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Ultimate Comfort for Expectant Moms

Ultimate Comfort for Expectant Moms: a Guide to Maternity Insoles

4:55 pm / Foot Levelers
Ultimate Comfort for Expectant Moms

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can also be a challenging time for expectant moms, particularly regarding foot and leg comfort. Your body’s changes during pregnancy can lead to painful, swollen, and tired feet. Fortunately, relief is available with proper pregnancy foot care. Maternity insoles that address your body’s unique stabilization needs can help you stay comfortable throughout your pregnancy.

Here’s a guide to finding the best maternity shoe inserts for you.

Foot Pain and Discomfort During Pregnancy—What To Expect

Pregnancy is a miraculous time of growth and transformation. However, the changes your body experiences during this time can tax your body and place added stress on your feet. Here are some of the most common problems pregnant women deal with: read more

Student Athletes

Orthotics and Student Athletes: A Winning Combination for Success and Safety

6:52 am / Foot Levelers / 0 Comments
Student Athletes

As summer winds down and the back-to-school season kicks into high gear, it’s not just the return of the classroom and textbooks that’s top of mind for many students. For those with a passion for sports, this time of year marks the start of a new athletic season and the opportunity to hit the field, court or track with enthusiasm. While the excitement is palpable, it’s also crucial to consider the safety and performance optimization of our young athletes.

One critical tool in ensuring the well-being and success of student athletes is the Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) Test. This valuable assessment is a game changer in the world of sports, offering a window into an athlete’s risk of non-contact ACL injuries and other lower limb injuries. read more

Low back pain in females

Uncovering and Treating the Causes of Female Low Back Pain

2:03 pm / Dr. Kevin Wong
Low back pain in females

Low back pain is among the most common conditions for which patients seek medical care1. Low back pain is defined as pain, muscle tension, or stiffness localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without leg pain. Low back pain can begin in childhood and continue to plague the patient throughout their life. It is a disorder with many possible causes and many explanations, occurring in many groups of populations.

Research indicates that more than 80% of people experience low back pain during their lifetime with its prevalence being slightly more common in females than males across all age groups. Women have increased lower back pain during their menstrual cycle or at the time of ovulation. The resultant inflammation and uterine cramping can increase the intra-abdominal pressure and flare up a preexisting lower back condition. read more

Health Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Account help pay for custom orthotics

Use HSAs and HRAs to Help Make Care More Affordable 

8:42 am / Kathy Weidner
Health Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Account help pay for custom orthotics

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) have emerged as valuable tools that empower individuals to take control of their healthcare expenses and make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. These two financial instruments not only benefit patients but also play a significant role in facilitating interactions between patients and their doctor’s office. They provide a means for managing costs and addressing expenses that fall outside the scope of traditional health insurance coverage, ultimately fostering a more efficient and patient-centered healthcare system. read more

Duck Duck Goose

Duck… Duck…. Goose!!  Don’t Get Goosed by the Rules!

4:50 pm / Kathy Weidner
Duck Duck Goose

In the game Duck, Duck, Goose, you never know when you’re going to get picked, who’s going to pick you, or how fast you’ll have to run! You can probably remember sitting in the circle yourself, being nervous for what will happen next and ready to jump to your feet and make a run for it at any given moment. 

No matter the type or style of practice we have, we find ourselves in much the same scenario when it comes to not being sure when or which governing, or auditing-type entity may choose us. Will we be prepared? Will we be able to quickly jump to action and respond? Will we know what to do? Are we paying attention and feeling confident? Cash-based, accepting insurance, or turning away Medicare patients—the risks are still real. Just like the children’s game, every duck is different. Some are fast, some slow, some more intimidating than others and there are those that we hope to avoid altogether. And when you’re the goose, you’d better be ready! read more

Sciatica Relief: Finding the Right Insoles for Pain Management

2:35 pm / Foot Levelers
Sciatica Relief: Finding the Right Insoles for Pain Management

Are you suffering from debilitating sciatica pain? You’re not alone. According to The National Institutes of Health, sciatica affects around 40% of us during our lifetimes. Sciatica can be uncomfortable and cause radiating pain, numbness and tingling, making even the simplest daily activities challenging.

Fortunately, pain management for sciatica is available with custom orthotics. These insoles for sciatica are specifically designed to support and cushion your feet and can be crucial in managing sciatica pain and other conditions. In this article, we will explore the benefits of insoles for sciatica, discuss the importance of custom orthotics for sciatica pain management and help you find the best insoles for sciatica. read more

XP3 Court Orthotic and K-Swiss Hypercourt Shoe

Chiropractic’s Role in Preventing and Treating Pickleball Injuries

11:20 am / Dr. Mario Fucinari
Pickleball volley

Dr. Mario Fucinari returns a pickleball volley.

Since its invention in 1965, pickleball has gained immense popularity recently, attracting players of all ages and skill levels. The United States Pickleball Association reports that over 36.5 million pickleball players currently play the game. The Sports & Fitness Association (SFIA) named pickleball the fastest-growing sport in America for the third straight year. Along with the sport’s increase in popularity, injuries have also become more frequent, resulting in $250-500 million in medical costs this year.1 The most common injuries include strains/sprains, fractures and contusions.2 read more

Woman with back pain

Empowering Working Women: Tackling Back Pain for Enhanced Workplace Performance

3:26 pm / Foot Levelers
Woman with back pain

In a recent collaboration, Foot Levelers, the leading provider of custom orthotics, teamed up with Dr. Christine Foss, MD, DC, MS.Ed, ATC, DACBSP, ICSC, to shed light on an issue affecting a significant portion of the workforce: women’s back pain. This pervasive problem impacts workplace performance, leading to reduced productivity and increased healthcare costs. Understanding the unique challenges faced by women, healthcare professionals have emphasized the role of chiropractic care and innovative workplace strategies in mitigating back pain issues. read more

rehabilitation

Expert Tips for Proper Rehabilitation Coding

9:00 am / Kathy Weidner
rehabilitation

When billing 3rd party payers for exercise therapy, matching documentation descriptions to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes can be confusing. There are numerous exercise therapy services, including stretching, and some seem similar and overlap. Yet insurance companies do not think so when processing your claims. In this blog, I’ll show you how to differentiate between them with proper coding.

Exercise Billing: 97110, 97112, or 97530?

Let’s take a deeper look into the proper CPT® coding for exercise therapies. These codes are similar, and it is important to understand how the context and documentation define the differences between them. The details of these codes are dependent on the documentation of each, so providers must recognize the distinctions between these codes as they relate to the intent behind the prescription of the exercise. read more

Get Young Patients Ready for Back-to-School

10:22 am / Dr. Kevin Wong

Back-to-school time is a great opportunity to use your chiropractic expertise and healing care to help young patients prepare for the wide range of sports activities and physical demands that the new school year will bring.

Sports Physicals

In many school districts, chiropractors can perform sports physicals to allow children and teens to play specific sports.* Spread the word in your community that you are available for this service. It’s an effective way to expand the care you offer to all members of the family. read more

A Guide to the Medical Benefits of Custom Orthotics

4:50 pm / Foot Levelers

Do you suffer from foot, knee, hip, or back pain? Medical conditions or structural abnormalities elsewhere in the body may be responsible. While medical therapies can help to mask the pain and address the symptoms, custom orthotics may be able to correct the underlying cause.

Individuals with overpronation, over-supination, plantar fasciitis, leg length differences, and numerous other conditions can benefit from arch support insoles customized to their particular foot shape and complaint. Arch support inserts also provide cushioning and stability while, at the same time, distributing the pressure on your feet more evenly. read more

Signs You May Need Orthotic Insoles

4:28 pm / Foot Levelers

Suffering from discomfort and foot pain should not keep you from enjoying your daily routine. Custom orthotics can support your feet, correct misalignments, reduce abnormal motion, and eliminate pain and discomfort. The benefits of orthotic insoles include, among others:

  • Shock absorption and even weight distribution
  • Reducing foot pressure and pain
  • Correcting foot conditions and healing injuries
  • Boosting circulation in the feet and legs

Read on to discover how you can tell it’s time to try custom orthotic insoles.

Six Signs You May Need Custom Orthotics

If you suffer from any foot discomfort or issue, it may be time to make an appointment with a Foot Levelers healthcare provider. Here are the six most common signs that you could benefit from custom orthotics: read more

How Do I Know if I Need Arch Support?

4:22 pm / Foot Levelers

Have you ever experienced pain in your feet, back, or knees? This could be a sign that you may need custom arch supports.

Your feet are your foundation, bearing the weight of your entire body day in and day out. When your arches are unsupported, foot problems, such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, and pain, can arise. This is where arch supports come into play.

Custom-made support insoles provide additional support and cushioning to your arches to help alleviate foot pain, correct gait misalignment, and prevent conditions from worsening. read more

Pregnant woman suffering from abdominal and back pain, standing over gray background

How Insoles Can Help Alleviate Pregnancy Pain and Discomfort

3:57 pm / Foot Levelers

Pregnancy can be a special and magical time in a woman’s life. However, it’s also a time of many changes in the body and significant challenges, such as back pain, swollen feet and ankles, and changes in posture.

Fortunately, insoles for pregnancy and maternity shoes can address and alleviate many sources of pain and discomfort. Choosing the right arch support insoles for pregnancy, in particular, can keep you comfortable and healthy when expecting a baby.

Understanding Pregnancy Pain and Discomfort

Why is it so common to feel back pain and discomfort during pregnancy? Your body is working overtime and undergoing many changes during pregnancy, which can put pressure on your feet and cause discomfort in your ankles, legs, hips, and back. Additionally, hormonal changes in your body may cause fluid retention, leading to foot and ankle swelling. read more

Implement Custom Foot Stabilization into your Protocol

10:52 am / Kathy Weidner

Take this simple step for optimal outcomes

Many chiropractors struggle with implementing foot stabilization and custom flexible orthotics into their day-to-day protocol. Let’s get to the bottom of what it will take to help your patients achieve the optimal spinal health they deserve through custom foot alignment and explore the benefits your practice could experience.  

Loving Service is My First Technique

More effective adjustments and optimal care that leads to increased patient service and ultimately collections is a worthy goal for your practice. But in the hubbub of busy day-to-day, important steps can fall through the cracks when they are not fully implemented and systematized. In my 40 years of service to chiropractic care, I can boil down the #1 most difficult task for any practice: implementation. And implementation will not happen without a plan. read more

How off-the-shelf insoles undermine your adjustments and care

4:38 pm / Foot Levelers

Low cost comes at a price.3 ways low-priced support comes with a high price for your practice

Generic insoles and retail orthotic footwear may seem like an affordable addition to your pain management protocol. Be aware – their one-size-fits-all arch support can throw your patients’ bodies right out of alignment … as soon as they walk out the door. Their poor design and cheap construction can wreck your adjustments and make pain worse, impacting patient satisfaction.

Make Foot Levelers top-quality custom orthotics your stabilization solution instead

For over 70 years, successful chiropractors have used Foot Levelers products to help them grow their practices and achieve optimal care. You can count on us to help you deliver the best treatment results for every patient. read more

Help Stop Summer Sports From Leading to Patient Pain

Help Stop Summer Sports From Leading to Patient Pain

1:39 pm / Dr. Kevin Wong

Reducing the stress and strain through chiropractic care

In warmer weather, many patients use the longer, sunnier days to spend more time outdoors playing sports and being more active. This can add up to increased strain on their bodies. As chiropractors, we can partner with our patients to help take the stress out of the summer activities they love. This supports adjustments that hold better and enhances the success of ongoing chiropractic care while helping boost athletic performance and lowering injury risk. read more

How Do I Know if I Need Arch Support?

1:41 pm / Foot Levelers

Have you ever experienced pain in your feet, back, or knees? This could be a sign that you may need custom arch supports.

Your feet are your foundation, bearing the weight of your entire body day in and day out. When your arches are unsupported, foot problems, such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, and pain, can arise. This is where arch supports come into play.

Custom-made support insoles provide additional support and cushioning to your arches to help alleviate foot pain, correct gait misalignment, and prevent conditions from worsening. read more

The Kinetic Chain and the Foot-Spine Connection

4:29 pm / Dr. Kevin Wong / 0 Comments

Help your patients understand body connectivity for better health

In my daily practice, I am astonished to observe how little knowledge patients have of their own bodies. They don’t realize how the function of individual parts such as the feet affect their bodies as a whole. Most patients grow up receiving treatment in a traditional medical care model so this is not familiar to them.

As chiropractors who treat the extremities, we can help our patients understand that the body parts are all connected, with the feet as their foundation. When the three arches of the plantar vault are not properly aligned, they can destabilize other parts of the body like the spine, leading to pain and decreased mobility. By identifying and treating the true cause of the pain rather than chasing pain symptoms, we can provide more effective care with greater patient satisfaction. This begins by educating our patients about the kinetic chain and the foot-spine connection and stabilizing all three arches of their feet with custom flexible orthotics for optimal kinetic chain function and better overall health. read more

Standing Posture and Pain – What’s the Link?

4:31 pm / Dr. Kevin Wong

May is “National Correct Posture Month” and its purpose is to shed light on the importance of the posture of the human body. Another goal is to increase awareness regarding the strategies people can follow to improve their posture. Bad posture will have a great impact on quality of life. It can also lead to certain painful health conditions such as persistent upper and lower extremity and back pain.

The Dangers of Sitting Posture:

Sitting has been called “the new smoking” when it comes to the wide-ranging health problems it can trigger. In fact, one in four American adults sits for more than eight hours a day, according to federal research from investigators at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 Some figures indicate that the average American sits 7.7 hours per day. Research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns. They include obesity, increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and elevated LDL and reduced HDL cholesterol levels. read more

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