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How do carbon graphite insoles affect gait?

Part 1 – Legs and levers

A common question that we hear from customers is whether a carbon graphite shoe insole can be used as a single shoe solution or should they purchase as a pair to balance gait.  Does a single carbon graphite insert effect gait in ...

What is a Morton's Extension?

Thomas George Morton (1835-1903) was a clinical professor and surgeon at The Pennsylvania Hospital.  He was an active surgeon during The Civil War and founding director of several hospitals in the Philadelphia area.  As a pioneer of surgical techniques, he is accredite...

Metatarsalgia | Can you or can’t you cant?

Metatarsalgia describes pain in the metatarsal bone.  Metatarsalgia can be caused by a number of contributing factors and can affect any of the 5 metatarsal bones of the foot.  Metatarsalgia is most commonly caused by eccentric loading of the forefoot resu...

What is Toe Spring?

Toe spring is the term used to describe a shoe or foot insert that enables rolling off the forefoot. Let me create the visual – think clog, men’s wingtip shoes or MBT Shoes. Each of these are examples of what is also called a forefoot rocker (aka toe spring.)

Toe Spring – is th...

Understanding the anatomy of the foot and ankle

Many of our customers who follow this blog and subscribe to our newsletter are in the medical profession.  We hear from home health nurses, wound care professionals, students, and physicians.  One of our best resources for these health care profession...