Balance
Find a Better Balance: 4 Tips for Fall Prevention in Older Adults
Falling isn’t something we usually consider unless we have had one or a close call. But tell me, where do broken hips and ankles come from? There are many reasons why our balance may be “off” to the point that our safety is compromised. First there are the external factors. A wrinkle in the entry…
Read MoreCan You Feel That? Neuropathy in the Feet and the 4 Actionable Steps You Can Take
As Pedorthists we have always worked with clients who have neuropathy. For the most part these people have usually had Diabetes or impairment of sensation from injuries or surgeries. In the past few years, we have seen increasing numbers of people with what is commonly called “idiopathic neuropathy” which means, no known or obvious cause.…
Read MoreBiomechanics of the Foot: 7 Ways to Eliminate Pain from Head to Toe
The Biomechanics of the Foot Biomechanics is the study of applying physics (mechanics) to a living body (biological organism). The foot is a complex biomechanical mechanism consisting of 28 bones, 33 joints, and 112 ligaments. In our practice, we see biomechanical issues played out as asymmetry. What is asymmetry? Two sides that are unequal –…
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