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Keep your female patients healthy with support designed for a woman's body and active lifestyle.
Pain caused by the feet might not necessarily mean pain in the feet. Instead, a structural imbalance might be caused by stress, time, and plastic deformation—when the foot’s tissues stretch beyond their elastic limits and become permanently deformed.
When dysfunctional, the SI Joint can disrupt proper kinetic function to be a significant source of lower back, buttock, groin and lower extremity pain.
Pain caused by the feet might not necessarily mean pain in the feet. Instead, a structural imbalance might be caused by stress, time, and plastic deformation—when the foot’s tissues stretch beyond their elastic limits and become permanently deformed.
Excessive stresses on the spine can be the result of abnormal foot biomechanics, poor function of the foot/ ankle complex, excessive shock transmission, or leg length asymmetry. Recognizing and then responding appropriately to these factors separate the Doctors of Chiropractic from the spinal technicians.
The initial exam allows you to establish a need for care and demonstrate your interest in the patient’s daily activities, including work environment, posture, gait, and previous injury.
Joint replacement surgeries are being widely marketed to your patients and they are a big business. The use of Foot Levelers custom orthotics can help alleviate symptoms in patients with joint paint and biomechanical deficiencies, while also reducing the potential for future injury.
When a foot is severely pronated, or flat, it means its arches have fallen. Flat feet are less shock-absorbent, and make for a less stable “base” for everything above—the bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the entire body. They can cause serious issues throughout the kinetic chain.
Most chronic low back pain is the result of some form of structural weakness or failure.1 If leg or foot asymmetries or misalignments exist, abnormal forces can interfere with spinal function2 and contribute to health concerns all along the Kinetic Chain—especially the generalized condition of “back pain.”
Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is the most common cause of lateral knee pain in runners and walkers, with an incidence as high as 12% of all running related overuse injuries.1 ITBS results from recurrent friction of the iliotibial band (ITB) sliding over the lateral femoral epicondyle.
Ankle injuries are common complaints, both in emergency rooms and doctors’ offices. Approximately 1 million ankle injuries occur every year in the U.S., and many of them are inversion sprain injuries.1 Many ankle injuries can be treated adequately in YOUR office.
When a foot is severely pronated, or flat, it means its arches have fallen. Flat feet are less shock-absorbent, and make for a less stable “base” for everything above—the bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the entire body.
Practical Research Studies
Proprioception: Alignment and Movement
“Proprioception” describes “the sensory information that contributes to the sense of position of self and movement,” perceived both at the conscious and unconscious levels.”
Functional Orthotics as Part of a Wellness Protocol
A wellness practice is focused on both maintaining a preexisting level of musculoskeletal balance and postural health and preventing conditions that might alter this state of health. The challenge is, how can healthy patients help be protected from problems that might arise in the future?
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Post Coronavirus: Strategies for Success in the “New Normal”
A look at preparing your practice ready for the new "normal." Topics include: Up-to-date information on COVID-19, planning steps, clinic preparation, set-up precautions, doctor and patient safety, analyzing your business model, and more.
Your Best Adjustment may be off by Two feet
A look at the factors that may be diminishing the effectiveness of your treatments. Looking at the whole person will help you consider all influences in your treatment and create long-lasting results.
Crooked Man and Fascia
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Fascia can be understood through the five primary kinetic chains. This webinar will educate and empower the practitioner to understand them and how to apply crooked man for the patient.
What a Pain in the Rear! Understanding the Hip, Sacroiliac and Low Back Connection, presented by Dr. Kevin Wong
Simple Assessments to Predict, Prevent and Reduce Chronic Pain, presented by Dr. Brian Jensen
The Sports Medicine Team and Your Role in Caring for the Student Athlete, presented by Dr. Kurt Juergens
Patient Newsletters
Your feet are the body’s foundation. Flat feet can cause pain in other parts of the body.
All parts of your body are linked together. And your feet are the foundation of your body’s structure. That’s why it’s crucial to have proper foot support.
Shoes are like books, every pair tells a story.
You need to maintain proper foundational support throughout the day, and it starts with your feet.
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InMotion+ Custom Orthotic
InMotion+™, our most advanced custom orthotic launched. Maximum shock absorption and propulsion plus Far Infrared Ray (FIR) technology that directs energy back into the body.
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Biomechanics of Custom Orthotics
Your feet are the foundation of your body and affect the mechanical aspects of your joints and muscles. Watch this video to learn why your feet are so crucial to whole body health.
