Custom foot orthotics

Elderly people who choose the wrong shoes have a lower quality of life

83% wear the wrong shoes. As people get older, they experience changes in their foot morphology. If they do not change their shoe size along with these transformations, older people – most of whom choose the wrong shoes – suffer, … READ MORE

Foot and ankle issues may increase risk of knee OA

In individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA), the presence of foot and ankle symptoms is associated with increased odds of developing symptomatic and radiographic knee OA four years later, according to research from the … READ MORE

Slippery boots: Most winter footwear fails on ice

Of 98 models tested in Toronto lab, only 9 had enough grip for icy conditions. Before you step outdoors this winter, consider what’s on your feet. Did you do as much research buying your winter boots as you did when you last … READ MORE

Minimal shoes may reduce running injuries

Runners who wear running shoes with no cushioning and land on the ball of their foot rather than the heel put significantly less demand on their bodies, new research suggests. Barefoot Running Shoes vs Minimalist Running Shoes: 5 Key … READ MORE

A comparison of over-the-counter foot orthotics on multi-segment foot biomechanics

Over-the-counter orthoses are a cost-effective alternative to custom-made devices. We demonstrated that three commonly used over-the-counter devices influence foot kinematics and plantar fascia strain differently. Clinicians can use … READ MORE

Does a heavy running shoe slow you down?

In a famous study three decades ago, experimental biologists strapped a pair of 1.8-kilogram weights around the waists of volunteers and found that they only had to expend about 4 per cent more energy to maintain the same running pace … READ MORE

Out on a limb: Think outside the knee

We hear a lot about various co-morbidities associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA), and how addressing those additional conditions can help improve knee pain and function. But a growing body of research suggests one set of … READ MORE

Offloading the knee through gait modification

Changing the way people walk can significantly decrease knee external adduction moments, which in turn appears to relieve pain and possibly slow the progression of osteoarthritis. The challenge, however, is finding a gait modification … READ MORE

Comparing laterally wedged insoles and unloader knee orthoses in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis

Both orthoses reduce pain and improve gait anomalies in medial compartment knee OA. Our results suggest a laterally wedged insole can be an alternative conservative approach to unloader knee orthosis for treating symptoms of medial … READ MORE

Chronic ankle instability, gait and muscle activity

Clinicians should be aware of distal and proximal neuromuscular strategies when attempting to improve gait mechanics in patients with chronic ankle instability. New research suggests lower extremity clinicians should consider … READ MORE

Even mild LLD affects gait in ways that could speed knee degeneration

In the moment: Knee OA. The effects of mild limb-length discrepancy (LLD) on gait in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) may contribute to disease progression, according to research epublished in August by Clinical Biomechanics. … READ MORE

Minimalist shoes increase leg and foot muscles

Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume, indicating its potential application in rehabilitation programme, according to a recent study conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the … READ MORE

Foot pain sufferers find relief from 3D printer

An EU-funded project has developed a way to quickly make customised corrective foot and ankle supports using 3D printers – and the results are already on the market. How Kegan Schouwenburg is creating print your own shoes. Amy … READ MORE

Similar risk for injury found with traditional vs minimalist running shoes

Compared with soldiers in the U.S. Army who wore stability, cushioning or motional-control shoes, soldiers who wore minimalist running shoes were younger and had higher physical performance scores. However, investigators found no … READ MORE

Special footwear may not improve knee arthritis

Shoes with modified midsoles designed to relieve pressure on the knee joint don’t improve pain and function for people with knee osteoarthritis any more than a new pair of regular walking shoes, according to an Australian study. … READ MORE

How to prevent and treat blisters

Whether it’s because you started running more or just got a new pair of sandals, it seems like summer is the season for blisters. And while we often think of blisters on our feet, dermatologists say that these painful skin … READ MORE

As walking movement grows, neighbourhood walkability gains attention

Come join us at our next Walk with a Doc! Location: Confederation Park, Calgary Walk Information: We walk on the 2nd Friday of Every Month! at 8:50 am To Register, please call Sandi Gowriluk 403-284-3726 ext. 206 David Sabgi MD, … READ MORE

The best walking and running shoes for osteoarthritis of the knee

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and is the most common chronic condition of the joints. Stability and neutral are the two main types of athletic shoe. Photo Credit https://captaincreps.com by Brian Wu, Reviewed by … READ MORE

Showing your shoe smarts

Ladies, there is a reason certain grandmas wear the shoes they do: comfort. There are many over-the-counter options for orthotics, so it does take a little experimentation to find the right one. Once you’ve tried a few (soft, … READ MORE

Knee pain and how orthotics can help

Improve Mobility. Stay Healthy. Many of us suffer from chronic pain in the knees, hips or lower back. Often, there is a connection between these complaints and the way you walk. This article sheds more light on knee pain and in … READ MORE

Do orthotics for foot injuries really work?

As baby boomers age and continue to participate in sports, more and more are suffering from foot injuries, such as plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus. And researchers have proposed the inserts as treatments for back, hip, knee and … READ MORE

Smart insoles: Assessing their clinical potential

Athletes have been quick to embrace smart insoles and the biomechanical data generated by the devices’ embedded sensors. But experts believe smart insoles may also have potential clinical applications for patients with foot health … READ MORE

Patients give custom foot orthotics high marks

Winnipeg based Pedorthic Association of Canada (PAC) on April 11 released results of a patient-centered study showing six weeks of custom foot orthosis wear reduced foot and ankle pain and upped activity levels in most people who wore … READ MORE

Do pain relievers heal tendinitis, or just ease pain?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or Nsaids, such as ibuprofen, are commonly given to blunt the pain and inflammation of tendinitis. But most physicians now believe that tendinitis – the suffix “itis” means inflamed – is … READ MORE

Factors that influence prescription of foot orthoses

Despite foot orthoses being one of the main interventions for foot pathology, there is a lack of knowledge about current orthotic practice and the use of technology within it. My way… (but your way is good too). Dancified ‘Current … READ MORE

Out on a limb: The arch triumphs

The spring-like properties of the arch of the foot may improve running economy. Could the right footwear design help even more? Boys from the Paris Opera Ballet School By Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor, Lower Extremity Review February … READ MORE

Shoe flexibility influences gait in early walkers

Sole stiffness affects stance time. A recent study published in the winter issue of Pediatric Physical Therapy found that children just learning to walk may have altered gait characteristics when wearing flexible shoes. Myths about … READ MORE

Custom foot orthotics

Any insole that offers an increased level of support is probably better than nothing, but the difference between a prefab [off the shelf] and a full custom orthotic is basically on a scale of varying levels of support and specificity. … READ MORE

Caution, gradual transition are key to avoiding plantar fasciitis

For many people, the warmer weather offers motivation to get back outside and put the running shoes to good use again. Unfortunately, if you spent the previous months indoors running on a more forgiving treadmill, pounding the hard … READ MORE

Improving foot posture, balance in CMT may aid ankle stability

Early care advised for FAI prevention. “…ankle sprains in children with CMT are not prevented adequately as the neurological condition is not often diagnosed in childhood, unless present in another family member. He noted that … READ MORE

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