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There aren’t too many activities that don’t depend on your feet. That being the case, why do you neglect them? Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a professional athlete or somewhere in between, proper foot care will help keep you in the game.
Your feet are the foundation for your entire body. They allow you to stand, walk, run, and jump; and absorb damaging shock that enters your body every time your heel hits the ground. Dr. Kroll has special training to evaluate the weaknesses and imbalances in your feet.
If you don’t think you have foot imbalances, think again. Eighty percent of people develop some type of foot imbalance by the age of 20, and virtually everyone has foot imbalances by the age of 40. After years of standing, walking, and wearing shoes, the arches of your feet gradually weaken and are not able to provide the necessary support for your body. Because structural imbalances and weaknesses can increase your risk of injury, they should be addressed immediately with treatment, support and exercises.
Once Dr. Kroll has evaluated your body’s structure and identified any imbalances or weaknesses, he can correct the problems by developing a program that combines specific chiropractic adjustments, custom-made foot orthotics and a personalized stretching and strengthening program. This program usually will be based on three things: your individual needs, your fitness goals, and how well you progress with the exercises Dr. Kroll has recommended. Your feet go the distance for you; find out what you can do for them.
Our Office uses Sole Supports Brand of custom made orthotics. These are, in Dr. Kroll’s opinion, the best orthotics on the market today. Here’s why:
Sole Supports are the only custom orthotics available today based on a completely new paradigm (MASS position) that was developed to actually change foot posture and function during weight-bearing activities. The corrected (MASS) position of the foot is captured by a unique casting technique that utilizes a certain density of foam and a sequence of semi-weight-bearing impressions that emulate healthy stance-phase gait (gait-referenced casting). The lab positives made from this cast are never "cast-corrected" to arbitrarily lower arch height as is common in the industry. The resulting shell fits the shape of the foot like a glove and is machine calibrated to have the right properties of flex and rigidity based on the patient's weight, foot flexibility and activity level. The goal is to significantly limit pronation, facilitate supination and yet flex just enough for comfort. This custom level of rigidity/flex makes Sole Supports unique in the industry and uniquely effective at improving foot function.
Contact our office today to experience the superior effects of Sole Supports custom made foot orthotics.
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