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The Normal Foot

The foot is a wonderful creation with many complex motions. The main job is to provide support to your entire body while walking or standing. The average foot has about 26 bones, over 100 ligaments, many tendons and muscles and approximately 32 joints. In addition the foot is divided into compartments by a sinewy material called fascia. This set up is good to help the foot be flexible and move in different planes at the same time, in other words, to accommodate motion throughout the gait cycle. The foot withstands many pounds of pressure over your lifetime. That is precisely why we need to care for our feet by providing them with proper shoe wear and support. This will help them last a lifetime. You do not need to have a specific foot problem to enjoy the benefits of a custom built shoe or orthotic. If you want to provide the best comfort and support for your feet with regular shoes or sandals then consider custom orthotics. We walk thousands of miles on our feet in a lifetime with overuse and abuse often a close companion.