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As sports injury practitioners, the demanding nature of sports and footwear limitations, makes for a challenging combination when prescribing orthotics.
Shock attenuation, functional control and support has to be able to be provided whilst maintaining flexibility with durability.
We at the Sportsphysio, have spent many months appraising manufacturers of orthotic devices and have found a range that [...]
Posted by admin on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Filed under Foot and Ankle · Tagged Durability, Flexibility, Functional Control, Nature, Orthotic Devices, Orthotics, Shock, Sports Footwear, Sports Injury, State Of The Art
The high arch or Pes Cavus is represented by an abnormally high medial longitudinal arch.
Although less common than flat foot (Pes Planus), it is no less painful and in some cases can be more problematic.
There are Two types of high arch: Flexible and rigid.
The rigid or inflexible high arch will retain the high-arched appearance [...]
Posted by admin on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 8:44 pm
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