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Orthotics is an external appliance, either pre-assembled or specially crafted, that controls the movement of explicit body parts Orthotics is prescribed by doctors to treat leg, foot, or back pain problems.

How do I know if I need orthotics?

Orthotics can be a thorough treatment for the individuals who intend to address different side effects, for the most part having to do with pain and distress of the feet, back, and legs. Few signs you need orthotics are as follows
  1. Continue standing position for a longer duration
  2. You have foot deformities
  3. Painful feet or heel
  4. Back pain
  5. Injured Lower limb
Physiotherapists will conduct an assessment and only then they will determine if you will require the orthotics. There are varieties of orthotic products available for different body parts and indications.
Types of Orthosis
  • Foot orthotic
  • Spine orthotic
  • Knee orthosis brace
  • Ankle foot orthosis
  • Custom shoe insert
Before suggesting any of the above orthosis, the patient has to undergo diagnosis by Doctors or podiatrist. A physical exam is conducted to analyze the problem and look for the areas that are especially painful.
The doctors might ask you to perform some physical activity to determine how your feet and ankles are positioned during the exercises. They might also recommend you for having an X-ray, MRI or a bone scan which could help to identify the areas that are damaged or injured.
What conditions treatment of Orthotics is suggested?
Orthotics is key to treat a number of medical conditions. Some of them are as follows:
  • Arthritis: – Discomfort in feet and this, in turn, is the reason for poor positioning.
  • Back Pain: – Lack of cushioning or poor positioning of the feet can cause severe back pain problems.
  • Flat Feet: – The person with flat feet can come across the foot, leg or back pain issues. Orthotics treatment can help you support the feet and helps in proper positioning.
  • High arches: – High arches can cause stress in muscles of the feet and lead to numerous painful conditions such as knee pain, splints, etc.
  • Injuries: – If a person has met with an accident that ultimately caused damage to the feet and ankles, then extra care can be taken during the healing process with orthotics support.
If you’re thinking that you have a feet problem or you have been noticing pain in other parts of your body due to your feet then reach out to your primary care physician. Your primary care physician will assist you with choosing if orthotics can help and elude you to a podiatrist if required. If you are encountering significant foot pain, heel or back pain reaches out to a podiatrist right away.
MJPhysio provides orthotics in Vancouver & Surrey clinics and based on your assessment, physiotherapists here will determine that you will require orthosis treatment or not. MjPhysio also has a wide range of orthotic products for sale at their clinic allowing their patients to purchase the products from the clinic very easily.
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