Custom Made Orthotics

Dr. Lucas Szczepanik has his custom orthotics manufactured by The Orthotic Group, located in Markham, Ontario. For more information on The Orthotic Group please visit their website at www.theorthoticgroup.com.

What are Orthotics?

Fascinating Foot Facts

25% of the bones in your body are in your feet
The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps per day
The average person will walk over 100,000 miles in their lifetime, or more than 4 trips around the world
Women have four times as many foot problems as men –fancy, ill-fitting footwear is the main reason for this
More than 75% of people will experience foot problems in their lifetime.

Prescription orthotics look like insoles, but are biomechanical medical appliances that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance. Orthotics work on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes –they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment. Orthotics fit into your shoes as comfortably as an insole – and they have the advantage of having been made from precise imprints of your feet.

What do my feet have to do with it?

Your feet have a direct impact on the rest of your body. Like the foundation of a house, your feet support the weight of everything above them. When a small problem develops in your feet, a subtle change in the way you walk will cause a chain reaction of adjustments in your posture and walking mechanics. These changes can put stress on joints higher up in your body, and lead to more serious problems. The Orthotic Group’s (TOG) custom orthotics help rebalance your feet, reducing pain and discomfort by enhancing your body’s natural movements.

How do I know if I have a problem?

The symptoms of poor foot mechanics can include any one of the following:

25% of the bones in your body are in your feet.
Bunions, hammer toes
Arch / Heel pain
Leg / Knee pain
Hip or back pain – even neck pain

To make an appointment call Active Body Chiropractic Clinic at (519) 398-8598 conveniently located at 11 Russell Street (across from Reid Funeral Home) in Leamington.

New patient intake forms can be downloaded and filled out prior to making an appointment. This will speed up the process. Remember to tell the receptionist that you have already filled out your intake form.

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