After years of racing through life at such a fast pace, have we taken a step back to consider what’s supporting us.. that being our feet? In this age of healthy lifestyles, gym routines and long-term longevity planning, why not take an interest in bio-mechanical health?

The science of bio-mechanics identifies the lower-limbs as a neuro-mechanical system comprised of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and joints working together to efficiently initiate and maintain our walking cycles. Most of us aren’t blessed with perfectly structured feet to support our body types, so at times we need extra support and stability to help relieve pressure and re-distribute weight. We can achieve this by using a combination of orthopedic devices such as custom made foot orthotics, modified orthopedic footwear or when necessary, custom made orthopedic footwear. Bio-mechanical alignment of the foot and ankle directly affects alignment in the knees, hips, and lower back. You may not be experiencing discomfort or pain at the moment, but as the years pass and joints become less resilient, you may start to feel symptoms of mal-aligned bone structures, incorrect joint movement and even cartilage break-down.

ORTHO-TECH has a long history of treating chronic foot conditions and foot pain with a combination of orthotic therapy and preventive orthopedic treatment. Our philosophy is to identify and target foot conditions before the onset of pain and discomfort, to prevent conditions from deteriorating beyond repair, creating larger structural abnormalities. If you suspect yourself or a loved one may suffer from any condition described in our Common Problems section, visit us for a free consultation, we may be able to ease your pain and quite possibly improve the quality of your life.

At Ortho-Tech we offer foot assessment & bio-mechanical examination for you and your loved ones. We give you the knowledge to understand your own condition, thereby treating it the best way you see fit. What you may not know is practically all of our orthopedic treatment is covered by your extended health benefits, at very little or no cost to you. In order to utilize your insurance coverage, most plans require a referral from your family doctor that must include a valid diagnosis and a prescription (Rx) for orthopedic devices. Once our evaluation is complete, we can provide a recommendation for your family physician to review so he/she can provide a valid referral or Rx that your insurance company will accept. In addition, if the need should arise, a Chiropodist, Podiatrist or Orthopedic Surgeon may be called upon for evaluation and further treatment.

Bio-mechanical health is for the whole family, if structural conditions are identified at a young age, we may be able to take a more corrective approach while the body is still flexible. Later in life, our bodies aren’t able to adapt as well and we must take an accommodative and preventive approach. Whatever your condition may be, we are confident we can help you in your pursuit of comfort.

Give us a call today, your feet will thank you! (416) 441-9122