Do you have cold feet? We’re not talking about last-minute doubts — we’re referring to constantly cold toes and feet caused by poor circulation. If this sounds familiar, a pair of therapeutic shoes may warm your tootsies and improve your health.
Does your back ache at the end of the day? Do your hips, knees, and ankles feel like they’ve run a marathon after running routine errands? Here’s how custom orthotics can stop the pain and put the spring back in your step.
They say a distracted soldier is a dead soldier, and nothing is more distracting than pain. Keep your head in the game by eliminating chronic back and lower limb pain. Find out how military orthotics can save the day — and how to adjust to them.
Does your child have tilted shoulders or uneven hips? Does it seem like one leg is longer than the other? They may have scoliosis — abnormal curvature of the spine. Find out if and when orthotics can help straighten them out.
What’s the big deal about arches? A slight imperfection in your foot structure can cause pain and problems all the way up your legs and back. Find out which type of arches you have and what you can do to support them and your whole body.
If you stop to think about how many moving parts are in each of your feet, you’d be surprised that you don’t suffer from multiple injuries. But all it takes is one to stop you in your tracks. Here’s how orthotics can get you moving again.
Blisters, corns, and bunions are uncomfortable for anyone, but if you have diabetes, they put you at risk for serious complications. Find out how therapeutic shoes take the worry out of foot care and put your feet and your mind at ease.
An amputation will change your life, but it doesn’t have to stop you from living a full and active one. Here are some practical tips to help you not only adapt to life with a prosthetic, but to thrive with one!
Your baby got dad’s eyes and mom’s smile, but where did those pigeon toes come from? Find out what causes intoeing and what you can do about it.
Are you a bit wobbly when you walk, or a little unstable when you stand? You may be the perfect candidate for lower limb support in the form of custom orthotics. There are several types that address very specific problems. Here are your choices.
Helmets protect football players, cyclists, and boxers from severe injuries, but they can also serve another purpose — head shaping. If your infant needs a cranial orthosis, here’s how to help them adjust.
When lifting, reaching, driving, and getting dressed become painful chores because of an arm or shoulder injury, you may need an upper limb orthosis to get you through the healing process. Here’s what you need to know.
They march in formation, lead you into battle, and carry you to safety — your feet are one of your most valuable assets in the service. Find out how military orthotics can equip your feet to be all they can be.
Diabetes and foot problems go hand-in-hand. But therapeutic shoes surround your feet in a protective cocoon and help prevent the most common diabetes-related foot issues. Here's how they’re different from regular shoes.
If your child has lost a limb, your main goal in life becomes helping them function and fit in. A prosthesis can help them on both counts. Find out if it’s right for your child.
Diabetes and foot problems go hand-in-hand. If you have diabetes, it’s important to understand exactly how the disease affects your feet and how you can prevent serious complications.
They say necessity is the mother of invention, which perfectly describes the innovations in the world of orthotics. Find out how modern science has advanced and expanded your options for lower-limb assistive devices.
Paralysis doesn’t have to mean you’ll be stuck in a bed or a chair forever. Modern orthotics can make mobility and function a part of your life again. Here’s what they can do for you.
When you walk, does it feel like you’re on shaky ground? Even on even terrain, chronic ankle instability causes you to wobble and stumble. But there are ways to steady your unpredictable ankle and get back on solid ground.
Whatever injury or disease made your amputation necessary, it was life-changing in and of itself. And getting used to life without your limb adds another degree of difficulty. Learn what it takes to restore your mobility after hip disarticulation.
Athletes are typically healthy and strong, but their bones may be at risk for stress fractures if they push too hard. Who knew you could actually overtrain? Here’s how orthotics may be the most important piece of sports equipment you use.
Dragging, dropping, or slapping your foot may be more than just clumsiness or a mishap — it could be a sign of a condition called drop foot. Here's what you need to know.
The human arm is an amazing design, and it moves in loads of different ways. While a prosthesis can’t replace your natural arm’s complete range of motion, it can be pretty amazing in its own right. Discover the advances and multiple options now available.
If your child was born missing a limb or has had an amputation, they’ve already experienced more than enough grief and pain. But their prosthesis journey doesn’t have to add to it. Here’s how to ease the way into life with a prosthetic limb.
When you have foot problems, shoe orthotics can ease pain and improve your stride. But did you know that orthotics can do the same for other parts of your body? Find out how custom orthotics speed recovery and increase functionality in any limb.
Losing a limb doesn’t have to stop you from doing the things you love in life. In fact, in a matter of months, you can get right back to sports and other activities that keep you healthy and happy. Here’s how.
Childhood is a critical time of growth. Bones get longer and stronger, and, ideally, they follow the right path and pace. When they don’t, there’s a way to help. Find out why your toddler might need custom orthotics.
Your feet need extra care when you’re diabetic, and part of the solution is wearing the right kind of shoes. Therapeutic shoes can help keep your feet healthy and keep them feeling good, too.
If your child has lost limbs as a result of an illness or accident, pediatric prosthetics might be an option for you to pursue. Learn more about how pediatric prosthetics can help your child thrive.
If you’re in the military, you probably put a lot of stress on your feet and ankles. Learn more about how you can benefit from military orthotics.
About two percent of Americans have some form of paralysis, originating from injury or illness. Most of them have some form of nerve-related issue, preventing communication from the brain to the muscles, but sometimes, the muscles themselves fail.
A cancer of any kind is never good news, but it can be helpful to better understand what you’re up against. Here’s a look at the difference between two of the main types of cancer — sarcoma and carcinoma.
If you’ve lost the lower part of your leg, strengthening the remaining muscles, as well as your support muscles, can make a huge difference in how you fare. To get you started, here are 10 exercises designed to keep you moving.
One in 20 Americans over age 50 has peripheral vascular disease, a serious condition that can increase your chances of suffering a stroke, heart attack, or other health complications. Read on to find out what it is and who is at risk?