{"id":1107,"date":"2016-04-05T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T21:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/?p=1107"},"modified":"2022-06-22T07:34:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T07:34:37","slug":"supporting-your-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/supporting-your-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting your Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1107\" class=\"elementor elementor-1107\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12a6f25a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12a6f25a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bc2502f\" data-id=\"6bc2502f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bd5cb07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bd5cb07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>I love a discussion with clients and on the web because it presents ideas, different perspectives and criticisms too. I\u2019ve found over the current duration of my career is that there is not a clear understanding of Foot Orthoses (or Orthotics) \u2013 the support appliance, splint for the feet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53f1423 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"53f1423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2416\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Custom made orthotics<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a74a99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a74a99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Greek prefix\u00a0<em>\u2018Orthos<\/em>\u2019 means straight and that is definitely what an orthotic is supposed to do, to realign. Orthoses can be fully customised, partially or pre-made depending on the severity poor foot posture, pain, body weight, usage and of course budget.<\/p><p>Here I present to you my most commonly asked questions regarding Foot Orthoses:<\/p><p><strong><u>Why?<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>I\u2019m proudly nicknamed \u201cThe Foot Mechanic\u201d because I compare poor foot posture to poor wheel alignment in a vehicle. If my car\u2019s wheel alignment is not in order then the effect can be detrimental, affecting my tyre, suspension and axles wear and tear. It will also utilise more petrol as I have to pump more petrol into the engine to power acceleration with poor wheel alignment.<\/p><p>The comparison can be made with prescription glasses from the optometrist. If I have poor sight then I will require prescription eyewear to support and aid eye function so I can complete my daily activities. If I don\u2019t wear glasses to correct poor vision then I can cause eye strain, migraines and fatigue.<\/p><p>I can safely say that most people disregard and neglect their poor feet. If pain were to occur or experienced, people would generally wait, watch or hope that this discomfort would magically disappear so that they can continue with their daily lives. But the poor feet have to carry you and your handbags, shoes, balls, bats, luggage, and tools for many hours a day! Therefore if your feet are giving you trouble, i.e. pain and soreness you would need to wear foot posture supportive orthoses. (Please note: That\u2019s half the treatment plan! Read on to find out more!)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-404ecaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"404ecaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2417\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The 5 Benefits of Orthoses \u2013 assisting and supporting your lifestyle<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d2782 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21d2782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>IT IS NOT NORMAL TO HAVE FOOT PAIN \u2013 Get it checked!<a href=\"http:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/4.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1111\"><br \/><\/a><\/p><p><strong><u>How are Custom orthoses made?<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>Nowadays there is a mix of methods to making orthoses which can range from plaster models to 3D imaging. In my opinion it\u2019s the new computerised tech which would give a more accurate orthotic.<\/p><p>After a\u00a0<u>Podiatrist<\/u>\u00a0(not Physios, Chiros or anyone else) has assessed your foot posture using their knowledge and science of biomechanics they would design a foot orthotic that is aimed at counteracting poor ankle, heel, arch and forefoot angles so that your feet can move in its most efficient and effective position thereby reducing your energy consumption when you walk.<\/p><p>Next the base material selection which can be of foam, rubber or plastic is chosen based on your weight and usage. Have you worn HARD orthotics? I personally hate them and see no sense in making you wear an orthotic which is not comfortable! I\u2019d much prefer to add padding on top to add cushioning and comfort to the orthotic.<\/p><p>Based on your scan or foot modelling, the base material and other layers are shaped in the realignment specifications made by the Podiatrist in a manufacturing lab.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-423a60c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"423a60c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2418\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Slim sports orthotic \u2013 made to fit slim football boots and sports footwear<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aefecf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aefecf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><u>Should you be wearing Orthoses?<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>Not everyone will require orthoses, most common reason is to relieve pain, stress, soreness and aches. Orthoses can also assist in performance, fatigue and comfort.<\/p><p><strong><u>What\u2019s Grant\u2019s way?<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p>If you have poor foot posture then there is no doubt that every structure (i.e. muscles, joints..) above the feet will be affected. When I prescribe orthotics, I always inform the client that it is only 50% of the plan; the other 50% involves muscle conditioning. I locate the tight and weak muscles and aim to stretch and strengthen them respectively.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92d3c75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"92d3c75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2419\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumphinstitute.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Hook\/Hanger\/Cobra Styled slim orthotic \u2013 made to fit high heels\/court shoes<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce9ae33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce9ae33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Orthotics can be negatively viewed because people invest money into a perceived final pain solution but still suffer from different levels of pain (this can be due to poor orthotic design and manufacture). This is because muscle conditioning has not been advised to work in tandem with wearing custom orthoses.<\/p><p>It is an\u00a0<strong><u>absolute necessity for orthoses and muscle conditioning to build on each other<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0and consolidate strong body foundations.<\/p><p>Also, fitting is important too. Although I am against inappropriate footwear such as high heels or flats, I set out making sure my way of practicing was to be client\/patient-focused. You are the most important. There is no point in me making a custom orthotic which won\u2019t fit any of your shoes! That\u2019s ridiculous! Therefore my consultation process audits many factors of your lifestyle so that we can together design the type of orthotic to fit your most commonly and preferred footwear (much to my dismay!). Compromise is always important!<\/p><p>\u2014\u2014\u2013<\/p><p>If you have concerns, opinions or queries regarding orthotics and muscle conditioning, I would love to discuss them with you via email (<a href=\"mailto:podiatrist.triumphinstitute@gmail.com\">podiatrist.triumphinstitute@gmail.com<\/a>). I hope to hear from you!<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><em>Walk Smarter Not Harder!<\/em><\/p><p>Cheers<\/p><p>Grant<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I love a discussion with clients and on the web because it presents ideas, different perspectives and criticisms too. I\u2019ve found over the current duration of my career is that there is not a clear understanding of Foot Orthoses (or Orthotics) \u2013 the support appliance, splint for the feet. 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