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Are you a candidate for Orthotics?
Your feet have a direct impact on the
rest of your body. Like the foundation of a house, your
feet support the weight of everything above them. When a
small problem develops in your feet, the subtle change
in the way you walk will cause a chain reaction of
adjustments in your posture and walking mechanics. These
changes can put stress on joints higher up your body and
lead to more serious problems.
The symptoms of faulty foot mechanics may
begin with any of the following:
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Localized foot pain
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Bunions, hammer toes
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Arch or heel pain
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Leg or knee pain
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Hip or back pain
Supporting you all the way
At The Luxton Clinic, we have invested in
the digital TOG GaitScan System to accurately
identify faulty foot function and recommend the correct
means for restoring the natural balance and alignment of
the body.
How does the GaitScan work?
As you walk across the pressure plate
thousands
of tiny sensors capture the distribution
of pressure of your foot as you walk.
The information
then helps
the practitioner to evaluate your foot function and
determine the need for orthotic therapy.
Prescription Orthotics
Prescription Orthotics look like insoles
but are biomechanical medical appliances that are custom
made to correct your specific foot imbalance.
Orthotics
work on your feet in much the same way as glasses work
on your eyes - they reduce stress and strain by bringing
your feet back in to correct alignment with your body.
How do Orthotics help?
Properly made orthotics are custom
moulded to the support requirements of your feet.
They help restore the normal balance and alignment of
your body by gently correcting foot abnormalities.
Our
Orthotics are a pleasure to wear as they gently reduce
problems associated with pressure points, muscle strain
and abnormal forces on the ankles, knees, hips and
spine.
Over time, custom orthotic support can bring you
relief from fatigue and pain, allowing you to enjoy
daily activities comfortably.
YOUR
FEET.....OUR WORLD
To explain more about Orthotics at The
Luxton Clinic, please click on our News page.
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