Custom foot orthotics

Why we get running injuries (and how to prevent them)

Warm weather is on its way across the country — really, it is, I promise — and so are spring marathons, meaning that many people soon will begin a new or augmented running program. Many also will wind up sidelined by injury. But a … READ MORE

Foot instability in Down syndrome linked to hallux valgus, narrow shoes

Regular foot checks may curb problems. A recent study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research found that hallux valgus and too-narrow footwear contribute to foot-specific disability in children with Down syndrome. … READ MORE

Health benefits: Coverage, access and service

Health benefits coverage with public health and private insurance plans Save with your public health benefits coverage. Braceworks is an approved provider with Alberta Aids to Daily Living AADL Work Safe BC BC Pharmacare Manitoba … READ MORE

Panel discusses nonoperative treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Clinical practice guidelines for knee osteoarthritis (OA) were developed and published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in 2008. The guidelines have been helpful and have stimulated discussion among physicians as … READ MORE

Alberta Blue Cross: Orthotics

Sign in to all Alberta Blue Cross member services online Not registered yet? Simply visit www.ab.bluecross.ca Program members with an ID number can click the Not registered yet link — where you can register for access to all our … READ MORE

Ankle motion may predict who will respond to lateral wedge insoles

Lateral wedge insoles are a potential simple treatment for medial knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients by reducing the external knee adduction moment (EKAM). However in some patients, an increase in their EKAM is seen. Understanding the … READ MORE

Plantar fasciitis: A new take on custom foot orthoses

The medical literature generally supports the use of foot orthoses for management of plantar fasciitis symptoms, but evidence regarding specific orthotic designs is inconclusive. Early research suggests a temporary custom foot … READ MORE

Solving the curious case of runner’s knee

Biomechanics research reveals potential new ways to treat one of the most common running injuries. “What we found was that, regardless of which orthotic volunteers received, there was a relationship between change in biomechanics … READ MORE

Lateral wedge insoles not associated with improvement of knee pain in osteoarthritis

“These results suggest that compared with control interventions, lateral wedges are not efficacious for the treatment of knee pain in persons with medial knee osteoarthritis.” CHICAGO – Although a pooling of data from 12 studies … READ MORE

Patient specific ankle-foot orthoses using rapid prototyping

3D printed ankle-foot orthotics for functionality and comfort. plus medica OT Prefabricated orthotic devices are currently designed to fit a range of patients and therefore they do not provide individualized comfort and function. … READ MORE

Development of the arch: functional implications

Contrary to the conclusions of early research, recent studies suggest that arch height does indeed affect lower extremity function. The biomechanics associated with different arch heights may provide a basis for treatment and … READ MORE

Footwear and risk of knee OA: The search for meaning in moments

Although footwear may in fact play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis and its clinical management, those relationships are turning out to be much more complicated than once thought. Want a helping hand? Try wearing … READ MORE

Gout and the foot

Foot orthotics are suitable for gout attacks. Gout can be made more comfortable by wearing a soft supportive orthotic. This supports and cushions the foot and places less strain on the joints of the foot. Gout symptoms and treatment. … READ MORE

Orthotics part of arthritis treatment

Rheumatologists care for patients with assistive devices such as knee braces or foot orthotics. Although not involved in fitting patients with the appliances, rheumatologists still need to know how to manage these patients and … READ MORE

No need to ‘correct’ a flat foot

Gina Kolata published an excellent article in the New York Times that discusses what we do and do not know about how custom orthotics work. She interviewed renowned running biomechanists Benno Nigg, University of Calgary, and Joesph … READ MORE

Patellofemoral syndrome treatment and management FAQs

Soft knee braces may be of benefit to patients with PFS. Bracing involves control of the tracking position of the patella and restriction of full knee flexion. Braces vary in the manner in which the patella is restricted (eg, patellar … READ MORE

In search of a mechanism for foot orthoses’ effects

The seemingly endless quest to discover why foot orthoses relieve symptoms is veering away from skeletal alignment and toward somatosensory variables, though some still insist that kinematics play a role as well. UC San Diego … READ MORE

Walking on a marble – Morton’s neuroma

If you sometimes feel that you are “walking on a marble,” and you have persistent pain in the ball of your foot, you may have a condition called Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is a benign tumor of a nerve. … READ MORE

Sever disease: Intervene early to relieve symptoms

Once pain and inflammation have been addressed, clinicians can implement interventions—including orthotic devices, stretching, and strengthening—to address the biomechanical factors that are believed to contribute to heel pain … READ MORE

Ultra-thin insole tells doctors what’s wrong with your foot

The world’s first wireless plantar pressure measurement system. Whether in physiotherapy practice or in clinical care, the Opengo physio system provides fast and precise gait and general motion analysis with your patients. … READ MORE

Rest assured, there is no ‘normal’ foot

Conventional wisdom assumed there was a normal foot position but recent research suggests there may not be a normal foot position. Benno Nigg. Jordan Siemens / Getty Images. At Braceworks, we treat medically diagnosed conditions … READ MORE

Shoe insert helps clinicians evaluate how patients walk

Seattle startup will use Samsung’s new Artik chips to turn ordinary sneakers into smart shoes. Reflx Labs, the Seattle startup behind the Boogio bionic foot sensor, is one of the first companies using Samsung’s Artik chips … READ MORE

Expedite insurance claims for custom foot orthotics

Submit a claim to your insurer after your Braceworks custom foot orthotics are fitted Your employer or insurance company requires these documents: Your physician’s prescription indicating medical diagnosis. Receipt from … READ MORE

Plantar fasciitis: How to heal the sole

For athletes, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common sources of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes. Strain to the fascia weakens it, causing pain and swelling in the heel. It … READ MORE

How 3D printing can take your pain away

Foot orthotics, those moulded insoles that reduce the stress of injury or genetic misalignment, are wondrous things. Acquiring them, though, can be troublesome. Patients wade through a hard-to-navigate, expensive maze of appointments, … READ MORE

Changes in multi-segment foot biomechanics

Figure 1. The semi-custom mouldable Softec Response orthotic used in the current study. Background Semi-custom foot orthoses (SCO) are thought to be a cost-effective alternative to custom-made devices. However, previous biomechanical … READ MORE

Immediate effects of foot orthoses on comfort and lower extremity kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity

Jordan Siemens / Getty Images In order to accommodate patients to new foot orthoses over time, two steps are required: The first is to obtain a baseline reading of the immediate effects across several weeks to ensure consistency. The … READ MORE

Effect of shoe inserts on kinematics during running

Jordan Siemens / Getty Images Author information: Human Performance Laboratory, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. nigg@ucalgary.ca Purpose The purposes of this project were to assess the effect … READ MORE

Close look at orthotics raises a welter of doubts

Orthotic shoe inserts may work, but it’s not clear why. Benno M. Nigg has become a leading researcher on orthotics — those shoe inserts that many athletes use to try to prevent injuries. And what he has found is not very … READ MORE

Some answers about foot orthotics

It’s one of those mysteries that has baffled runners and running doctors for decades: Why do orthotics work? University of Calgary Running Injury Clinic researchers examine effectiveness of shoe inserts, November 1, 2011. Orthotics … READ MORE

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