More than 70% of people suffer from excess pronation, which is when the foot rolls inwards when walking. This not only affects your posture, but can cause problems in other parts of the body.The human foot was originally designed for walking on natural surfaces like soil and sand. But thanks to civilisation, we now give our feet a daily pounding by walking and standing on hard, flat, unnatural surfaces like pavements and floors. This causes our feet to flatten and twist (ie; excessively pronate) in order to make ground contact.
Like the foundation of a tall building, problems in your feet can have
far-reaching effects throughout the body and commonly cause heel pain, aching legs and knee pain.
WHO SUFFERS THE MOST?Excess pronation is a common problem, but only 7% of sufferers seek professional help. Most people don’t realise their feet pronate or associate the problem with other ailments. Those at greatest risk are:
- People who stand most of the day
- People aged 50+
- Athletes
- High-heel wearers
- People carrying excess weight.
ORTHOTICS CAN HELPAn orthotic is a corrective insole device that realigns the foot to a neutral position.
Orthotics allow the muscles, tendons and bones of the feet and lower legs to function at their highest potential providing relief to heels, ankles and knees.
ORTHAHEEL ORTHOTICSOrthaheel orthotics realign the foot and lower limbs, with a 4-degree rear foot wedge – this helps to correct body posture and restore natural foot function.
The Orthaheel range of orthotics fit into most types of shoes, providing medical-grade support and relief at an affordable price.
Designed by a leading podiatrist, they’re made from high quality, flexible material that provides shock absorption and stability for your foot.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS- 4-degree rear foot wedge, with heel cup walls for realignment
- Scientifically proven to help realign feet
- Lightweight and durable
- Full length inserts have shock absorption pads on the forefoot and heel.
ORTHAHEEL FOOTWEARIn addition to insoles, Orthaheel has a range of jandals, sandals and cross-Trainers available with a built-in orthotic insole.
SSL New Zealand, PO Box 100 091 NSMC, Auckland.
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