What
exactly is an 'Arch Support'?
An 'Arch
Support' is a device designed to restore
your natural foot function. Many
'biomechanical' (walking) complaints
such as heel pain, knee pain and lower
back pain are caused by poor foot
function. Arch supports help to re-align
the foot and ankle bones to their
neutral position, thereby restoring
natural foot function. In turn this
helps alleviate problems in other parts
of the body.
Who
needs Arch supports?
Arch
supports benefit people with foot/ leg
pain or discomfort due to walking
imbalance (biomechanical complaint).
Imbalances such as flat feet, heel pain,
knee pain and shin pain are known to
cause pain and discomfort.
Can you
wear the Arch Supports during all daily
activities?
People who
stand or walk all day will benefit from
orthotics.
If you
suffer from pain during any form of
sporting exercise then orthotics can
reduce the pain associated with your
condition.
For
overweight individuals, orthotics will
help to counteract the extra stress
being placed on the feet.
What
specific conditions may be helped?
Below is a
list of all the conditions that Arch
Supports can help.
Achilles Tendonitis, Corns,
Metatarsalgia, Sesamoiditis, Ankle
Sprains, Flat Feet, Neuroma, Tendonitis,
Arch Pain, Heel Pain, Pronation,
Bunions, Knee Pain, Shin Pain.
Do I
need a doctor's prescription to order
Arch Supports ?
No. Arch
Supports are available in foot care
stores and via internet sites.
Why do I
need Arch Supports ?
Imbalances
of the bones of the feet can result in
abnormal foot motion (over pronation).
This can impair foot function which can
result in abnormal rotation of the legs
and sometimes affects the knees, hips or
back. If we combine these tremendous
forces with the need for precise
balance, we can see how small structural
changes in the foot can make significant
differences. Arch Supports help to
improve those structural changes.
How long
will my Arch Supports Last?
Usually
between 18 to 24 months.
Does it
take time to get used to Arch Supports ?
Your feet
need time to adjust to the correct
biomechanical (walking) position.
Orthotics should be gradually used to
begin with. During the first 24 hours of
use, use the orthotics for approximately
1-2 hours. After this period of time it
is recommended you use the orthotics for
2-3 hours. In the second week of use the
orthotics can be utilized all day.
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