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Heel pain, the most common foot complaint, affects millions of people around the world and often occurs as a result of daily activities and exercise. Plantar Fasciitis is the ailment that is often associated with the symptoms of Heel Pain and Heel Spurs. Other causes which can result in a heel pain can be a [...]
Over-pronation, fallen arches and flat feet Pronation and Supination are common terms that are often associated with fallen arches, high arches, flat feet etc. This article discusses the significance of these terms and enumerates the particular problem of over-pronation. The article will talk about: 1) What do Pronation and Supination denote 2) Over-pronation in a [...]
Foot Pain and how Orthotics can help Foot pain is very common and an estimated 75% of people will suffer from some type of foot pain at some point in their life. The foot is a complex structure made of 26 bones, 33 joints and layered with an intertwining web of more than 120 muscles, [...]
This article sheds more light on the term “foot orthotics” – what they are, how they work, the different types of orthotics available and which common complaints can be treated with orthotics. What does the term “orthotic” denote? The word orthotic comes from the Greek ‘ortho’ – to correct. The correct term for orthotic is [...]
