More - Orthotics explanation

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Hi Peggie, yes my orthotics support my arches, but also under ball of

foot, toes and heels. I am going to take a picture of them, then will

let our group know and if you want to see then I can email a pic

individually in .jpeg. format.

Gretchen

Peggie S. Weston wrote:

>

> Hi. are we talking arch support here? That is what I am hearing.

>

> Soft Molded Orthotics explanation

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> > Hi Bud,

> >

> > My orthotics are made from some sort of polyurethane material and

> > rubber, they are built up individually to feet my different feet. They

> > are all one piece, they can be pulled out of one pair of shoes and put

> > in another. They also do not crack, and if they get wet, they dry with

> > no problems. They go UNDERNEATH my feet, nothing goes on my leg. They

> > are for the feet only. My orthotist, Stefan at Swiss Balance made them

> > for me after my Dr. wrote a 'prescription'. Stefan also did molds of my

> > feet and measured my legs from hip to feet. I go in 1 time a year to get

> > them recovered - if they need it. One time cost was about $300 for the

> > pair.

> >

> > Cross-trainers are shoes used in many different sports. They are

> > sturdier than running shoes and supportive not only frontally, but

> > laterally. Reebok, Adidas, and New Balance all have these.

> > Cross-trainers also have a 'straight last' - that is if you look

> > underneath the shoe, from the top of the toe area to the heel is a

> > straight line (well, it isn't actually there, but if you got out a

> > ruler, the drew a line, it would be straight) A straight-last shoe is

> > more supportive.

> >

> > I hope this helps explain my orthotics a bit.

> >

> > Gretchen

> >

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