equilibrium and when altered can lead to functional deficits and long recovery periods. Orthotics are one ...

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Is Bad Posture Bad for You?

Kirsten Roesink — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:28:09 +0000

It turns out our parents were right about good posture. Did you know that bad posture can actually make you feel depressed, lower your energy levels, and reduce circulation? Over time, poor posture can wreak havoc on your body, causing pain, stiffness, reduced flexibility, and even injury! If you spend time hunched over your desk or electronic device, you might ...

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We Asked a Physiotherapist to Compare Drugstore vs. Custom Orthotics

Kaitlynn Bonin — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:33:29 +0000

Not sure if custom orthotics are really worth it? pt Health physiotherapist Paul Love, who has been practicing for 27 years, explains the difference between drugstore orthotics (also called over-the-counter or off-the-shelf orthotics, Dr. Scholl’s, or shoe inserts) and custom-made orthotics. Orthotics are one of the cheapest and easiest preventative measures for correcting foot problems. They can help reduce and ...

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How to Choose the Right Running Shoes For You

pt Health — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:05:17 +0000

If there’s one thing physiotherapists are passionate about, it’s supportive footwear. With so many options out there, from Yeezys to Nike, to New Balance, choosing the right shoes for your needs can be hard. But we’re here to get you started on the right foot and choose the right sneakers for you. Here we’ll discuss what overpronation is, what ...

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Webinar: Orthotics 101

pt Health — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:04:03 +0000

Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Time: 3:00 pm EST Duration: 1-hour Learn how to efficiently and optimally use your clinical knowledge and experience to identify, assess and explain to your patients the advantages and benefits of wearing custom orthotics. This in-depth webinar will teach you how to spot patients that will benefit from custom orthotics, how ...

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Is It Possible To Have Carpal Tunnel In My Foot?

pt Health — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 14:06:00 +0000

Most people are familiar with carpal tunnel syndrome, where a major nerve gets so compressed that it causes incredible pain down your wrist, hand and fingers. But what about the pain in your foot? Is it the same kind of thing? What is tarsal tunnel syndrome? The tarsal tunnel is a narrow space on the inside of the ankle ...

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PT Health Welcomes New Pedorthist Service To Motion Physiotherapy

pt Health — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:23:20 +0000

PT Health Solutions is pleased to announce that In Motion Physiotherapy, located in White Rock, British Columbia, is now offering comprehensive pedorthist services. In Motion Physiotherapy has contracted with West Coast Mobile Orthotics in order to help enhance and provide foot care to area residents.

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