Teachers
& Foot Pain
Are you a teacher suffering from tired and aching feet?
Many teachers suffer from foot and leg pain as teaching
is a demanding profession on your feet.
Most teachers suffer and if you are like most of them,
the first thing that you want to do when you get home
is kick off those shoes and sit down. Your feet may
feel tired or you may suffer from various forms of foot
pain.
Dr Foot recommends orthotics for teachers to take pressure
off vital areas to relieve foot and leg pain. View further
information about orthotics below or click here
to view products.
What exactly
is an 'orthotic'?
An 'orthotic' is a device designed to
restore your natural foot function. Many 'biomechanical'
(walking) complaints such as heel pain, knee pain
and lower back pain are caused by poor foot function.
Orthotics re-align the foot and ankle bones to their
neutral position, thereby restoring natural foot function.
In turn this helps alleviate problems in other parts
of the body.
In addition, orthotics give a more even
weight distribution, taking pressure of sore spots
(e.g. the ball of the foot, corns in between toes,
bunions etc) and they provide some shock absorption.
Who needs orthotics?
Any person with a foot problem will benefit from wearing
orthotics. It is estimated that over 50% of the population
suffer from rolling inwards of the foot and fallen arches
('excess pronation'), which is the major contributing
factor to foot problems. As we get older this problem
often worsens. An estimated 75% of the over 40's suffer
from excess pronation!
People most likely to suffer pronation-related conditions
are:
People who are on their feet all day such as Factory
workers, nurses, teachers, people in retail and in the
building industry are required to stand on
their feet for 8 hours or more per day! Hard unforgiving
surfaces like concrete and asphalt take their toll after
pro-longed standing - even in young and healthy people!
Complaints most heard are tired, aching feet and legs
as well as low back pain.
Women who are required to wear dress shoes with heels
(e.g. in retail or hospitality) often suffer from pain
under the ball of the foot (Metatarsalgia) and/or aching
legs.
High-heel wearers: everybody knows high heels are not
good for your feet, but most women will keep wearing
them. Common symptoms occurring from wearing high heels
are pain in the back of the legs (and long term: shortening
of the calf muscles!), Ball of Foot Pain, pain under
the arch and the heel. Ortthotics are specifically designed
to reduce discomfort associated by high heeled shoes
and sandals.
Can you wear the orthotics
during all daily activities?
- People who stand or walk all day will benefit from
orthotics.
- If you suffer from pain during any form of sporting
exercise then orthotics can reduce the pain associated
with your condition.
- For overweight individuals, orthotics will help
to counteract the extra stress being placed on the
feet.
What specific conditions
may be helped?
Below is a list of all the conditions that orthotics
can help.
Achilles Tendonitis, Corns, Metatarsalgia, Sesamoiditis,
Ankle Sprains, Flat Feet, Neuroma, Tendonitis, Arch
Pain,
Heel Pain, Pronation, Top of the foot pain, Bunions,
Knee Pain, Shin Pain, Toe Pain
Imbalance in your feet can alter the bony structure
of your feet and lower legs, foot orthotics may eliminate
posture problems and foot and leg pain.
Do I need a doctor's
prescription to order custom orthotics?
No. Orthotics are available in foot care stores and
via internet sites. Custom orthotics are orthotics that
are especially molded to your feet. These need to be
made by a podiatrist and will be very expensive.
Why do I need orthotics?
Imbalances of the bones of the feet can result in
abnormal foot motion (over pronation). This can impair
foot function which can result in abnormal rotation
of the legs and sometimes affects the knees, hips or
back. If we combine these tremendous forces with the
need for precise balance, we can see how small structural
changes in the foot can make significant differences.
Orthotics help to improve those structural changes.
If I use orthotics, will
I become dependent on them?
No. Orthotics simply allow the muscles, tendons and
bones of the feet and lower legs to function at their
highest potential.
How long will my Foot
Orthotic Last?
Usually between 12 to 18 months.
Does it take time to
get used to orthotics?
Your feet need time to adjust to the correct biomechanical
(walking) position. Orthotics should be gradually used
to begin with. During the first 48 hours of use, use
the orthotics for approximately 3-4 hours. After this
period of time it is recommended you use the orthotics
for 6-8 hours. In the second week of use the orthotics
can be utilized all day.
Recommended
Product
Dr
Foot's Pro Insoles
Dr Foot Pro work wonders on
problem-prone teachers feet. They are biomechanically
engineered to help relieve over pronation. The contoured
shape supports your feet in two directions, both lengthwise
and across the arch, for maximum relief of pain and
fatigue.
They help reduce stress at key weight
points, keep each foot properly aligned and cradle and
stabilize your heels. A strategically placed heel insert
made of Poron foam absorbs the pounding foot shock of
each step.
Dr Foot Pro 3/4 length insoles provide
the support you need to insure immediate relief from
over pronation.
Unisex
Provides support and comfort during
every stage of walking and running.
Click
here for price and further details
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