better health through your feet
WE MAKE FEET HAPPY.
better health through your feet
Foot Solutions is the leading health
Custom Arch Supports
and wellness franchise focusing on foot
At Foot Solutions we sell orthotics and
care, comfort shoes and custom arch
custom arch supports that improve the
supports. With over 230 stores worldwide
alignment of ankles, knees and hips.
we are dedicated to providing the best possible solution for each of our individual
SHOES
customers needs. Our trained consultants
We carry a beautiful range of comfort
understand feet and all of the problems
footwear including some of the worlds
they may encounter. They can determine
most famous comfort brands.
where the pressure points are in your feet,
We have shoes with extra depth
carry out a gait analysis and recommend
and width covering all categories
footwear & arch supports that can
from comfort, sport, dress,
help to improve posture and reduce or in some cases eliminate foot pain and associated symptoms such as knee and lower back pain.
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preventative, work, and casual to specific health and wellness shoes that can improve posture, support and even fitness levels.
“At Foot Solutions we understand feet and all the problems they may encounter.”
4 Who Can We Help? 6 Taking Care Of Your Feet 7 Body, Balance & Posture 8 Prevention Is Better Than Cure 10 Custom Inserts 12 Taking Care Of The Diabetic Foot 14 Extra Support For The Athletic Foot 15 Golf & Foot Solutions
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WHO CAN WE HELP? Customers concerned with preventative maintenance such as
Foot Solutions can minimise discomfort in areas such as:
professionals on their feet all day long. Athletes whose performance will benefit from improved balance and properly fitted shoes. The 40+ age group who have arches that tend to fall with age.
• Hammer Toes • Flat Feet • High Arched Feet • Narrow / Wide Feet • Foot Rotation • Diabetic Foot Problems
Pregnant women who have
• Geriatric Foot Problems
extra pressure that stresses the feet.
• Congenital Deformities
Adults and children that over pronate or supinate when walking.
• Foot Trauma • Fallen Arches • Heel Pain
People who suffer diabetes and arthritis
• Hip Pain
and need special care for their feet.
• Lower Back Pain • Postural Instability • Arthritis • Prolonged Standing
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“Most foot problems are caused by poorly fitted shoes.�
What you wear on your feet is the
A supportive shoe, combined with
most important part of foot care. Many
the proper insert, will put your foot in
problems such as aches in your feet,
its natural position for walking and
ankles, knees, lower back and even your
standing. By putting your foot in balance,
shoulders stem from improper care of
the alignment of other joints will be
your feet. These pains are often caused
improved. Properly aligned joints means
by the style and fit of your shoes.
less pain. Foot Solutions is the leader in properly fitted shoes and inserts.
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR FEET Taking care of your feet is taking care of you. Our staff are trained in foot pathology, biomechanics and the correct fitting of shoes. They have an in depth knowledge of proper shoe selection for customers who suffer from foot problems. When you slip your custom-made insert into one of our extra-depth shoes, you’ll be amazed by the difference. Not only are our shoes designed to be therapeutic, they’re also fashionable.
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Foot Solutions can greatly improve, and in some cases, eliminate musculoskeletal conditions by regulating posture and correcting walking structure.
“We can reduce stress on the joints and spine and promote proper posture and gait.� BODY, BALANCE & POSTURE Many musculoskeletal problems occur from poor posture and faulty gait patterns (improper walking). Every day we receive constant shocks to the joints and spine from walking and standing on hard, flat and unyielding surfaces. This creates foot, ankle and leg problems and a stooped, passive posture. Through properly fitted inserts and shoes from Foot Solutions we can reduce stress on the joints and spine and promote proper posture and gait. The spine will relax and the body reaches a healthy state
Before
After
of ease and balance.
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PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE At Foot Solutions we deal with lots of customers who have problems with their feet. The one common wish that they all have is that they had taken better care of their feet when they had the chance. You don’t have to have a problem with your feet to benefit from a visit to a Foot Solutions store. We can advise you on the importance of posture, balance and proper foot care. We can assist you in determining the best and most comfortable footwear solution tailored to your needs.
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All our stores are dedicated to premium care of the feet. In addition to being foot-health experts, we carry only pre-approved, supportive footwear for all occasions. A high majority of our footwear inventory can accommodate any custom insert.
“We use state-of-the-art technology to assess your unique needs and provide a customised solution for you”
DID YOU KNOW ?
• The average person walks the equivalent of 3.5 times around the world during their lifetime. • 90% of all people wear improperly fitted shoes. Ouch! • The human foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments. • That’s an awful lot of places for pain to occur. • Most foot problems are caused or aggravated by poorly fitting shoes.
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CUSTOM INSERTS What is a custom accommodative insert? Custom inserts are specially made
How long will it take to make my custom insert?
supportive devices that fit into your shoe and support your feet. When properly fitted in your shoes, the insert acts as an interface between the foot, the shoe and the ground. There are various methods of making inserts and results can vary depending on the methods and materials used. It is important that the correct design and support is chosen for your particular foot shape, problem and use.
Do custom inserts require special shoes? No. Custom inserts are designed to fit into most shoes, especially shoes with removable insoles. A good quality supportive shoe that fits well is a plus to every custom insert fitting. Shoes with removable insoles are usually the best for holding the full length orthotic. You may want ž length pair for dress shoes.
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A Foot Solutions consultant will scan or take a cast of your foot. The scanner transfers a digital file by modem for immediate fabrication and return. The foot casting method takes a little longer because the impression is mailed off for fabrication. Either way, your custom inserts will be ready in approximately 2 - 3 weeks and you’ll be feeling better in no time.
“What you wear on your feet is the most important part of foot care.� Custom inserts provide four important benefits: 1. With a custom insert supporting
3. With professional recommendation,
your foot and ankle while standing and
custom inserts can provide a change
walking, you improve your balance,
in foot function, helping you to better
alignment performance and comfort
compensate for abnormalities and
any time you are on your feet.
prevent certain foot conditions from getting worse.
2. Balancing the foot with a custom insert allows more equal weight
4. Custom inserts provide superior
distribution and relieves undesirable
shock absorption in addition to
stresses associated with foot pain and
controlling the heel at the strike, walking
discomfort across the sole of the foot.
or running. The combination makes it a joy to walk, run and participate in all of your favourite activities.
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TAKING CARE OF THE DIABETIC FOOT One of the most difficult and common
Foot Solutions is the leader in
effects of diabetes is foot problems.
ensuring that you are properly fitted
What you wear on your feet can greatly
with diabetic shoes and inserts.
improve the health of your feet which in turn can help improve your overall health. Many problems such as aches in your feet, ankles, knees, lower back and even your shoulders stem from improper care of your feet and improperly fitted shoes. If you have diabetes, decreased sensitivity in your feet make you less aware of the source of these pains. A supportive shoe, combined with the proper diabetic insert, will allow your feet to bear your weight properly.
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“Taking care of your feet is taking care of the whole you.” Guidelines FOR THE DIABETIC FOOT: DO:
DON’T:
Have your shoes fitted by a foot care
Walk barefoot.
specialist and make sure they feel comfortable at the time of purchase. See your physician regularly and have your feet examined during each visit. Inspect your feet daily for wounds and always check between your toes.
Soak your feet in hot water. Wear mended socks or socks with seams. Use oil or cream between your toes. Wear thong sandals. Use chemical agents to remove corns or calluses. Cut corns or calluses yourself; see a physician or podiatrist. Cross your legs. This can cause pressure on the nerves and blood vessels. Smoke.
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EXTRA SUPPORT FOR THE ATHLETIC FOOT In athletics there is a greater importance on
Let Foot Solutions improve your
balance, support performance and endurance
distance, lower your handicap and
for your feet. You can improve your game by
help keep you healthier by staying
combining the right shoe insert, socks, and
active and enjoying life.
properly fitted shoes for every sport from golf to skiing to running. What you wear on your feet is the most important part of foot care. Many problems such as aches in your feet, ankles, knees, lower back and even your shoulders stem from improper treatment of your feet. These pains are often caused by simply the style and fit of your shoes. A supportive shoe combined with the proper insert, will put your foot in its natural position for walking, standing and training. By putting your feet in balance, the alignment of other joints will be improved. Foot Solutions is the leader in properly fitted shoes and inserts.
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“Better Swing = Lower Scores� GOLF & FOOT SOLUTIONS In golfing, the primary requirement is
At Foot Solutions, every customer
to stabilize the lower body during the
receives an extensive assessment of his/
back swing and the down swing.
her individual needs. We will scan your
During the back swing, the power side
feet using our state-of-the-art technology,
of the body needs to store energy in the legs and hips for the release. During the down swing, this energy must be released in a strong but controlled rotation.
then our lab will produce a pair of custom golf shoe inserts that will hold your strong side straighter during the back swing and encourage your weak side to roll laterally at the mid foot.
This is best achieved by not allowing
Let our trained footwear consultants
the power side of the body to sway
custom fit your inserts today and help
during the back swing and having the
you get balance back into your game!
weak side hold position vertically while rolling over the lateral edge of that foot.
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4 Red Lion Street Richmond Surrey TW9 1RW Telephone: 020 8940 1814 www.footsolutions.com/richmond-surrey richmond-surrey@footsolutions.com
AssociationS & Memberships •American Diabetic Association •Alliance Of Pedorthic Educators •Pedorthic Footwear Association Of America •American Board For Certification In Custom Arch Supports And Prosthetics