Orthotics & Footwear

leg cramping and aches at night can be caused by several things like low magnesium, arterial disease, venous insufficiency and gout

Why do my legs ache at night?

Nighttime is a common time to experience leg pain. As the body winds down, blood flow changes and muscles recover from the day’s physical activity. For some, this leads to nothing more than muscle fatigue or minor cramps, while for...

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Find out if you are at risk of getting a fungal nail infection

Am I at risk of getting a fungal nail infection?

Fungal nail infections affect up to 23% of people. Looking at the high percentage of affected people you are probably asking yourself, “Am I at risk of getting a fungal nail infection?” What is nail fungus? Fungal nails are caused...

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Orthotics are used to realign joints, offload pressure spots and reduce pain in your feet, legs, knees, hips and back.

What are orthotics used for?

You have probably heard of foot orthoses (orthotics), but do you know what are orthotics used for? New patients and patients struggling with foot pains often ask this question. What are they? Orthotics are devices specially designed by your podiatrist...

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podiatrist answers can orthotics improve my running

Can orthotics improve my running?

Perhaps you have heard of orthotics but you are unsure exactly what they are or what they do. You may be looking at various ways to improve your running generally. This may lead you to ask the question: can orthotics...

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the richie brace is a preferred option for supporting the ankle during gait

Why choose the Richie brace?

Richie braces are a type of ankle foot orthoses (AFO). Why choose the Richie brace? Well while there are a number of different styles of AFO, the Richie brace is one of the most popular options both among podiatrists and...

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