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Hockey and foot orthotics

Ice Hockey, Injury Prevention and Foot Orthotics Ice hockey is one of the world’s most popular sports, and participation in amateur ice hockey is now

Pain and foot problems

Hallux Limitus Rigidus, or Great Toe Arthritis

Great toe arthritis and foot orthotics The great toe undergoes a tremendous amount of stress while walking. When people who over-pronate walk, the toe is

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Cycling and foot orthotics

Cycling and foot orthotics Along with proper pedal position, the correct alignment of the foot is critical for maximizing cycling performance. By contrast, an incorrectly

Pain and foot problems

Patellofemoral Syndrome

Treating patellofemoral syndrome with foot orthotics Aside from being painful, patellofemoral syndrome can cause knee tissue to degenerate over time, and may also lead to

Pain and foot problems

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by the compression of the posterior tibial nerve that passes into the foot on the inside of

Pain and foot problems

Shin splints

Shin splints and foot orthotics Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, refers to pain experienced along the shin bone, or tibia, between the knee

Pain and foot problems

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis and foot orthotics A chronic disease that attacks multiple joints throughout the body, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) most often begins in the small joints

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Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

Posterior tibial tendonitis and foot orthotics The posterior tibial tendon attaches the calf muscle to the bones on the inside of the foot, holding up

Pain and foot problems

Plantar Ulceration

Foot ulcers and foot orthotics The feet are often subject to large pressures during weight-bearing dynamic activities such as running or walking. Pressure under the