Lacing Techniques and Foot Pain Al McGuire once said, “keep it simple, when you get too complex you forget the obvious”. People often have various foot pains which can be misleading and seem very complex. However, this can be a simple pain relating to shoe fitting. This is why we often attempt to change and [...]
We often get asked the questions in clinic; "Can I have another set of orthotics?" or "Can we remake these same orthotics?"....the answer is YES! It is quite often the case that the specifications of the original orthotic remain the same but the orthotic itself is worn out or has compressed. In these instances we [...]
Do you have lateral foot pain (outer side of your foot) that either aches or feels like the pain moves around? Sometimes even feels slightly locked up? The Cuboid is an important bone in the lateral arch of the foot that can subtly ‘sublux’ when enough force is applied by a tendon that travels over [...]
Information regarding running shoes may be confusing, the purchaser can easily get confused by the biomechanical terminology and marketing jargon. The right shoe is a crucial part of injury prevention. Foot function is individual and so therefore the same shoe will vary greatly between people. We can help you to choose the right shoe [...]
FIT - correct fitting is crucial correct length/ width and depth. SUITED TO YOUR ACTIVITY - walking, running, hiking will require different features. CORRECT LEVEL OF SUPPORT FOR YOU - to prevent injury and provide optimal biomechanical efficiency. COMFORT FACTOR - it it feels right it usually is. DON'T MAKE DRASTIC CHANGES - initiate [...]
