We talked last month about foot
mechanics and how they relate to heel pain. A good orthotic is designed to
provide control as your foot moves. Recent online articles, like the one sited
below under related articles, try to say that doctors aren't sure why orthotics
work. We're not sure what doctors they're talking about because your Austin Foot and Ankle Specialist
have extensive training in implementing the right type of orthotic for their
patients. For the patient with plantar
fasciitis, the orthotic can help decrease the strain on this ligament and
is used in prevention as well as rehabilitation. This article only highlights
one area of control that an orthosis offers.
The control custom inserts provide several
point of control. A deep heel cup can also help w/ another type of heel pain. Some heel pain is due to the forces paced on
the fat pad beneath your heel. With years of pressure on your heel, this pad
can become displaced from proper position.
A good heel cup helps to keep the
plantar fat pad under your heel bone in the right place for shock absorption. If
you are a heel strike runner, you are putting 4 to 5 times your
body weight on you heel every time you strike the ground. This can be a contributing factor in addition
to a number of reasons, including age and foot structure, that cause your fat
pad to lack the amount of shock absorption you need.
Many running shoes have quite a bit
of cushioning is the heel, but may do so at the expense of flexibility in the
sole. The addition of heel pads can be an inexpensive and easy way to add
cushion to your favorite running shoe. A cushioning pad placed underneath your
orthotic or insole can do wonders to provide the additional absorption you
require. Through our online store, you can purchase Dr.
Jill’s Gel Heel pads. These pads can
dissipate the shock of your heel strike, making up for any deficiency in your
plantar heel pad. With proper cushioning
you can keep your run free of heel pain!
Related articles
· Some
answers about orthotics (eurekalert.org)
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