September 2003 - Fall
Feature Newsletter
PUTTING THE BEST FOOT FORWARD
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Tip
of the Season - Hiking
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 Avoid
BACK and NECK pain!
Check your pack straps to make sure you are carrying
the weight evenly. Add a waist strap to decrease
the weight carried by your shoulders. |
WALKING! While it's great for our cardiovascular health,
we often neglect one of the most important parts of
the body…OUR FEET!
 On
average, we take between 8,000 and 10,000 steps everyday,
though recently it's closer to 15 - 20,000 a day! The
foot is always under enormous pressure from the body's
weight, so it's no wonder that at the end of the day
our feet hurt. At some point, 75% of the population
will suffer from foot related problems resulting in
pain or discomfort of not only the feet, but ankles,
knees, hips or back.
The key to healthy feet is good biomechanics and for
some of us this means going beyond a good pair of shoes
by adding custom
orthotics. Today, new computer technology can capture
the motion and pressures of each foot throughout the
gait cycle. This data is then evaluated to produce graphic
images, pressure assessments and full gait analysis
of each foot. Orthotics provide superior control and
correction for the foot helping to improve the way your
feet strike the ground.
If you are experiencing foot pain or related knee and
back discomfort after walking or running, come see us
for a comprehensive assessment of your feet and gait
cycle. Orthotics may be what you need to put your best
foot forward this spring.
DESK ETIQUETTE - "3 Tips to Get You Through
Your Day Pain Free!!! "
 Feeling
neck and back pain, shoulder tightness or arm discomfort?
These are common occurrences among desk dwellers…
try the tips below to avoid unnecessary discomfort while
at work.
- Find a good chair and properly adjust it to fit
your body.
- Add a lumbar roll for extra support.
- Bring the equipment to YOU! Don't reach for it!
- Make sure your "mouse" arm is not reaching
up or forward. Remember the "90 degree"
rule for your elbow.
- Get up and stretch every hour.
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