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Are Orthotics a crutch? The truth revealed.

Many people are concerned that using orthotics becomes a crutch for your body. The answer for that question is yes and no. First of all the No. Orthotics assist feet into a more correct position which allows the feet to function well, allowing the muscles to function, strengthen and develop naturally and easily. It feels like nothing [...]

2018-07-24T14:35:04+10:00July 24th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Are Orthotics a crutch? The truth revealed.

How to change your body posture with orthotics

You wouldn’t tolerate a rocking coffee table in a restaurant for more than 5 minutes without placing a folded napkin under the offending table leg – so why would you let your feet act the same way without taking action? If specifically engineered orthotics are used from an early age and all through your life, [...]

2018-07-24T14:36:01+10:00July 24th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to change your body posture with orthotics

Balance foot perfectly – find ‘The Sweet Spot’

Our bodies are like buildings. Some are very tall they almost sway in the breeze. Others are shorter and broader perhaps more stable with a lower centre of gravity like those kids on skis who fly past you on the mountain. Are you a well-balanced Eiffel Tower or a leaning Tower of Pisa? The body [...]

2019-03-14T08:56:56+10:00July 24th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Balance foot perfectly – find ‘The Sweet Spot’

How holistic podiatry supports overall health

The cause of your pain is not located at the location of your pain. Holistic Podiatry puts the podiatry attention of the feet into the context of a BIGGER picture of your whole body and overall health. So, although you may come in complaining of an ingrowing toenail and thick callous, the reason you have [...]

2018-07-24T14:35:28+10:00July 24th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How holistic podiatry supports overall health
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