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How Can Custom Orthotics Prevent Injuries For Tennis Players?
Injuries in every sport are common, even in seemingly less physically-demanding sports like tennis. But if you’ve ever been playing a sport and felt a tweak or pain in your
Top 7 Best Orthotics Providers in Alameda County 2020
We know that looking for the best custom orthotics provider in Alameda County can be challenging, so we gathered a comprehensive list of excellent pedorthists for you to choose from.
What Are The Three Arches of The Foot?
The foot is a very complex system of support that is perfectly balanced in order to support the entire structure of the body. There are not one but three arches
Metatarsalgia: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment With Custom Orthotics
Have you ever heard of Metatarsalgia? It’s a condition in which there is pain or inflammation in the ball of the foot that affects the metatarsals – bones connecting the
During the Pandemic, People Are Walking More at Home in Bare Feet; Is that Safe?
During the pandemic, many of us have been directed to remain in our homes. These stay at home orders mean that you are probably walking around your home in socks
Pronation Of The Foot & How Custom Orthotics Can Help
Does your shoe show uneven wear on the inside part of the sole? This is classic from someone that has pronation of the foot. If you have this sort of
Can Orthotics Help the Elderly Improve Balance?
We take our ability to keep physical balance for granted. As we grow old, we start stumbling, ambling and limping; that’s if we’re lucky to be able to move at
10 Common Misconceptions About Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition where the plantar fascia, a connective tissue on the bottom of your foot, becomes inflamed. Plantar Fasciitis can be caused by many different things
6 Signs Your Shoes Are Damaging Your Feet
The importance of proper footwear is often overlooked or ignored. Why? Perhaps it’s because we don’t think about our feet until something goes wrong, but the reality is that a
Russell Pate
Russell Pate has been in the custom orthotics industry for over 25 years. He is a Certified Pedorthist and is trained in anatomy, physiology, and foot biomechanics.
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