In SoleScience’s clinical practice, our Pedorthists often see parents schedule an appointments for their children for gait assessments or custom orthotics for ‘preventative measures.’ But, as we all know, children’s bodies are perpetually growing, so is it really necessary for children to wear orthotic devices? Primarily, parents’ concerns are due to a child’s flat feet…
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Cleats are an integral part of athletics and many sports require them. Like other equipment you need for sports, that sounds easy enough. Where the confusion sets in is there are different types of cleats for different sports as well as variations of cleats within the same sport category. You want to set yourself, or…
Read MoreWhat is tibialis posterior tendinopathy? The tibialis posterior muscle begins in the back of the lower leg. The muscle’s tendon runs around the inside of the ankle and inserts into various areas of the foot. This muscle supports the medial longitudinal arch of the foot (this is what’s typically referred to when you talk about…
Read MoreRunning is one of the oldest defining physical capabilities of what it means to be human. For centuries, running has served purpose as a means for locomotion, hunting and gathering, physical activity, competition and recreational enjoyment. In the last few decades however, the desire to run further, faster and more frequently has contributed to a…
Read MoreA simple Google search on the topic of shoe replacement can provide you with many different answers. Everyone seems to have different time and distance figures they swear by. So how do you know when it’s the right time to replace your shoes? Is it the amount of mileage on your shoes, or is after…
Read MoreIliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) What is ITBFS? The iliotibial (IT) band is a large band of fascia (connective tissue under the skin that encloses, stabilizes, attaches, and separates the muscles) that extends from the outside margin of the pelvis, down the outside of the leg, attaching onto the top of the tibia (below the…
Read MoreSoleScience is proud to once again be a sponsor for TWO events this coming weekend! On Saturday June 3rd, we will be sponsoring the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation’s Dash of Colour for Health event. Join us for a 1K, 3K or 5K race followed by a burst of colour at the finish line. Always…
Read MoreThe human body is a complex system that often requires maintenance to keep it running smoothly, recover from injury or keep you running at full speed. SoleScience Pedorthists specialize in lower limb biomechanics in order to help keep you on your feet. While what we do is incredibly essential to your overall health, we also…
Read MoreWhile Mother Nature has been a bit slow on the uptake this year, she has received the memo at last! Warmer weather is on the way, and these April showers will soon give way to sunny days. If you’re ready to store your boots and wool socks, we’re ready to help you find a great…
Read MorePlantar fasciitis can be a painful, debilitating injury to deal with. Treatment can vary widely, depending on individual needs and environmental factors. While there is no single treatment for plantar fasciitis that works perfectly for every case, treatment is often progressive in nature. Conservative methods of treating plantar fasciitis include activist modification, tissue-specific home exercises,…
Read MoreAs foot care professionals, footwear is very important to our treatment plans, as well as patient comfort and compliance. However, often when we are suggesting shoes, we will give a patient a range of options and multiple options within each category. Why would we not just suggest one general shoe that we think will work?…
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