Nate Day

Foot Levelers Custom Orthotics Help World Champion Hopeful with Low Back Pain

Becci Holcomb is a strong woman. At age thirty, she has a retired USA Powerlifting deadlift record of 501 pounds and can squat 644 pounds. This is the equivalent of deadlifting a dumpster and squatting a large vending machine. In a sport dominated by males, Becci is stronger than many of the men.

Holcomb got her start in powerlifting while enrolled at Life University. She saw a flyer at school for the powerlifting club, and it got her interested. From there, a fellow student and powerlifter got her started. Becci quickly found out that she was a natural for which she credits to genetics and her upbringing. read more

FOOT LEVELERS ADDS NEW SHOETHOTICS TO GIVE PATIENTS MORE OPTIONS FOR FALL 2018!

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Roanoke, VA, September 24, 2018 – Foot Levelers has added FIVE NEW Shoethotics® to their fall catalog making it easier for your patients to wear the shoe styles they like without sacrificing the pain relief, support, and comfort that comes with Foot Levelers custom orthotics. These NEW Shoethotics include shoes from Brooks, Merrell, and OluKai that your patients are sure to love.

Foot Levelers’ NEW Shoethotics include:

The Brooks® Ghost 11 – For Men and Women

The Brooks Ghost 11 running shoe is great for hardcore runners and active patients. The Brooks Ghost 11 has been improved with Brooks’ DNA Loft foam along with modifications to the upper and outsole. Paired with Foot Levelers custom orthotics, these Brooks provide a lightweight running shoe with the comfort and support your patient’s bodies need. read more

FOOT LEVELERS ANNOUNCES FALL SEMINAR SCHEDULE

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Roanoke, VA September 10, 2018 – Foot Levelers is excited to announce their fall seminar schedule which includes Foot Levelers’ five new speakers!

For over 66 years, Foot Levelers has been a strong supporter of chiropractic and a leading provider of professional development and continuing education opportunities. Foot Levelers Chiropractic Seminars feature leading experts and are an excellent educational resource allowing doctors to earn up to 12 CEUs per seminar.

Foot Levelers’ seminar fall schedule includes: read more

FOOT LEVELERS GENERATES RECORD SALES WITH NEW LOOK FOR KIOSK AT NATIONAL BY FCA

11:34 am / Nate Day

Foot Levelers, the world’s leader in custom stabilizing orthotics, revealed the new look for its Kiosk in Orlando, Florida, at the National by FCA. The new design attracted huge interest from chiropractors and generated record Kiosk sales.

The Foot Levelers Kiosk, premiered in 2017, is an innovative foot scanning device that makes it easy and efficient for patients to scan themselves for custom orthotics and for medical professionals to prescribe them. The new design includes a fresh, clean look, interactive graphics, and presents information in a way where patients can understand how imbalances in their feet are impacting their daily lives. read more

Are Your Patient’s Shoes Causing Pain In Their Body?

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Musculoskeletal health is one of the largest costs in healthcare today. With one in two Americans having a musculoskeletal condition, the need for proper support and body alignment has never been greater. A recent survey found that most Americans today wear three pairs of shoes throughout the week. (1) Most of these shoes were not made to support their body, to fit their feet, and are harmful to their musculoskeletal health. Your patient’s health and freedom from pain are important for their quality of life and it starts with continuous support for their body from the ground up. read more

The Importance of Multiple Pairs

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By Dr. Tim Maggs

The feet are the foundation of the body. Just like a house, when the foundation is not level everything that sits atop is not supported and is crooked. This means that normal foot mechanics can adversely influence the normal functions of the ankle, knee, hip, back, and neck. If left untreated, many foot conditions eventually contribute to health concerns up the kinetic chain.

This foot-spine-body connection is one of the most important and most common ones we see in our patients that walk into our office every day. After 40 years of practice and 17 years of digitally scanning every patient’s feet, my simple conclusion is that every human has some degree of arch collapse in their feet. No one is immune to plastic deformation, and the arches of the feet continue to collapse with age. read more

Foot Levelers Launches Elite Comfort Orthotic

10:27 am / Nate Day

ROANOKE, VA, July 3, 2018 – Foot Levelers, the world’s leading provider of custom orthotics, is excited to announce the launch of its newest custom orthotic, the Elite Comfort.

According to the Daily Mail, half of the world’s employees spend 75 percent of their working day on their feet. Nurses, pharmacist, construction and assembly line workers can spend up to 12 hours day standing which can take a toll on their health. Especially without the proper support.

The Elite Comfort is specifically designed for patients who spend a lot of time on their feet and whose bodies need the extra comfort and support. The Elite Comfort is made of advanced materials including a durable top cover, a soft, but supportive mid layer, and extra shock absorption to cushion the heel strike. The Elite Comfort comes with Foot Levelers exclusive three arch advantage that provides full body support and is backed by Foot Levelers industry leading 1 year / 100% guarantee. read more

FOOT LEVELERS LAUNCHES NEW CUSTOM ORTHOTIC FOR WOMEN

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ROANOKE, VA, June 25, 2018 – Foot Levelers, the world’s leading provider of custom orthotics, is excited to announce the launch of its 5^th Avenue collection, a line of custom orthotics designed by women for women.

Heels and flats are some of the trendiest shoes for women however, they are also some of the worst for the feet and body because they provide minimal comfort and no arch support. Women are left to decide between shoes that look good with their outfit or shoes that feel good. Women’s feet should be comfortable, and their body fully supported no matter what shoes they are wearing. read more

Stay Cool, Look Good and Stay Supported this Summer

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By Jennifer Illes, DC

Summer and warmer weather mean more patients are wearing sandals and flip-flops! They are gaining popularity for use for a variety of occasions for their casual and comfortable style. A survey on 1,000 females showed that approximately 43% of them preferred wearing flip-flops over sports shoes during shopping. (1) And although it’s always fun to kick your typical non-summer footwear aside, sandals are typically known to be the most non-foot-friendly shoes.

The typical sandal or flip-flop is very thin and offers little support or cushioning to the foot. When wearing flip-flops, people tend to alter their gait by taking shorter steps, which often results in hip and lower back pain. 2 And while the sole may seem soft and comfortable, this can cause pain in the heels, arches, ball of the foot, and toes. The foot also ends up over-pronating (rolling inward) in flip-flops, especially with no added support for the arch of the foot. (2) read more

FOOT LEVELERS RELEASES NEW DATES AND CITIES FOR THE PRACTICE XCELERATOR

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Half-day training helps chiropractors improve patient care and take their custom orthotics business to the next level

Roanoke, VA – Foot Levelers is excited to announce new cities and dates for the Foot Levelers Practice Xcelerator®.

This free, half-day coaching session is a unique opportunity for doctors and their staffs to learn simple, executable, and proven models of care for both acute and non-acute patients. During this half-day session, chiropractors learn a step-by-step diagnostic process designed to address the clinical and financial aspects and challenges of the doctor-patient relationship. It is an intuitive, simple, and researched-backed approach to musculoskeletal care that improves patient outcomes, patient compliance, and the overall success of a practice. read more

Custom Molded, Flexible, Three Arch Custom Orthotics are an Effective Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis

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by Kevin Wong, DC

Our feet are perhaps the most overused and under-appreciated parts of the human body. We use them relentlessly, depending on them daily to bear our body weight, transport us places and allow us to stand, walk and run. Only in cases where they are painful do we bother to have them looked at. Even then, proper and complete knowledge of the feet, their movement patterns and their effects on the rest of the body are rarely adequately taught.

In the world of foot pain, heel pain and plantar fasciitis are among the most common ailments people consult a medical provider for. Up to ten percent of the population will present with heel pain over the course of their lives, and it can affect everyone who engages in weight-bearing physical activity. (1) It is important for the healthcare consumer to understand the various treatment options available. read more