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Innovative 3D Scanning provided for digital imprint for accurate contour capturing all levels of the foot.
- Full foot contact
- Functional, shock absorbing material
- Precision crafted using digital modeling and CNC milling machines
- Material used by multi-billion dollar running shoe and orthopaedic footwear companies
- Lightweight, comfortable and compliant orthotic
Fully licensed Healthcare Professionals performing BioMechanical and Gait Analysis for accurate modifications to your wellness goals.
Correct compression treatment can help to reduce swelling by pushing the blood and edema back towards the heart. This helps with:
Varicose veins, tired/achy legs, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Leg ulcers, lymphedema, pregnancy and even post workout recovery.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (SWT) is a modality used for the treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, primarily applied to chronic conditions, particularly those affecting medium to large sized tendons and their insertions on bone such as:
Bracing is a treatment that can increase joint stability, improve alignment and reduce excessive movements that can aggravate the injury, cause pain and prevent proper healing. Braces help off-load pressure, absorbing some of the force encountered from activity. They allow you to get back to your active lifestyle quickly and safely, whether that means your favourite sport or just your daily activities like walking.
Orthotics are inserts in your footwear designed to support your foot’s natural structure. Because they affect the way we stand and move, orthotics can change the pattern of forces and stresses throughout the musculoskeletal system.
If you have plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, bunions, or ankle instability, you can benefit from orthotics.
There are over-the-counter shoe inserts which you can find in retail stores, however; these may not be entirely beneficial. That’s because they come pre-packaged. We all have different feet and therefore there are no one-size fits all solution. Although they may be helpful in providing cushioning or preventing friction against your toes, they may not be effective in fixing your specific biomechanical issues or serious foot problems.
On the other hand, there are shoe inserts tailored to your needs. These are custom orthotics, therefore; they will fit properly and address your specific foot problems. They provide support for the arches of your feet, distributing more evenly across it, which in turn prevent or relieve pain in target areas.
Your Pedorthist will customise your orthotics to fit your feet. Since custom orthotics address your foot problems, it allows your foot, and in turn, your whole body to function properly.
The benefits of wearing custom orthotics include:
It is important for your feet to be properly assessed before getting custom orthotics. They will have the largest impact if your feet are experiencing pain or any type of problem.
If you don’t have any particular medical condition, injury or deformity, you can still use custom orthotics to prevent future problems.
An assessment from a properly trained professional such as Certified Pedorthists is the most important part of your orthotics in establishing your exact needs.
PFA Canada member certified pedorthist are health care professionals who are specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive pedorthic patient care. This includes patient assessment, formulation of a treatment plan, implementation of the treatment plan, follow-up and practice management. A PFA Canada certified pedorthist fits, fabricates, adjusts, or modifies devices which reflect his/her education and training. The profession of pedorthics provides the application of a pedorthic device for the prevention or amelioration of painful and/or disabling conditions of the foot and ankle. A prescription is required for any pedorthic device, modification, and/ or prefabricated below the knee orthosis addressing a medical condition that originates at the ankle or below. “Pedorthic devices” means therapeutic shoes, shoe modifications made for therapeutic purposes, partial foot prostheses for transmetatarsal and more distal amputations, and foot orthoses. It also includes subtalar-control foot orthoses (SCFO) designed to manage the function of the anatomy by primarily controlling the range of motion of the subtalar joint. Excluding footwear, the proximal height of a custom pedorthic device does not extend beyond the junction of the gastrocnemius and the Achilles tendon. Pedorthic devices do not include non-therapeutic inserts or footwear regardless of method of manufacture; unmodified, non-therapeutic over-the-counter shoes; or prefabricated foot care products. “Therapeutic” devices address a medical condition, diagnosed by a prescribing medical professional, while “non-therapeutic” devices do not address a medical condition.
A slim dress orthotic, for example, is just to the length of your arch, without any additional materials at the forefoot. This means you don’t need to worry about removing a liner from your shoes, you simply place the orthotic within the shoe. This allows for an orthotic without taking up any extra space in the forefoot.
This is the orthotic most often is recommended for dress shoes or flats. It is versatile and can be transferred between appropriate styles of ballet flats, lace-up oxfords, low-heeled fashion boots and casual sneakers as well as men’s dress shoes.
EVA orthotics have shock-absorbing support you feel from a running shoe. The major advantage of E.V.A. is that it is both supportive and 'giving' at the same time. As you apply weight to the foot there is a certain amount of 'give' in an EVA Custom Orthotic, providing shock absorption to the feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. This makes the device much more comfortable and more natural compared to the alternative rigid custom-made plastic orthotics you typically receive from a clinic.
For ladies in heels, we do make an orthotic to fit high heels. This is also known as the “Cobra Orthotic" because of its unique S-shape.
The high heel orthotic fits best into very low-profile heels and we are still able to provide arch support and forefoot support. Of course, we can’t make up for the fact that more load is on the forefoot due to the nature of the shoes, but when your profession demands dressier footwear it’s nice to know options are out there.
The exceptionally fine microfibre fabric of this compression stocking allows an optimal transport of moisture. This ensures a comfortable skin environment and a pleasant, soft feeling on the skin. Juzo Soft combines refined fashion with the ultimate in wearing comfort. This makes it ideal for everyday wearing – so you can feel your best.
The distinctive ribbed structure determines the special look of Juzo Energy. It offers a lightweight feel and soft wearing comfort. Thanks to its excellent wear qualities, the Energy below-knee stocking is very popular for travel, sports and the office – with men and women alike.
Juzo Compression Wrap is an adjustable compression system that can be employed as an alternative to conventional wrap-around bandages.
Thanks to its short-stretch properties, the Juzo Compression Wrap exerts a very high working pressure and a low resting pressure. The Velcro fastener and the gripping zones ensure easy donning and adjustment in case of fluctuations in body circumference. The special indentations ensure that no gaps can form between the straps. This prevents “window oedemas.”
Special characteristics: Juzo Compression Wrap can be used individually in two segments but can also be combined.
Juzo Dynamic is a circular-knitted stocking for high demands and special requirements. It offers a perfect fit, even during vigorous physical activity.
With antibacterial action to combat skin irritation
Silver has an antibacterial effect, thereby helping to restore the natural balance of inflamed or irritated skin. The continuous knitted-in silver thread in the circular-knitted Juzo Dynamic Silver stocking assists the compression therapy by natural means through its antibacterial effect. This results in a noticeable reduction in itching.
Especially skin-friendly cotton fabric
The natural cotton fibre perfectly supports the functional characteristic of the Juzo Dynamic Cotton. The comfortable cotton fabric on the inner surface of the stocking is particularly skin-friendly and also feels pleasant on patients with skin irritations and allergies.
Venous disorders and leg health problems are among the most frequent medical conditions in North America. You may experience these conditions for the first time during pregnancy. For example, swollen feet, tired aching legs and a feeling of heaviness in the legs are among everyday symptoms that pregnant women may experience. These symptoms are especially frequent when:
Women who are pregnant are at a high risk for the development of a Deep Vein Thrombosis, known as DVT (blood clot). One reason is due to the increased blood volume at full term. Additionally, pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase blood clotting. The expanding uterus puts pressure on blood vessels, restricting blood flow from the legs and pelvis back to the heart. Slower blood flow increases the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis. The risk continues during the post-partum period until the woman’s hormonal levels return to their pre-pregnancy state.
While compression stockings can be great for long stationary periods, they can also help runners in periods of high activity. Running, like other types of exercise, produces a lot of lactic acid. The build up of lactic acid can lead to painful muscle cramps.
Wearing compression stockings improves blood flow in the legs, which prevents lactic acid from building up. Wearing the wrong kind of socks can cause an uneven circulation in the legs, leading to muscle soreness.
Also, aiding circulation also helps oxygen move throughout the body. By making sure that oxygen gets to all of your muscles, compression stockings can help prevent injury.
This effect can also be helpful for other types of exercise. For example, athletes who practice cross fit will appreciate the way these socks support the muscles while performing intense kicks and stretches. If you play a sport that requires a lot of arm movement as well, you might want to consider wearing both compression stockings and compression sleeves.
Also, compression stockings are moisture wicking, which makes them more comfortable to wear when sweating. The close-fitting material also won’t chafe like other fabrics will.
AID IN POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY
A common phrase heard among athletes is “No pain, no gain.” Certainly, the hard work associated with building strength can cause discomfort and soreness. Even so, it’s important to take care of the body between workouts to avoid pushing yourself too far and causing injury.
Wearing recovery compression socks can help rejuvenate your muscles and get your body ready for your next workout. Your recovery time will be decreased and compression socks can get you back to exercise or work faster. So, in addition to wearing compression stockings during your work, wear them on your “break day” as well. This will help repair muscle tissue, and will minimize muscle soreness.
REDUCE SWELLING
No matter how careful you are as an athlete, it’s impossible to avoid injury entirely. Luckily, compression socks can help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with common sports injuries.
For instance, evidence shows that compression socks can reduce swelling. So, if you experience pain or swelling after your workouts, compression stockings can provide relief. This is an especially good feature for athletes who have sedentary jobs, as long periods of sitting can actually make swelling worse.
Shockwave therapy accelerates the healing process in the body by stimulating the metabolism and enhancing blood circulation to regenerate damaged tissue. Strong energy pulses are applied to the affected area. These pulses occur for short periods of time, creating micro-cavitation bubbles that expand and burst. The force created by these bubbles penetrates tissue and stimulates cells in the body that are responsible for bone and connective tissue healing. In many instances, shockwave therapy is most effective in cases where the human body has not been able to heal itself on its own.
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that involves creating a series of low energy acoustic wave pulsations that are directly applied to an injury through a person’s skin via a medium like ultrasound gel. The concept and technology originally evolved from the discovery that focused sound waves were capable of breaking down kidney and gallstones. Generated shockwaves have proven successful in a number of scientific studies for the treatment of chronic conditions. Shockwave therapy is its own treatment for a lingering injury, or pain resulting from illness. You don’t need painkillers with it - the purpose of the therapy is to trigger the body’s own natural healing response. Many people report that their pain is reduced and mobility improved after the first treatment.
How does Shocshockwave therapy work?
Shockwave therapy is a modality that is becoming more common in healthcare. Using a much lower energy than in medical applications, shockwave therapy, or extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, primarily those involving connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons.
Shockwave therapy offers healthcare practitioners another tool for stubborn, chronic tendinopathy/tendonitis. There are some tendon conditions that just don't seem to respond to traditional forms of treatment, and having the option of shockwave therapy treatment allows practitioners another tool that can be used. Shockwave therapy is most suited for people who have chronic (ie greater than six weeks) tendinopathies (commonly referred to as tendinitis) which haven't responded to other treatments; these include: tennis elbow, achilles, rotator cuff, plantar fasciitis, jumpers knee, calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. These could be as a result of sport, overuse, or repetitive strain.
You will be assessed by our team on your first visit to confirm that you are an appropriate candidate for shockwave therapy. They will ensure you are educated about your condition and what you can do in conjunction with the treatment - activity modification, specific exercises, assessing any other contributing issues.
Some of the benefits of shockwave therapy treatment:
Plantar fasciitis is the abnormal inflammation of the plantar fascia tissue on the under side of the foot. The insertion point to the calcaneus is the main focus of this. The main causes of mechanical plantar fasciitis are related to poor control of the foot during weight bearing.
Prolonged over pronation can result in irritation to the plantar fascia. People suffering with over pronation issues generally speaking have a much more mobile foot type, which also tends to have a lower medial longitudinal arch. However, that is not to say that the pes cavus or high arched foot type will not pronate.
Shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis and heel pain is applied following a set protocol. The clinician will carry out a thorough case history taking which isolates the area that is painful and begins to understand the clinical history behind the condition.
It is important to make sure that the condition being treated is actually a plantar fasciitis and heel pain and is therefore treatable with shockwave therapy.
During the examination period a tender point where the pain is maximal will be located, upon which a water-based medium will be applied.
This aids the transmission of the impulses into the desired area. The probe will then be placed over the desired area and then treatment for your plantar fasciitis and heel pain will begin. At first the clinician will ensure the discomfort is kept to a minimum. After a while as the impulses increase little pain is felt.
Although, more often than not there is some pain felt over the area of application. After treatment, you should feel very little pain and this may last for a few days. After then an aching sensation can occur.
After subsequent treatments, there will be a definite improvement in symptoms leading to a reduction in the original pain felt.
Lateral Epicondylitis, or tennis elbow as it is more commonly known, was first described as a disease affecting tennis players, mainly those hitting repetitive backhands, by Morris in 1882.
The disease was originally thought of as a disease of inflammation of the muscles attaching to the lateral epicondyle, the outer part of the lower humerus. More recently there have been in-depth histological studies, which show a different pathological process at play. The condition is now described by most as a failed reparative process.
Histologically there is a distinct lack of inflammatory cells; instead the muscle tissue and tendon are invaded with immature fibroblasts. A lesser-known fact is the poor vascularity and vulnerable arterial supply in the area, which along with altered autonomic control of vasconstrictor and vasodilator affect the over all vascularity in the region.
The mechanical forces at play in the region, both eccentric and concentric forces, lead to microscopic tears in the common extensor tendon. Coupled with compensatory mechanics due to altered shoulder and wrist mechanics and the poor healing response in the tendon lead to risk factors for developing and maintaining tennis elbow pathology.
Tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) often presents with pain, which may or not have some localised swelling over the region. The pain may be localised or radiate down into the forearm, with symptoms such as reduced grip strength or pain when performing gripping and twisting movements. Full range of flexion and resisted movements which use the extensor muscle group often result in pain.
Shockwave therapy for Tennis elbow is applied following a set protocol. The clinician will carry out a thorough case history taking which isolates the area that is painful and begins to understand the clinical history of the condition. It is important to make sure that the condition being treated is actually a Tennis elbow related condition and is therefore treatable with shockwave therapy.
During the examination period, a tender point where the pain is maximal will be located, upon which a water-based medium will be applied. This aids the transmission of the impulses into the desired area.
The probe will then be placed over the desired area and then treatment for your Tennis elbow will begin. At first, the clinician will ensure the discomfort is kept to a minimum. After a while, as the impulses increase little pain is felt. Although, more often than not there is some pain felt over the area of application. After treatment, you should feel very little pain and this may last for a few days.
After then an aching sensation can occur. After subsequent treatments, there will be a definite improvement in symptoms leading to a reduction in the original pain felt.
When you’re recovering from an injury or managing a condition, you want to take it slow. Getting back to your regular activities is the number one goal, but you need the right support to gradually regain your strength and function. Otherwise, you could end up with a re-injury.
For new or old injuries, you can get extra support with bracing. Here’s everything you need to know about using a brace to help with rehabilitation.
Bracing is a therapy option that uses external braces on various limbs to provide additional support for unstable joints or ligaments. Braces are often made of soft, durable fabric, but can also include metal, plastic and Velcro straps. They can be custom-made or come patient-ready. Your physiotherapist can make sure you choose the right brace and get it customized for your needs.
Braces are often used when you’ve sustained an injury, before or after surgery, or have deterioration in your joints or ligaments due to repeated use, age or a chronic condition.
Following an accurate diagnosis of your injury or condition, your doctor, physiotherapist or other healthcare professional may suggest a brace to help with rehabilitation. Braces provide stability when ligaments, muscles and/or bones are still healing. This lets you (slowly) resume certain activities, gradually building up your strength and function while protecting you from re-injury.
A brace is often used in combination with other types of therapy, such as physiotherapy, massage and more. The healthcare professional you’re working with will not only select and fit you for the right brace, but they’ll also provide instructions on when and how long you should wear the brace so you can get all the benefits.
Bracing is a treatment that can increase joint stability, improve alignment and reduce excessive movements (such as bending, twist or side-to-side and front-to-back actions) that can aggravate the injury, cause pain and prevent proper healing. Braces help off-load pressure, absorbing some of the force encountered from a return to activity. They allow you to get back to your active lifestyle quickly and safely, whether that means your favourite sport or simple day-to-day activities like walking.Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.
Common braces prescribed by healthcare professionals during treatment include:
Bracing is a safe and effective treatment method for a wide range of injuries and conditions, including:
