Wednesday 28 October 2015

Tips on Finding the Best Orthotic Therapy in Auckland

 Do you think you can benefit from orthotic therapy in Auckland? How do you choose which clinic to go to? In this short article, we give you tips on finding effective orthotic therapy services in Auckland.

But first, Are You a Candidate for Orthotics?

Orthotic therapy can help people with the following symptoms, which seem to get worse when running, walking, or standing and cannot seem to be resolved by rest, stretching:

·         Leg length inequality
·         Sciatica
·         Sacroiliac pain
·         Muscle tension, pains, and spasms
·         Calf pain         
·         Shin splints
·         Posterior Tibial Tendon Disorder
·         Patello-Femoral Tracking Syndrome (grinding in the knee)
·         Heel spurs or foot arch pain
·         Bunions
·         Metatarsalgia (pain on the ball of the foot)

What Technologies Does the Orthotic Clinic Use?

Look for a clinic that can analyse your gait using the latest technologies. They should be able to prescribe custom foot orthotics to resolve underlying conditions that are causing your pain, as well as improve function. The best diagnostic tools allow chiropractors to analyse your biomechanics and design custom orthotic products.

What Steps Does the Clinic’s Orthotic Therapy Involve?

A good clinic in Auckland will not just give you orthotics without a physical examination conducted by their qualified chiropractor. They will take a look at your foot function, posture, and leg length. After this, you may need to walk across a gait analysis pressure plate. This will help the chiropractor assess how your foot moves while walking. The scans should be printed so you can take them home with you. The results of your physical examination will be analysed with the gait analysis report, and if appropriate, the chiropractor will recommend orthotics that are best suited to your needs and foot type. If you decide to buy the orthotics, the clinic places an order on your behalf. Your gait analysis data and the physical examination report are sent to the orthotics laboratory, and your custom orthotics are manufactured based on the specifications. They will be delivered to the clinic, where you can pick them up. Expect the process to take about a month.

2 comments:

  1. I have been getting a lot pain in the arches of my feet lately. I thought it was because of the shoes I was wearing a lot didn't have a ton of arch support. However, I still have the pain and I think that there might be more to it than just my shoes. It seems like it would be smart for me to go see an orthotic therapist about it.

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  2. I have been getting a lot pain in the arches of my feet lately. I thought it was because of the shoes I was wearing a lot didn't have a ton of arch support. However, I still have the pain and I think that there might be more to it than just my shoes. It seems like it would be smart for me to go see an orthotic therapist about it.

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