Keegan Chiropractic Sports & Wellness Clinic
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Ashburn, VA 20147
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Lower Body Problems? Look To the Foot
Patients often come to my office with complaints of foot pain, leg pain, knee pain, and low back pain. Part of our evaluation includes an examination of the biomechanics and structure of the foot. “The foot? But you are a chiropractor, what does the foot have to do with the spine?”
Well, the foot is the contact point with the ground, so its performance will greatly affect the stability and maintain the integrity of the body's kinematics (performance through movement).
Evaluation of the structure and dynamics of the foot during running, walking and standing can shed light on many problems. Flat feet, pronation, supination, toeing in or out excessively, loss of flexibility all have effects on the body that rests and moves above the feet.
Problems such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, runners knee, Ilio-tibial (IT) band syndrome, and sacroiliac joint problems all can be caused or exacerbated by problems with the mechanics of the foot, so a thorough exam of the foot is essential in treating the athlete or active person.
GaitScan is a state-of-the-art computerized analysis of the biomechanics of the foot. The system can check both the static and dynamic performance of your feet through the use of 4096 sensors taking readings at 300 cycles per second to give a thorough picture of what is happening when you move. From the data a custom orthotic can be designed to correct and support your foot to maximize your performance and relieve your pain.
One unique aspect about this system is besides providing top of the line orthotic inserts, the manufacturer also has a working relationship with an expanding list of shoe companies including Florsheim, Geronimo, Hi-Tec, and Brooks to produce athletic, work, dress and recreational shoes custom manufactured with the specifications from your scan to fully integrate the orthotic correction into the shoe.
Thorough evaluation, proper correction, quality materials, and a comfortable fit make this system the best around and patients will find this greatly beneficial towards improving their athletic performance and quality of life.
