Many types and styles of braces can be purchased without a prescription for several different reasons. We have the knowledge and experience to help you get going! From the elite athlete to the weekend gardener, we can help you get back to doing what you love. We carry only the highest quality braces that undergo strict Orthopaedic testing and laboratory standards.
What is it? An orthotic is a device that goes in your shoe to control abnormal foot and leg motion without limiting normal motion. Unlike a one size fits all foot-bed or an insole that you would find “off the shelf”, a custom orthotic is molded specifically to your foot using careful measurements to capture your foot’s unique shape.
The Right Support: A good custom orthotic actually changes the position of your foot in a very specific way to assure that your foot will function in its neutral position. It must carefully conform to the unique contours of your foot and be sufficiently supportive to maintain those contours under the weight of your feet.
Get an Evaluation First: To determine if you need orthotics, it is best to see us for an evaluation. We will explain to you why you will benefit from a custom orthotic and give you strength and flexibility exercises to make sure the orthotic gives you the greatest possible benefit. If you don’t need a custom orthotics solution, we have other ways of addressing your problems through exercise, education, and proper shoes. Book an appointment today with one of our qualified therapists.
Understand Your Treatment Plan: Understand where your issues are and when you’ve made improvements with a streamlined system that uses simple language and an easy-to-follow treatment plan.
Reduce Your Risk of Injury: Identify the movement patterns that put you at risk for injury, and work through customized treatments to address and correct them.
Optimize Your Performance: Improve your quality of movement at the basic level, ensuring that your training efforts are as effective as possible.
Track Your Progress: Document and rank movement patterns, which are key for normal body function. Know your starting level and easily see how you’re progressing with your custom treatment plan.
Increase Speed and Efficiency: Learn simple tweaks to your running posture and gait that will perfect your technique, making every step faster and more efficient.
Treat Current Conditions: Got an old injury that’s hanging on or a new one that’s rising up? Get recovery tips that will let you continue your training without the pain and risk.
Prevent Future Injuries: Fend off injuries before they begin by correcting muscle imbalances and body mechanics. Find out which injuries you’re most susceptible to and learn to run in the opposite direction. Enjoy the Thrill of Running Don’t let injuries, risks and inefficiencies hold you back from enjoying the journey. Fresh air, the adrenaline rush, and pain-free speed—find the pure joy of running again!
Breathing well is fundamental to good health, well being and optimal performance. Yet, you may not think much about how you breathe.
Poor breathing, or Dysfunctional Breathing, can affect many aspects of your life: stress levels, mood, pain, athletic performance, and cognitive function. One in ten people may experience short term or long term Dysfunctional Breathing, and for those with respiratory conditions such as asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), it is more common.
Do you experience any of the following symptoms?
What can physiotherapy do to help?
After a thorough initial assessment by a specially trained physical therapist, we will identify any connections between poor breathing and your symptoms.
We will help you retrain your breathing patterns at rest which often helps manage anxiety, enhance recovery and promote sleep. Pattern retraining is also practiced with movement and activity to optimize function for daily activities, work and sports. If needed, exercises may be prescribed to reduce carbon dioxide sensitivity or increase strength of the diaphragm and other inspiration muscles using specialized home equipment.
Where appropriate, traditional physiotherapy techniques may be included since poor posture, stiff joints and muscles or other weakness may be contributing factors.
Many types and styles of braces can be purchased without a prescription for several different reasons. We have the knowledge and experience to help you get going! From the elite athlete to the weekend gardener, we can help you get back to doing what you love. We carry only the highest quality braces that undergo strict Orthopaedic testing and laboratory standards.
