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Prevent Pain and Injury with Custom Orthotics

Total Health Systems
July 17, 2024
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Custom orthotics correct gait imbalances, protecting your ankles, knees, hips, and spine from strain. Discover how they prevent injuries and offer long-term benefits.

Prevent Future Pain and Injury with Custom Orthotics

Your feet absorb the impact of every step you take. Over time, even small imbalances in your gait can lead to strain that travels up the kinetic chain, affecting your ankles, knees, hips, and spine. Custom orthotics work to correct these imbalances early, protecting your body from progressive wear and future injury.

How Custom Orthotics Prevent Injuries

Custom orthotics are designed based on your foot structure, posture, and movement patterns. By providing proper alignment and arch support, they help:

  • Stabilize joints and reduce overpronation or supination, two common causes of foot and ankle injuries.
  • Absorb shock and redistribute pressure, preventing repetitive stress injuries like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendonitis.
  • Improve balance and body mechanics, reducing the risk of knee, hip, and lower back pain caused by poor alignment.
  • Support recovery from previous injuries, preventing them from returning or worsening.

Long-Term Benefits

When used consistently, custom orthotics can slow or stop the progression of structural issues, such as fallen arches or joint degeneration. They also help maintain proper muscle engagement during movement, which improves strength, posture, and endurance.

At Total Health Systems, our providers assess how your entire body moves—not just your feet. We use that insight to design custom orthotics that enhance stability, reduce strain, and keep you moving comfortably for years to come.

Protect your foundation. Whether you’re active, recovering from pain, or simply looking to move better, investing in custom orthotics today can help prevent future injuries and keep you healthy long-term.

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