THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR FEET
Computer made Foot Orthotics

The foot is joined to the leg by ligaments that connect the ankle to the long bones of the lower leg and by the Achilles’ tendon, which runs down the back of the leg to bind the muscles of the calf to the heel.

When we move or walk a dense network of muscles, bones and other tissue go into action from the toes to the calf and to the structure of the body above.

That is why the incorrect positioning of the foot on the ground, the most common examples being the flat or high arched foot, has an effect not only on the foot itself but also on the knees, hips and the vertebral column. This can determine a series of tensions that can be the cause of a variety of problems that could range from joint dysfunctions to poor venous blood return in the legs.

These problems may be interrupted or alleviated with preventative footwear.

Problems related to bad posture do not evolve only when we stand still in a position, but especially during walking or any other motor activity, as weight bearing on the joints is increased.

These problems may then generate recurrent or constant neck and back pain forcing people to look for various therapeutic cures, rehabilitation and/or pharmaceutical help.

BAROPODIMETRIC EXAMINATION

The baropodometer is a machine made up of an electronic board with sensors connected to a computerised system. Baropodometrics consists of the analysis of the forces and the weights which are related to each part of the foot. The reactions of the foot on the ground are measured both in standing and during walking. The correct interpretation of the data collected through the baropodometric analysis allows us to understand whether an individual is moving normally. The readings of the variables are precise, repeatable, instantaneous, non invasive allowing, on occasion, the reduction of radiographic measures.

The baropodometric analysis is of fundamental importance in the study of our body both in standing and walking. Important information can be gathered regarding how our body is moving and how our nervous system is behaving.

POSTURAL EXAMINATION

Normalising our posture can make the difference when trying to resolve problems considered chronic and is also a very important tool in the prevention of mechanical problems. Due to the complexity of our organism and its infinite interconnections it is easy to understand how precise a postural analysis needs to be.

The posture examination must be based on a in depth collection of data specific to an individual, and on an objective orthopaedic examination using amongst the best of the technological evolution in this field.

A further analysis will be repeated (usually after 6-7 months) from the delivery of the authorised Biopostural insoles/orthotics to make sure that a correct postural re-education is taking place. As it happens for an orthodontist’s corrective braces, modifications on the orthotics are probable in relation to the gradual postural changes. The aim is that of obtaining in a very gradual but constant way the maximal and best correction possible for each individual. For this reason it is suggested an annual postural re-examination.

MASSIMO COLLEONI

BSc Hons Chiro MMCA

GCC registered

Tel: 07834589187

MAY HELP WITH:

HEEL PAIN        

ARCH PAIN

BUNIONS

METATARSAL PAIN

ANKLE / ACHILLES PAIN

SHIN SPLINTS

HIP PAIN

SACROILIAC INSTABILITY

KNEE PAIN

POSTURAL IMBALANCES