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The ability to use your feet safely, with ease and comfort, is extremely important in daily life both at home and at work. The human foot is a biological work of art, containing 26 bones (the two feet contain a quarter of all the bones in the body), 33 joints and a network of more than 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments, as well as, blood vessels and nerves. Foot problems are among today's most common health complaints.
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As your children grow, you concern yourself with developmental milestones, dental check-ups and teeth cleaning, eye exams, and immunizations. You teach your children how to wash themselves in the bath, brush their teeth, and comb their hair, but what do you teach your children about the care of their
feet
__ those small, still-developing feet which will carry the entire weight of the body through a lifetime?
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Impression castings are plaster molds or impressions. Specifically in podiatry, plaster castings are taken of the feet to establish the true angular relationship of the forefoot to the rearfoot. The impression castings are used to create individualized orthotics which support the feet and thereby correct an irregular or abnormal walking pattern.
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Orthotics are soft or firm shoe inserts that are intended to correct an abnormal or irregular walking pattern by providing support to the foot to control or reduce abnormal motion or abnormal foot position. Orthotics slightly alter the angles at which the foot strikes a walking or running surface.
Use of orthotics for foot problems is highly successful and
practical.
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| Socks
(stockings or hose) are much more than a fashion statement! Socks serve several important functions: Socks absorb moisture from the feet and wick it away from the skin. Socks cushion and provide insulation for the feet. Socks reduce friction between the feet and shoes. Your choice of socks
(stockings or hose) can greatly influence your foot health!
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For centuries footwear has been designed to
protect, support, provide comfort, durability, and fashion to the
feet of mankind. In today's world shoes are available in an almost endless variety of styles and materials, complicating the task of shopping for shoes.
When shopping for shoes, finding well-fitting, well-made shoes
should be the priority.
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