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Recommendations
Sometimes a patient's need for
custom-made foot orthotics becomes apparent only
after an inadequate response to chiropractic care.
Some patients, however, reveal an obvious need, and
orthotics should be provided early in their care.
This will allow a good response to adjustments and
prevent frustration all around. What follows are
some commonly seen patient characteristics that
indicate the need for foot orthotics. Back problems
worse with standing, walking, running. When a
patient reports a link between locomotor activities
and their spinal symptoms, this clearly calls for
orthotics to minimize the stress being transmitted
from the lower extremities to the spine.
Recurrent ankle sprains. A history of previous
sprain injuries to one or both ankles indicates
biomechanical instability and probable permanent
ligament damage. Custom-made stabilizing orthotics
provide the support needed to help prevent
re-injury. Family history of foot problems or
surgery. A patient who has family members with foot
problems and/or surgery has a much higher
probability of the same. Fitting for orthotics may
prevent these problems from developing and could
help the patient avoid surgery.
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