While metatarsalgia is not considered a serious condition, it can be painful and prevent you from conducting your day-to-day activities. If you’ve been diagnosed with metatarsalgia by your [...]
Are you experiencing knee pain and wondering if bracing will help? The knee is a complicated part of the human body as it is the intersection of many bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Knee [...]
The Applied Biomechanics Orthotics and Bracing Clinic is a bright and spacious 2500 square foot facility comprised of clinical and lab areas. Each of our devices is fabricated on-site using [...]
If you have ever found yourself asking, “Should I be wearing compression socks?”, then this blog will help you decide. What Do Compression Socks Do? Compression socks are designed to apply [...]
Ankle braces (AFOs – Ankle Foot Orthoses) are supports that are used to provide stability, decrease pain, and increase mobility for our patients. At Applied Biomechanics, we recommend ankle [...]
When children of any age are referred to a Certified Orthotist for new leg braces, whether they are Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO’s), Supra Malleolar Orthoses (SMO’s), Knee Orthoses (KO’s) or Knee [...]
Paediatric flatfoot is a topic that has sparked much debate over the years, revolving around the decision of when to treat. In this article we will look at the approach taken at Applied [...]
If you’ve got a pair of orthotics and you are finding that they are making your feet sore, achy, or cramped, then you may be wondering: why are my orthotics hurting my feet?
Foot pain is something most people will experience over the course of their life. Whether it’s stubbing a toe, getting a cramp, or stepping on something sharp, you will probably have to endure [...]