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 In our recent blogs, we discussed the importance of proper foot support and how custom fit orthotics can help.  Luckily, you don’t have to sacrifice fashion for comfort and health by switching to orthopedic shoes; orthotics offer a wider variety of styles to meet the tastes and fashion of many different people.  Find out more about foot support and orthotics by checking out these links:

 This article answers frequently asked questions about orthotics, discussing how orthotics work and the type of foot problems they can help.

• Find out why you may need custom fit orthotics from this article about the benefits of using orthotic insoles. You can view diagrams of what happens to your feet without proper support. 
• Check out this article on the importance of feet and toes in total body balance and how that discovery could help in robotic and prosthetic development.
• Learn more about the importance of the feet in body balance from this article discussing some of the balance disorders caused by problems in the feet. 
• Read this article on the importance of proper foot support to see how various problems can stem from poor foot support. 

Find out more about orthotics and foot support by calling Seliga Shoes of the Greater Saint Louis area at (888) 471-8360.

The Basics of Foot Balance and Why Having Balanced Feet Matters

Good balance and posture starts with your feet.  A problem in your feet can cause other problems in the rest of your body, such as leg, hip or back pain.  Simply switching to custom fit orthotic shoes or inserts can offer better posture and balance and provide relief from pain throughout the body.  Orthopedics and exercises to improve foot balance are a winning combination whether you suffer from serious pain and balance or not.

• Get orthotics.  The foot is not designed to naturally distribute weight when standing or walking on hard surfaces.  For this reason, a good custom fit orthopedic shoe or insert is needed to offer balanced foot support.  Investing in a pair of orthotics is one of the easiest things to do to improve foot and entire body balance.
• Stand evenly.  Whenever you’re standing, walking, or running, think about how you’re distributing your weight.  Are you putting more weight on one foot than the other?  Are you leaning forward or backward, putting more stress on your heels or toes?  Simply taking a moment to focus on the way your weight is resting on your feet can help improve balance and reduce foot and entire body pain caused by spending long periods of time on your feet.
• Exercise your feet.  You don’t have to go to the gym to get a good foot workout; there are simple things you can do throughout the day to test and improve your foot strength and balance.  Trying standing on one foot.  You should be able to hold a balanced stance on one foot for at least a minute.  Lean forward as far as comfortably possible without holding anything.  Just be careful not to strain yourself.  

Learn more about the importance of foot balance and how orthotics can help from the experts here at Seliga Shoes of the Greater Saint Louis area.  We are dedicated to offering men’s and women’s comfort orthotic footwear.  Visit our website or call us at (888) 471-8360 to find out more about orthotic shoes. 

Pedothic Orthotics on WoWTV

Good foot support is important for comfort, posture, balance, and health.  Many people are discovering that standard off-the-shelf shoes and inserts are not cutting it for foot comfort and support.  Whether you’ve suffered from a serious foot support issue or simply can’t stand to be in your uncomfortable shoes anymore, orthotics offer comfort and relief. 

In this video, learn what pedothics is and why good custom-made orthotic shoes are so important.  The speaker demonstrates how a mold of a patient’s foot is taken to design a custom-made orthotic shoe or insert.

Find out more about the benefits of wearing custom orthotic shoes at Seliga Shoes of the Greater Saint Louis area.  We are dedicated to offering men’s and women’s comfort orthotic footwear.  Visit our website or call us at (888) 471-8360 to find out more about orthotic shoes. 

Welcome Relief for Your Feet: The Benefits of Orthotics

No matter what age or what health condition, everyone finds relief in taking off their shoes after a day’s work.  But shouldn’t shoes be offering more comfort to our hard working feet throughout the day?  Many people are discovering the benefits of wearing orthotics for foot support.  Orthotics can be custom fit to meet the specific needs of your feet. With orthotics, you might not be so anxious to take them off after getting home. 

•         Orthotics are custom fit for your feet.  When you order custom fit orthotics, a mold is taken of your foot and the orthotic shoe or insert is designed to fit perfectly to that mold.  The problem with standard footwear and ready-to-wear inserts is that they’re not designed for your feet.  Everyone’s feet are different and so everyone’s shoes need to be different.

•         Orthotics can help high arches.  If you suffer from what is called cavus foot, or high arches, then orthotics can offer relief.  By giving you greater contact support for the entire sole of your foot, your arches can be supported so that they’re not straining down every time you stand or take a step. 

•         Orthotics can help flat feet.  Flat feet are another common foot problem caused by poor arch support.  Over time, the arch of your foot can collapse without support, causing pain and poor balance.  With the arch support of custom fit orthotics, you can maintain or reestablish healthy arches in your feet.

•         Orthotics offer better balance and comfort.  Even if you don’t suffer from any serious condition or pain in your feet, you can still benefit from orthotics with added comfort and balance. When your foot is properly supported, you are more stable and have better posture. You’ll also never have to break-in your pair of custom fit orthotics.

Learn more about the benefits of orthotics at Seliga Shoes of the Greater Saint Louis area.  We offer men’s and women’s comfort orthotic footwear.  Visit our website or call us at (888) 471-8360 to find out more about orthotic shoes. 

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Seliga proves prevention is the first step to foot health and wellness. The medical perspective at Seligas is doctor recommended for eliminating foot pain.

Listen to this segment and learn how custom footwear can make your life more comfortable.