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Custom Orthotics
It’s important to understand your feet have direct impact on the rest of your body and support you with each step. A small abnormality in foot function can have a large impact on joints higher up in the body, causing pain and discomfort.
When you are running, the pressure on your feet can be three or four times your body weight. Even walking can produce more pressure than the sum of your body weight. The American Podiatric Medical Association says that the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. That adds up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime or more than four times the circumference of the globe. That is a lot of walking with ill-fitting shoes or painful feet!!
In some cases foot ailments can be an early signal of more serious medical problems like arthritis or diabetes.
Women have four times as many foot problems as men because they have a long history of wearing high heels and/or pointy toe shoes.
Orthotics and proper shoe fit are very important aspects of foot health.
Foot Health
There are numerous problems that affect our feet and many more solutions. The most important factor for treatment is to use the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual case. The use of foot orthoses (also known as inserts or orthotics) may be a part of the treatment plan for some sore feet. However, before jumping into foot orthoses, it is essential to ensure that the mechanics or physical structure is part of the problem.
When foot pain strikes, the first step in the treatment plan is to visit a professional who can conduct any necessary tests in order to establish the diagnosis, and then a treatment plan can be established.
Custom made orthoses are made to the individual foot, usually from plaster impressions. The foot is casted with Plaster of Paris to produce molds and the molds are taken to the laboratory to use in the manufacturing of the foot orthoses. The foot orthoses are fabricated from a variety of materials, again depending on the individual client. In general, a softer material is used for cushioning and protection such as for a person with rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes mellitus. A firmer material is used for a foot orthosis that will control motion and foot position for pathologies such as plantar fasciitis or tibialis posterior tendonitis.
Our Philosophy
Action Sports Clinic has a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapy, chiropractic, and massage therapy professionals serving the active community of downtown Calgary. As a team, we strive for excellence in evidence-based and personalized care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Combining the unique strengths of each professional discipline, this integral approach to care enables each patient to draw from the expertise of team members. This eliminates the traditional barriers of communication between busy practitioners, thereby ensuring collaboration and effectiveness of treatment programs.
We are athletes ourselves…and we understand the needs of sports minded clients. We believe that participation in physical activity is an important part of health and vitality. The pursuit of dreams, setting goals, and the drive for personal achievement are all values we believe in and aspire.
We Are One of the Top Teams of Physical Therapists in Calgary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Brands does Action Sports Clinic Carry?
We carry brands from the worlds top manufacturers including Donjoy, Össur, CTi, Bauerfeind, Thuasne and more.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes! We take pride in personal service and being very accomodating. Please click any of our Appointment Buttons and submit your information, we will be in touch to confirm your date and time.
What are the office hours?
We are open Monday – Friday from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm.
What services do you offer?
We specialize in the practice of Sports Medicine and provide services related to Sports Therapy, Chiropractic Care, Physical Therapy, Massage, as well as off the shelf and custom Bracing & Orthotics. To learn more please visit our “Services” section of the website.
Do I need a referral from my physician?
No, a referral is not required to schedule an appointment.
Do you provide custom brace solutions?
Yes, Dr. Rennick is qualified by the world’s top orthoepedic brands to develop custom bracing solutions for many conditions.
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639 5 Avenue Southwest Suite 130
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0M9