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The pressure on the heel when walking can be up to 1.5 times one's body weight and up to 3.5 times when running. As you walk or run, your entire weight lands on your feet, up to 15,000 times a day. - [Why do people have problems with their feet?](https://soledecisions.com/why-do-people-have-problems-with-their-feet-2/) - The foot is always in motion and under enormous pressure from the body's weight. The pressure on the heel when walking can be up to 1.5 times one's body weight and up to 3.5 times when running. As you walk or run, your entire weight lands on your feet, up to 15,000 times a day. - [Top 10 Questions To Consider When Purchasing Foot Orthotics](https://soledecisions.com/top-10-questions-to-consider-when-purchasing-foot-orthotics/) - At present the government does not regulate the making of orthotic devices meaning that any individual can sell orthoses. 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Imagine being able to move around easily without any pain. Enjoy your hobbies and - [Customized Orthotic Shoes for Foot Pain Relief](https://soledecisions.com/customized-orthotic-shoes-for-foot-pain-relief/) - How To Experience Foot Pain Relief and a Proper Fit With Orthotic Shoes You Don’t Even Need to Leave Your Home! Home Service for Your Convenience Dear Friend, Are you tired of your feet hurting all the time and stopping you from doing things you love? Imagine being able to move around easily without any - [Custom Shoe Modifications for Foot Pain Relief](https://soledecisions.com/custom-shoe-modifications-for-foot-pain-relief/) - How To Experience Foot Pain Relief With Custom Shoe Modifications You Don’t Even Need to Leave Your Home! Home Service for Your Convenience Dear Friend, Are you tired of your feet hurting all the time and stopping you from doing things you love? Imagine being able to move around easily without any pain. Enjoy your - [Contact Information](https://soledecisions.com/contact-us/) - By Appointment Only (Calling from London Area?) 519.488.5309 (Calling from Outside London?) 888.971.6345 fax #: 519-488-5321 Retail Store and Lab. Address: 303 Davis Street, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 1B8 Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday 9:00am – 9:00pm Email Address: info@soledecisions.com At Flex Physiotherapy in Stratford Available on Monday’s usually. By Appointment Only. Contact Form Your - [Top 10 Questions To Consider When Purchasing Foot Orthotics](https://soledecisions.com/top-10-questions-to-consider-when-purchasing-foot-orthotics/) - At present the government does not regulate the making of orthotic devices meaning that any individual can sell orthoses. Therefore, it is important that you choose an appropriate facility for your needs. 1) What is the professional training of the dispenser/provider of the orthotics? The most common professions that dispense foot orthoses are Chiropodists, Master - [About Us](https://soledecisions.com/about-us/) - Mission Statement To provide quality service to those in need of biomechanical support through foot appliances such as foot orthoses, footwear and their modifications as well as splint/bracing upon the feet. “We put ourselves in your shoes” is the saying that means we work with individual’s circumstances to provide them with the best service in - [21 Foot Facts You should know](https://soledecisions.com/foot-facts/) - The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles. 1/4 of all the bones in the human body are down in your feet. When these bones are out of alignment, so is the rest of the body. Women have about four times as many foot problems as men. High heels are partly - [Role of My Pedorthist](https://soledecisions.com/role-of-my-pedorthist/) - PEDORTHICS - (PE-DOOR-THICKS) Definition PEDORTHICS (n): the design, manufacture, modification and fit of footwear and orthoses to help deal with pain, discomfort and disabilities in the legs and feet. Pedorthists and their Designations A pedorthist is an individual who is trained in the manufacturing, fitting and modification of foot appliances and footwear to assist in: - [Our Services](https://soledecisions.com/our-services/) - Why do people have problems with their feet? The foot is always in motion and under enormous pressure from the body's weight. The pressure on the heel when walking can be up to 1.5 times one's body weight and up to 3.5 times when running. As you walk or run, your entire weight lands on - [Conditions & Foot](https://soledecisions.com/conditions-foot/) - Conditions & Foot Disorders Treated Common Occupations, Activities and Causes of Foot Disorders Occupations: Cashiers Waiters and Waitresses Retail Clerks Letter Carriers Flight Attendants Hair Stylists Plant Workers Medical Professionals Construction Workers Activities: Poor Fitting Shoes Athletics Jogging or Running Hiking Distance Walking Dancing Causes of Foot Disorders: Congenital Factors Obesity Pregnancy Diabetes Arthritis Plantar - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://soledecisions.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Home](https://soledecisions.com/home/) - Enjoy the comfort of your every activities LEARN HOW Comfort begins from the ground up. How well you take care of your feet can determine how you enjoy everyday activities such as walking, running, or just standing. 85% of all adults complain of foot pain, stiff muscles, sore knees, shin splints, aching backs, and leg - [Sample Page](https://soledecisions.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Accordions - [Conditions Treated](https://soledecisions.com/accordions/conditions-treated/) - [FAQs](https://soledecisions.com/accordions/faqs/) ## Services - [Custom Foot Orthotics](https://soledecisions.com/services/custom-foot-orthotics/) - Our Philosophy on Orthotic Therapy The use of a custom arch support is a non-invasive way to reduce or eliminate pain in areas such as feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back by improving structural alignment and/or restricting or enhancing motion. However, they do not take the place of any strengthening or stretching exercises recommended - [Bracing](https://soledecisions.com/services/bracing/) - The Adjustable Plantar Fasciitis Night Splint features adjustable straps that control dorsiflexion and limit the nocturnal movement and contractures (tightening) of both the Achilles Tendon and the Plantar Fascia. Use of the removable foam wedge facilitates additional stretching of the fascia as needed. It is latex free and manufactured from orthopaedic polyethylene, which can be - [Footwear Modifications](https://soledecisions.com/services/footwear-modifications/) - These can be a simple as lacing techniques to the more complicated shoe lifts. These are needed when the present shoe or a suitable over-the-counter shoe doesn't come with all the required characteristics needed and a custom-made shoe from scratch isn't affordable. Tongue pads, excavations, stretching, flares, buttresses, rocker soles, elevations, lacing to Velcro conversions - [Orthopaedic Footwear](https://soledecisions.com/services/orthopaedic-footwear/) - Shoe Style - Your pedorthist has carefully designed your orthotics for your most important footwear so it may not fit into all of your footwear. For example, an orthotic designed for running shoes will not fit into dress shoes. If you require support in your dress shoes, our staff would be happy to discuss other - [Off-The-Shelf Orthotics](https://soledecisions.com/services/off-the-shelf-orthotics/) - Over-the-counter or off-the-shelf orthoses are suitable when the foot problems don't warrant custom-made devices or cost is of a concern. Currently I'm carrying 3 types in stock retailing between $30-70 price range. Two are full-length kinds in adult sizing in varying thickness and can be modified at extra cost. The ½-length ones are in adult ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://soledecisions.com/category/uncategorized/) - [Blog](https://soledecisions.com/category/blog/)