Struggling with Foot Pain? Consider an Orthotic!
You wake up each morning and dread getting out of bed–not because you don’t want to start your day, but because physically getting out of bed causes foot pain. Or maybe your foot pain develops at the end of a long day at work when you haven’t had a chance to sit down.
There’s no denying that foot pain can have a big impact on your quality of life. After all, you use your feet throughout the day to walk, complete chores, visit with friends, and more. Fortunately, you have several options for managing foot pain–including a custom orthotic designed by the physiotherapists at MSK Centre.
A Quick Primer on Orthotics
What is an Orthotic?
Orthotics are specialized devices that you insert into your footwear. They support and align the feet properly, helping to address various foot and lower limb issues. Unlike generic shoe inserts you can buy at the store, custom orthotics are tailored to your unique foot structure, providing precise support where it’s needed most.
Who Can Benefit from Orthotics?
People with Foot Pain
- Orthotic support can help alleviate pain from conditions like plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, metatarsalgia, and diabetes-related foot problems.
People with Abnormal Foot Mechanics
- Flat feet or high arches can lead to improper foot alignment. Orthotics help correct these issues, promoting better posture and reducing strain on other body parts.
Athletes and Active Individuals
- Engaging in sports or high-impact activities (such as dance) can put extra stress on the feet. Orthotics provide additional support, potentially enhancing performance and reducing injury risk.
People with Arthritis
- Arthritis can affect the joints in the feet, leading to pain and stiffness. Orthotics can help mitigate those symptoms by distributing pressure evenly across the foot.
What Are Some of the Key Benefits of Orthotics?
- Orthotics provide support to the arches and help align the foot and ankle, which can prevent and correct deformities, reduce pain, and improve overall function.
- Orthotics help distribute body weight more evenly across the foot, relieving pressure from sensitive areas. This, in turn, can reduce pain and prevent the development of calluses and ulcers.
- The materials used in orthotics can enhance the foot’s natural shock absorption capabilities, reducing stress on the feet and lower limbs during activities like walking or running.
- For athletes, orthotics can correct biomechanical imbalances, leading to improved efficiency and performance and a reduced risk of injury.
A Comprehensive Assessment
Our process begins with a thorough evaluation of your foot structure, gait, and any issues that might contribute to your foot pain. This process generally involves a physical examination, a review of your health history, and some simple movement screens.
Custom Fabrication
We’ll use the information from your assessment to design an orthotic that matches the exact contours of your feet while also considering your activity levels, specific symptoms, and other needs.
Fitting and Adjustment
Your custom orthotic device will generally arrive back from the fabrication lab in a couple of weeks. Once it does, we’ll fit it and make any necessary adjustments to ensure maximum comfort and effectiveness. Proper fitting is crucial, as even minor misalignments can affect the orthotics’ efficacy.
Education and Follow-Up
We’ll educate you on how to use and care for your orthotics. Regular follow-up appointments help monitor progress and allow us to make any needed modifications, ensuring that the orthotics continue to meet your needs over time.
Integrating Orthotics into a Comprehensive Treatment Plan
Our orthotic services are most effective when integrated into a comprehensive treatment program tailored to your condition, symptoms, and overall goals.
For example, our chiropractors can also provide adjustments and manipulation that complement the support provided by orthotics, promoting better alignment and function. Massage therapy can also help by alleviating tension and improving circulation in your foot and lower leg.
Most importantly, orthotic use is most effective when combined with targeted exercises that strengthen the muscles of the foot and lower limb. This addresses the underlying issues contributing to your discomfort.
Do You Think You’ll Benefit from a Custom Orthotic?
MSK Centre’s multidisciplinary team offers a range of treatments and services to help improve your foot health, including custom orthotic devices. If you’re struggling with foot pain, schedule an appointment with us today to learn more about your options.
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5 Benefits of Spring Cleaning
Have you been putting off spring cleaning? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. With your hectic schedule, it can be easy to overlook this essential activity.
However, there are many reasons why you should include spring cleaning into your routine. Here are 5 good reasons to make time for spring cleaning this season.
1. A clean home is better for your immune system
Mold, dust, and pet dander can accumulate in your home during the colder months when there is less opportunity for air circulation. A deep dive into spring cleaning helps to air out your home, preventing respiratory issues.
2. It’s an easy way to get active
Cleaning can be a real workout! From sweeping the floors to scrubbing tile to moving around furniture, spring cleaning can help you get active. Exercise has numerous benefits, including stress reduction and better heart health.
3. It lessens the possibility of injury
A cluttered home puts you, your children, or an elderly family member at risk of injury. Clearing out high-traffic areas and walkways can help to prevent falls, which can be especially dangerous for older individuals.
4. It improves concentration and mood
Studies show that a clean home positively affects your daily mood and ability to focus/complete tasks. Now that so many of us work from home, this has never been more important!
5. You can donate unused items to others
Part of cleaning is going through old and unused items to see what can find a new home. Not only is donating to charity emotionally rewarding, it helps free up space in your home and can encourage you to become more organized.
With so many benefits to spring cleaning, what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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Patient Spotlight:
“I was suffering with really bad pain for longer than three years and had seen 4 different physiotherapists over the past five years before seeing Jamie Wong. I was advised for pain injections or possible surgery if that didn’t help.
I started my physiotherapy treatment with Jamie in November 2023 and in a few months, I started feeling the difference. In less than a year, I started living a normal life. Of course, I still have to continue the treatment even though it’s less frequent. I still feel like a miracle when I compare my pain now and a year and a half ago.
Jamie encouraged me when I was giving up on myself. He is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely interested in the well being of his patients. He is caring, friendly and easy to approach.
It was one of the best decisions I have ever made going to MSK Centre. The Centre is equipped with exercise equipment for the patients. It’s a great team there including receptionists and other physiotherapy assistants.
If I had a choice, I would give 10 stars out of 5 to Jamie. 🙂
Thank you, Jamie!“-Rita V.
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Seasonal Recipe:
Spring Vegetable Tart
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 5 oz vegetable dip
- 6 baby zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 3-4 yellow squash, thinly sliced with a mandoline
- 1 bunch asparagus, thinly sliced lengthwise with a mandoline
- 1 1/2 c goat cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar glaze
- Mixed herbs, to serve
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. To make tart case, place pastry sheets side by side on the lined tray. Brush egg wash along the long edge of one sheet, then overlap with the other by 1″ to create a large single sheet. Fold and pinch all four sides to make a 1″ border, pushing down to seal. Brush border with egg wash. Using a fork, prick the base of the tart all over. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes, until golden. Remove from oven and spread base of pastry with dip. Meanwhile, place vegetables in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over vegetables, steep for 1 min to blanch, then drain and pat dry with paper towel. Scatter vegetables over tart and crumble goat cheese on top. Drizzle with oil and vinegar glaze. Sprinkle with mixed herbs.
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