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Orthotics for the Young Adult — AOS Orthotics

Orthotics are not just for older adults with foot conditions like arthritis and diabetes. Even the heavy physical demands of otherwise healthy young adults can be improved with the use of properly prescribed orthotics.

Almost everyone has experienced discomfort in their, foot, ankle, or leg. Considering that the feet absorb the most weight of the body, it’s no wonder that we experience problems in our lower body. Foot problems can often be treated with shoe inserts called orthotics. Orthotics are medical devices inserted into the shoe to correct abnormal movement patterns. They can work like shock absorbers, removing pressure and stress from painful areas in the foot and ankle. They can also rebalance a mild foot deformity, better position the foot inside the shoe, and assist the overall way that the foot moves (1). Orthotics are not just for older adults with foot conditions like arthritis and diabetes. Even the heavy physical demands of otherwise healthy young adults can be improved with the use of properly prescribed orthotics.

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Orthotics for Sprinters — AOS Orthotics

The sprinter needs to wear specialized shoes in order to be competitive. However, even the most specialized shoes might need to be modified with an orthotic in order to accommodate the sprinter’s foot type and running style.

The biomechanics of human locomotion essentially has a continuum of 4 strategies: walking, jogging, running, and sprinting. Across this continuum, speed and gravitational loading increase while contact time of the foot on the ground decreases (1). Each locomotive strategy has their own metabolic energy expense and risk of injury.

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How Professional Athletes Use Orthotics — AOS Orthotics

When it comes to professional athletes, optimizing their movements allows them to performing at their highest levels. There is scientific evidence that orthotics provide benefit to athletes. Read more here!

The general objectives of foot orthotics are to provide cushioning, control, and support to the lower extremities. When it comes to professional athletes, optimizing their movements allows them to performing at their highest levels. There is scientific evidence that orthotics provide benefit to athletes by reducing and/or preventing inefficient movements while assisting the athlete in producing a more “effortless” gait (1, 2). What is described next is a list of common conditions suffered by professional athletes that are treated, in part, by the use of orthotics.

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How Custom Orthotics Can Help Golfers — AOS Orthotics

If you are finding that your golf game is not improving with hours of practice, your golf swing might benefit from custom orthotics in your golf shoes.

Are you looking to improve your golf game? As many golfers know, the sport is not just a game of power and distance. It’s also a game of coordination, balance, and stamina. If you are finding that your golf game is not improving with hours of practice, a biomechanical analysis of your golf swing might show that you would benefit from custom orthotics in your golf shoes.

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Addressing Hip Pain with Orthotics — AOS Orthotics

As we age, various parts of our bodies start to get overloaded or worn down. This process can cause us to unknowingly make slight adjustments in the way we sit, stand, or walk. Read more about how orthotics can help ease hip pain here.

As we age, various parts of our bodies start to get overloaded or worn down. This process can cause us to unknowingly make slight adjustments in the way we sit, stand, or walk. What results is that our posture becomes unbalanced, and the overload on a certain body part worsens. A very common area where this occurs is to the hip.

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Dr. Scholl’s vs Custom Orthotics — AOS Orthotics

Currently there are a variety of commercially available OTC shoe inserts to treat foot pain like Dr. Scholl’s. Learn why you should always go with a custom fit.

One of the largest OTC shoe insert companies, Dr. Scholl’s, has now placed machines within big box stores that presumably measure the pressure points of your bare feet when you stand on its “foot mapping” plates. Based on the measurements, a recommendation is then made for you to purchase one of Dr. Scholl’s 14 available “custom fit orthotics” to match your feet. Sounds simple, right? Unfortunately, this simplified approach may not be very effective.

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Can Metatarsal Pads Cure Forefoot Pain? — AOS Orthotics

Here we explain what metatarsal pads are and how they can help with forefoot pain. Learn more at AOS Orthotics.

You have likely heard the words “orthotics” and “shoe inserts” or “insoles,” every so often, but have you ever heard of metatarsal pads? If not, AOS Orthotics is here to explain what metatarsal pads are and how they can help with forefoot pain.

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What is the Difference Between Pronation and Supination? — AOS Orthotics

The terms “pronation” and “supination” are commonly mentioned. What do these kinesiology terms actually mean, though?

When podiatrists, physical therapists, doctors, and other health professionals talk about walking, running, and feet, the terms “pronation” and “supination” are commonly mentioned. What do these kinesiology terms actually mean, though? Learn about how custom orthotics could be your solution in our latest blog!

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Common Sports Injuries That Benefit From Orthotics — AOS Orthotics

Have you suffered from a sports related injury? Custom orthotics and inserts can ease foot, knee, and joint pain.

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Do I Need Orthotics for Flat Feet? — AOS Orthotics

Have you been told you have flat feet or excessive pronation? Advanced Orthotic Solutions is here to help.

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Plantar Fasciitis — AOS Orthotics Shelton, CT.

Plantar fasciitis is a common & debilitating condition affecting your quality of life. Read how custom orthotics can help.