orthotics

Overpronation and Knee Pain?

My doctor told me my knee pain is due to my overpronation.  He did not explain what overpronation means or how it could be causing my knee pain.  My questions are; If I overpronate then what is normal?  Why is overpronation bad for my knee?  How do orthotics help correct my overpronation? The below [...]

By |2022-09-28T08:57:28-07:00September 28th, 2022|Running Injuries|0 Comments

Do Flat Feet Cause Foot or Arch Pain?

Recently a 13 year old non-athlete came to our clinic complaining of left sided foot/arch pain the occurs if he is on his feet for extended periods of time and he wears non-supportive shoes such as flip flops or VANS.  We asked him the typical questions that someone with plantar fasciitis would answ [...]

By |2020-11-04T09:50:45-08:00November 3rd, 2020|Foot/Heel Injuries|2 Comments

Top 10 Truths about Running Injuries that Might Surprise You

How do I prevent Running Injuries?   Running injuries have long been associated with biomechanical factors such as excessive impact forces and excessive pronation.  Recently, many so called experts have made a giant leap of faith and proclaimed that heel-toe running has more impact forces tha [...]

By |2018-04-23T09:49:44-07:00September 17th, 2015|Running Injuries, Sports Injuries, Training|4 Comments

Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics also known as custom insoles or even custom foot beds are commonly prescribed and used in the treatment of running and other athletic injuries involving the lower extremity.  Your lower extremity consists of your hip, thigh, knee, leg, calf, ankle and foot.  Custom insoles can be us [...]

By |2018-04-26T08:23:19-07:00September 16th, 2015|Custom Orthotics, Running Injuries|0 Comments

Plantar Fasciitis Treatments

There are many professions providing Plantar Fasciitis treatments.  My training in school on how to effectively treat this condition was abysmal to put it mildly.  I was lucky compared to most Chiropractic students that I had additional training in athletic training and exercise rehabilitation.  I k [...]

By |2018-06-11T16:31:21-07:00December 9th, 2014|Foot/Heel Injuries, Running Injuries|1 Comment
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