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What Are The Common Causes Of Heel Pain?
The foot and ankle are composed of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons. The heel bone is the largest in your foot. You may experience heel pain if

Top 9 Custom Orthotics Providers In Contra Costa County – 2020
We know that looking for the top custom orthotics solution in Contra Costa County can be a daunting and time-consuming task, so we put together this comprehensive list of excellent

Top 7 Best Orthotics Providers in Alameda County 2024
We know that looking for the best custom orthotics provider in Alameda County can be challenging, so we gathered a comprehensive list of excellent pedorthists for you to choose from.

Top 7 Best Orthotics Providers In San Francisco Bay Area 2024
We know that looking for the best custom orthotics provider in the San Francisco Bay Area can be extremely challenging, so we gathered a comprehensive list of the best of

The Secret To Comfortable Shoes
When buying shoes by far the most important element to consider first, is the shape of the shoe. Does that shape of that shoe match the shape of your foot?

The Solution To Foot Pain
Between each leg of the tripod is an arch, giving you three arches in total. The most common known arch is the medial arch on the inside of your foot.

End Plantar Fasciitis Pain!!
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the common foot issues which has been difficult to alleviate until NOW. After many years of working with clients with Plantar Fasciitis, we have found

Why Do We Get Heel Spurs?
A heel spur is a calcium deposit that forms on the underside of the heel bone. This growth can affect other parts of the foot. Typically, heel spurs are tiny,

What The Heck Is Plantar Fasciitis And What Can I Do About It?!?
Plantar fasciitis is caused when the ligament that connects the heel with the toes becomes irritated and inflamed. When this ligament undergoes strain small tears can occur, leading to irritation

Why Do My Knees Hurt? What Can You Do About The Pain
The knee joint is one that bears a great deal of weight and pressure of both everyday tasks and hard physical activities. The habitual patterns of incorrect walking techniques are

Russell Pate
Russell Pate has been in the custom orthotics industry for over 28 years. He is a Certified Pedorthist and is trained in anatomy, physiology, and foot biomechanics.
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