by solefit | Oct 18, 2023 | Foot Care
Minimalist Shoes and Orthotics – Can They Coexist? In the ever-evolving world of footwear, the concept of minimalist shoes has gained significant attention in recent years. Minimalist shoes, with their lightweight design and natural feel, have become popular among...
by solefit | Jun 3, 2020 | Foot Care, Health
How Should We Use Foot Orthotics? As Pedorthists, we are responsible for assessing and treating clients with orthotics when necessary. Orthotics have been a go-to treatment for lower extremity issues since the 1950s. Their popularity has grown, especially with...
by solefit | Apr 29, 2020 | Health
Back Pain, The Multi-Dimensional Condition Back pain affects 60–70% of people in their lifetime. If we include specifically diagnosed conditions, that figure rises to 80%. Many clients question how back pain relates to their lower body mechanics. It has multiple...
by solefit | Apr 20, 2020 | Foot Care, Health
The Legend of Achilles According to Greek legend, the unstoppable warrior Achilles was shot with an arrow in his left heel—the one vulnerable part not dipped in the River Styx. This led to his downfall, as the injury affected the tendon connecting his calf to his heel...
by solefit | Apr 6, 2020 | Foot Care, Health
How to Comfortably Adjust to Your Custom Orthotics We see many different kinds of over-the-counter insoles in our clinic in addition to our own custom foot orthotics fabricated in-house. Not all insoles and orthotics are created equally. When a custom foot orthotic is...
