OH, my feet! Is this what you tend to say at the end of the day? Do your feet tire easily or constantly ache? When your feet hurt it is often hard to live a normal lifestyle; the simple day-to-day tasks become increasingly painful and leisure activities become not so enjoyable. Possible causes of aches and pains in your feet could be from chronic heel, knee, hip, or back pain, bunions, plantar fasciitis, and tendonitis.

If you are suffering from tired aching feet, HealthWorks can help. Customized orthotics can reduce or relieve many different types of foot pain as well as ankle, knee, hip, and back pain by addressing mechanical deficits from “the ground up”. During normal walking the foot undergoes a natural motion known as pronation. If this motion is excessive, abnormal stresses can occur and overuse or repetitive trauma injuries are the result.

Orthotics are custom made, mechanical devices that support and reposition the bones of the feet. This repositioning enables increased efficiency, and thereby reduces stress on your feet so that each step you take is “pain free”. Unlike over-the-counter shoe inserts, custom-made orthotics are fabricated using your own specific foot dimensions. This customized approach allows the orthotic to meet the unique needs your foot demands.

HealthWorks offers two types of orthotics: heat moldable and permanent. Heat moldable orthotics are also referred to as “temporary” orthotics that last 3-12 months. This custom device gives the patient a chance for instant relief because they are fabricated in-house here at HealthWorks. Heat moldable orthotics are applicable to all foot types and serve as an introduction to permanent orthotics. The permanent orthotics are fabricated from technologically advanced materials and will serve the patient for many years. Permanent orthotics are also applicable to all foot types and disorders. Permanent orthotics are custom fit at HealthWorks and fabricated by the Foot Management Corporation in eastern Maryland. The relationship between HealthWorks and Foot Management Corp. has been going on for over 20 years with patient satisfaction the number one priority. The clinical expertise at HealthWorks combined with the use of computer-generated measurements, allows the patient to receive their orthotics in less than two weeks.
If you or someone you know is suffering from aching feet, do not hesitate to seek treatment. Come visit the therapists at HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness. We can get you back on your way to a normal lifestyle! Remember, when you body hurts, go to HealthWorks! Call (304) 599-2515 for more information or visit us on the web at www.healthworksrf.com.