On this page, you will find information and links to resources
about the foot and lower limbs.
Do I pronate or supinate? What does this mean? Pronation is a natural deviation of the foot towards the midline of the body. It is a necessary component of our human gait cycle to assist us in accommodating terrain and absorbing shock during midstance.
- Normal pronation is 4-6 degrees of movement towards the midline
- When pronation is beyond 4-6 degrees is called excessive pronation
- When pronation continues beyond midstance, it is called prolonged pronation.
Our goal as technicians are to control excessive/prolonged pronation through various degrees of medial posting.
Pronation and Eversion are synonymous terms.
Supination is a natural deviation of the foot away from the midline of the body. It is a necessary component of our human gait cycle at the end of midstance to assist us in propulsion during gait. A supinated foot position allows the foot to become a rigid lever during propulsion, allowing us to have an efficient gait.
- A lack of supination causes poor shock absorbency to the foot, subjecting other tissues to unwanted stress
Our goal as technicians is to control the supinatory moment of the foot by various degrees of lateral posting.
Supination and Inversion are synonymous terms.
Are orthotics a guaranteed solution to my foot pain? No. Like all medically corrective devices, there is never a 100% guarantee that the devices will relieve foot pain. However, clinical outcome studies have strongly correlated the use of orthotics with pain relief in the lower limbs.
It has been over a year and my feet still hurt when wearing the orthotics. What do I do? 99.9% of the population can adjust and tolerate orthotics well to aid their mechanics and or pathologies. However, .01% of the population cannot. It is for this reason that Pedorthists never guarantee that the orthotic will work for every case, as other avenues may be better suited to the individual.
The orthotics do not quite fit into my shoe, can I cut them at home with scissors or other sharp tools? We would not advise it. Orthotics are medically crafted devices tailored exactly to the clients means by professionals in the field. If the client feels the devices do not fit quite right, bring them back to Sole Solutions for alterations. Orthotics are a large investment that take a large investment of time to perfect. Let Sole Solutions aid in perfecting your devices.
I received orthotics from another provider, but they are not comfortable. What should I do? If you saw another clinician aside from at Sole Solutions, it is best to bring the original device back to its fabricator for alteration. Many clinicians fabricate their devices differently and have their own individual styles and trademarks. For this reason, we think it is in the best interest of the client to bring their devices back to its original fabricator for best results.
How can I book an appointment?Call or email at any time and our reception staff will be sure to answer your inquiry promptly. Alternatively, drop by the clinic at our regular operating hours; we’d love to meet you!
For orthotics, do I need a prescription from my medical doctor? If you are filing a medical expense for orthotics through an insurance provider, a prescription from a medical doctor is required for reimbursement. Third-party insurance providers want further confirmation that a device is required by another member of the clients healthcare team. In this way, fraudulent activity is minimized benefiting the Canadian Healthcare system at large. However, if you are not filing through an insurance company, no prescription is necessary.
I am new to filing for insurance benefits, can you help? At Sole Solutions, we aspire to every client’s lower limb treatment easier, this also extends to paperwork! We work in concert with insurance companies to best manage your individual case. Upon picking up the devices, clients will be given an envelope containing several documents necessary to process their claim; including a lab order form, orthotic invoice, receipt of payment, and any other specific documentation required by an insurance company. We are here to help.
Your Links: In this section are links to several health forums, websites, and medical resources to aid in your understanding of the foot and lower limb.
http://www.anatomyzone.com/3d_atlas/ (3D Anatomical Atlas)
http://www.physio-pedia.com/Gait (Ideal Gait information)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u6d1CX7o9c (Video Explaining Gait Cycle)
http://www.pedorthic.ca/foot-health/ (Foot Complications resource)
