As a practicing podiatrist and researcher with more than 30 years of history, I am passionate about understanding the link between foot mechanics and overall health. I still remember that my biomechanics professor said that the way the patient walks not only affects the overall health of the foot, but also affects the overall health of the body. ' At that time I did not fully understand what the prophet's statement was.
How the function of the foot is called biomechanics is the main determinant of the overall health of the patient. From an engineering perspective, this is easy to understand. Unstable foundations can cause problems throughout the building. Likewise, unstable feet [eg, abnormally internalized feet] can cause problems throughout the body.
Over the years, I have tried to stabilize foot mechanics by using a supported foot insole. These insoles typically include an arch support with a forefoot posting [wedge]. They are very effective in controlling foot, knee and waist pain, but at very high prices. Over the years, I have clearly seen that I am wasting it through the support feet. As long as my patients wear their pads, their body pain will decrease. However, when the insole is not worn, their pain will soon recover. It seems that I made my patients addicted to their orthoses!
The link between foot and musculoskeletal health should not be underestimated. However, we have recently discovered another important connection between the foot and the body: posture. Our research shows that a weak and unstable foot can cause posture distortion [poor posture]. These posture distortions occur on young children. It is also clear that posture distortion is a sign of the development of chronic body pain. Children with poor posture are adults with chronic body aches.
In my quest to reverse and correct these posture distortions, I continue to use the support insole. Long-term results are less than ideal: these foot insoles do improve posture. However, when the insole is not worn, the posture gain will quickly disappear. Worryingly, in many cases, the posture appears to be worse than the pre-treatment photo. This indicates a disturbing connection between the support foot and the weakened posture.
Obviously, different treatments are needed!
Proprioception foot insole
Ten years ago, I started using an unsupported foot insole with an acupressure therapy. These insoles, known as proprioceptive insoles, exert a tactile stimulus on the soles of the feet. In theory, this tactile stimulus transmits signals to the cerebellum [the center of the brain's balance]. Based on this signal, the cerebellum begins to affect the posture correction of the entire body. The column moves from the forward, inward position to the more straight position. Posture photos visualize the direct and far-reaching effects of the insole on the body.
Published studies confirm the link between improved posture and reduced/eliminated chronic musculoskeletal problems. While both the proprioceptive and supportive foot insoles have improved posture, unlike the support type device, the proprioceptive insole does not weaken the foot. In fact, many of our patients find that they are less and less able to use their proprioceptive insoles and still maintain their health [this process is called fascinating].
For a more detailed discussion of my research on proprioceptive stimuli and its application in clinical medicine, please visit my website: http:www.rothbartsite.com
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