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What are the best orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis[/pain-relief/foot-conditions/heel-pain-plantar-fascitis/] is an injury caused by overuse (it’s especially common in runners). The injury presents as heel pain and sometime pain under the arch of...

Formthotics Medical Cycle Single Firm

An exclusive performance model for the competitive cyclist using firm density Formax™ foam for firm support Shaped specifically to fit into a cycle shoe Less time...

Do orthotics help with chronic ankle instability?

ankle instability What is chronic ankle instability? Chronic ankle instability is when the ankle often “gives”, causing the foot to roll outward. Typically, this instability occurs when...

How to choose a sports orthotic

FS Run Dual Red Blue 3 zoom Shoe orthotics are inserts that you slip into your shoe in order to correct or prevent a medical problem....

Scotland to Sahara – going the distance with Formthotics™

In 2011 Dr Andrew Murray ran 34 miles a day, for 78 consecutive days (that’s over 100 marathons!) to make it from John o’ Groats (Scotland)...

How can I clean Formthotics orthotics?

Many of our patients have questions about cleaning orthotics. This is more often asked when orthotics are used for very active sports such as hiking[/activity/walking-and-hiking/], cycling[/activity/cycling/],...

What are treatments for flat feet?

Flat feet, or fallen arches, are a fairly common foot condition, affecting an estimated 20-30% of the general population. Just like the name suggests, flat feet...

Orthotics for children – are they a good Idea?

The use of orthotics for children[/brand/youth/] is a highly controversial subject that is rarely agreed upon by medical practitioners. The general consensus in New Zealand is...

Formthotics work with Chinese Olympic athletes

I was asked by Doctor Lillian Chen, (who practices in Los Angeles California and worked as the chief therapist at the Beijing Olympics), to bring a...