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By Marek Zajac, FootXperts CEO
Our feet have evolved over millions of years, but we’ve changed our environment dramatically over the past 100 years. Everything we walk on is hard and flat. We don’t move as much as we should, and obesity is surging. But our feet are the foundation of our body, and our body works as a chain of muscles and bones, which means that our foot shape has an immediate effect on our entire posture. Structural differences of the right and left foot (which can only be discovered with a 3D Foot scan) cause an immediate imbalance in the hips. Hip and lower back pain are typical symptoms. Furthermore, the foot shape directly affects our leg axis. The knee and hips turn, which causes permanent damages to joints (grinding, wear and tear).
Unfortunately, the most damages are discovered much too late and unlike bones that can heal after they were broken, our joints cannot and painful and expensive treatments or even replacements can become necessary.
Besides the structural connections through our body there is a constant never-ending loop of informational exchange between the so-called receptors in our feet and our brain. This system is called proprioception. Based on the impulses our feet provide, our brain controls the muscular tension, allowing us to stand, walk, run, jump, maintain balance, and we have a postural awareness. That information can become weaker over time when we get older (balance issues) or certain conditions can disturb this system, such as neuropathy, Parkinson’s, and different types of physical and cognitive disabilities.
Custom foot orthotics can help if they are designed with special modules and state of the art 3D software technology. Unfortunately, “Foot Stores” do not offer these solutions. You can only receive true Expert Foot Orthotics from a professional with appropriate equipment and training.
Our toes play the most critical role in maintaining balance, to support our posture and propulsion during gait cycles, and YET most of all Foot Orthotics are FLAT in this important toe area.
Often underestimated, custom foot orthotics, designed individually, from a specialist with additional knowledge in proprioception can help with structural issues and postural awareness. They can prevent future injuries, support your entire posture, help not only with foot- but also with knee, hip and back pain as well as with balance problems and muscular issues in lower extremities.
It is important people understand that common “Foot Stores” are providing mass produced plastic insoles that are mirrored, which means they are equal on left and on the right site. They CANNOT address individual medical conditions. If there’s no waiting time, then you get an out of the box insole which is not capable of treating the root cause of your issues. And keep in mind, these over the counter products and are not sold by specialists with a medical background.
The Difference is Clear
Marek Zajac, FootXperts CEO
“I moved from Frankfurt Germany to Fort Myers two years ago and started my company Footxperts. My vision is it to provide the best possible solutions for patients and health professionals. We’re already successfully working with podiatrists, orthopedic clinics and physical therapists in the area”.
Who we are and how we work
At FootXperts, we have over 20 years of experience in the field of biomechanics and orthopedics. Our clients (from top athletes to people of all ages and kids) all suffer from different painful symptoms or will develop them over time because of misaligned feet and legs.
We help them through a special type of Custom Made Foot Orthotics that goes beyond the typical arch supports. Besides structural support, we use state of the art 3D software and the proven concept and knowledge of proprioception (change in muscular tension and more postural awareness).
We design our products 100% individually and produce them in Germany. Over the next few months, we are setting up a new production site in Fort Myers, which will reduce the turnaround time.
Our solutions help with
• Foot Pain – Knee Pain – Hip Pain – Back Pain (related to foot shape and leg axis)
• Balance and Perception Issues (Neuropathy, Parkinson’s, Kids with special needs)
• Muscle- and Joint Problems (muscular over tension, muscular dystrophy)
• Posture and Stability (Poor posture, bad gait)
YOU’RE EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONDITIONS ? VISIT US!
FOR ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INTERESTED IN A COOPERATION: DON’T HESITATE TO CONTACT US!
Don’t rely on mass produced inserts and get expert medical help that is 100% customized to your specific needs.
FootXPerts
1407 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904
(INSIDE THE RUN SHOPPE)
phone: +1 (239) 888-0510
email: info@footxperts.com
web: www.footxperts.com
