La Costa Chiropractic & Wellness
Orthotics
Orthotics Can Help More Than You Think
By the age of 20, nearly 80% of us has some kind of foot problem, and by age forty almost all of us do.
Pain Relief Could Be Only Two Feet Away
Even if your feet don’t hurt, they may be a major factor contributing to your health problems. Spinal-pelvic misalignment is the culprit. Pain in various parts of your body may be traced directly to your feet! You may not be as fortunate as you think. A foot problem may be the cause of discomfort or pain in your leg/hip, back, arm/shoulder or even your neck!
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- Do you stand or walk on hard surfaces for more than 4 hours daily?
- Do you participate regularly in any physical sport (basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, etc.)?
- Are you age 40 or over?
- Have you had a prior knee injury, back injury, or neck injury?
- Do your shoes wear unevenly?
- Do you have joint pain while standing, walking, or running?
- Is one of your legs shorter than the other?
- Do you have knock knees or bow legs?
- Do you have obvious foot problems (bunions, corns, flat feet, etc.)?
- Do your feet “toe out” when you’re walking
From the time you learn to walk, your feet assume three crucial functions: they support your body whenever you stand, walk, or run; they assist you in achieving movement from one place to another; and they help protect your bones and soft tissues from damaging shock stress as you move. Being overweight, having minor structural defects in the feet, or injuries — all of these factors can contribute to additional foot and body stress. So even though one-quarter of all the bones in your body are ina your feet, having to perform these three strenuous tasks day after day can (and often does) lead to some type of foot and/or body problem. It's not too surprising to learn, therefore, that by the age of twenty, nearly 80% of us have some kind of foot problem, and by age forty almost everyone does.
What are some of the most typical foot problems?
Pronation is considered the most common foot problem. In pronation, some of the bones of the foot drop to a less stable position because the foot arches are too weak to keep them in proper alignment. The arches themselves may be unnaturally stretched ("flat feet"), and stress on the entire foot increases. Another common problem — one that is often found along with pronation — is plantar fascitis, a stress irritation to the sheath of elastic tissues running nearly the entire length of the foot. If not treated, either condition can lead to progressive development of foot malfunction and discomfort. Feet can become "tired and achy" or experience a burning pain, and walking can begin to feel "clumsy" as you try to move your foot in a way that avoids further pain.
How do I know if I have pronated feet?
Pronated feet often "flare outward" during standing or movement; your Achilles tendons and kneecaps may be rotated inward from the midline of your legs; and shoes may have heel wear on the outside and look "run over".
Since my feet don't hurt, I don't have any real problem with them — right?
Wrong. Even if your feet don't hurt, the fact that your foundation has been weakened can have a potentially serious impact to the rest of your body. If you are currently having knee, hip, low back or neck pain, the reason may be because your feet aren't supporting joints, bones, or soft tissues above the ankle properly, and this lack of support has contributed to stress/pain in some other part of your body.
What can my healthcare professional do about my foot problems?
Depending upon your specific condition, La Costa Chiropractic can provide you with a conservative (i.e., non-surgical) treatment program that can help both your feet and your entire posture feel and function better. But before such a program begins, we will want to perform a complete examination, which might include checking for tenderness in the foot, analyzing your posture, taking x-rays, watching how you walk, and looking over your shoes for signs of improper wear. Based upon the findings, the doctor will be able to fit you in an Orthotic custom fit for you.
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The Elite™ Collection
Most Innovative Stabilizers
The top-of-the-line Elite™ collection contains all of the qualities of the Extreme Stabilizer plus the Dynamic Response System™ (DRS) for maximum stability, comfort, and protection. The DRS enhances the StanceGuard™ portion of the patented Extreme Gait Cycle System® (GCSX). This feature works like a suspension system, dampening and responding to variable loads during:
- Standing, running, jumping, or walking
- Going uphill or downhill
- Traveling over bumpy or uneven surfaces.
You get a “4-wheel drive” responsiveness, dampening variable loads so you can go over all terrains with confidence. For all-terrain adaptability, the Elites are the premium choice.
Elite™ XL 
Luxurious Comfort, Ultimate Support, 2-Year Guarantee
- Lambson Leather™ top offers natural comfort and durability
- 2-Year Freedom Guarantee
- Dynamic Response System™
Elite™ XC
The Ultimate in Comfort
- Top and bottom layers of TechCel™ for cushioning comfort
- Dynamic Response System™
Elite™ XS
The Smart Stabilizer … Cool in Summer, Warm in Winter
- Includes Dryz™ and IntelliTemp°™ for regulating foot moisture and temperature
- Dynamic Response System™
Elite™ XT
Leather Top for Added Durability
- Leather upper layer for extra durability
- Dynamic Response System™
- Moisture resistant to repel wetness
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The Extreme™ Collection
Extreme Total Body Support
The Extreme™ Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers are the high-performance choice for maximum heel-strike shock absorption and toe-off propulsion. They feature the patented Extreme Gait Cycle System® (GCSX), which expands the three special technologies of the original Gait Cycle System®:
- 75% more shock-absorbing Zorbacel® at heel strike
- StanceGuard™ for full weight bearing support during midstance
- 50% more propulsive Propacel™ at toe-off
Extreme Stabilizers integrate the comfort, support, and performance features of the Extreme Gait Cycle System with other innovative technologies for a perfect fit for your lifestyle.
Extreme™ XL
Luxury, Comfort, Exceptional Durability, Guaranteed 2 Years
- Lambson Leather™ top offers natural comfort and durability
- 2-Year Freedom Guarantee
Extreme™ XC
Techcel™ Top for Extreme Comfort
- TechCel™ top layer for extra comfort
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The Ultra® Collection
Original Gait Cycle System® Stabilizers
The patented Gait Cycle System®, built into our entire family of Ultra Stabilizers, offers complete support from the heels to the toes to help protect the feet comfortably at work or at play.
Ultra Stabilizers are the perfect balance of custom-made support and just the right amount of high-tech shock-absorbing materials, yet they are slim enough to fit into most shoe styles.
Each Ultra Stabilizer contains:
- Shock-absorbing Zorbacel® at heel strike
- StanceGuard™ for full weightbearing support during midstance
- Propulsive Propacel™ at toe-off
UltraLuxury®
Total Gait Cycle Support, 2-Year Freedom Warranty
- Lambson Leather™ top for extra durability
- 2-Year Freedom Guarantee
UltraStep®
Most Popular Stabilizer
- Top layer of TechCel™ for step-by-step comfort
UltraDry®
Moisture Protection for the Feet, Support for the Body
- DryMaxx™ wicks and removes moisture all day long.
UltraTough®
Leather Top for Added Durability
- Leather upper layer for extra durability
- Moisture resistant to repel wetness
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The Original Stabilizers
Great Stabilizers — Great Value
Even after half a century, SPS® is still one of our most popular Stabilizers. The SPS is the building block for all of Foot Levelers’ Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers. The custom-made, flexible design supports all three arches of the foot and allows normal foot movement through the gait cycle.
Corrective, flexible, and resilient to avoid disuse atrophy, SPS is indicated for the management of musculoskeletal problems and reduction or elimination of postural deficits brought about by improper foot balance.
FirmFlex Plus®
Absorbs shock & reduces fatigue
- Zorbacel® provides protection against heel-strike shock
- StanceGuard™ for full weightbearing support in midstance
- TechCel™ top layer or leather top layer in the FirmFlex Plus Classic™
SPS®
The original spinal pelvic stabilizer
- Top-quality leather top layer
- For oxfords, athletic, or dress shoes
Power Soles Plus®
Moisture resistant, shock absorbent
- Zorbacel® heel pads for shock absorption
- Moisture resistant to repel wetness
Lady Levelers™
An essential for women’s fashion shoes
- Comfortable leather upper
- Dot fastener system to hold Lady Levelers in place
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The 5th Avenue™ Collection
Did you know that women’s feet are different from men’s? Women’s feet tend to be narrower in relation to length and need different kinds of support for the heels and balls of the foot.
The 5th Avenue™ Collection of Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers are designed for a woman’s body, according to her needs, and then custom-made for her feet and the shoes she chooses to wear. The soft midstance area allows 5th Avenue Stabilizers to easily mold to extra contours inside women’s shoes.
5th Avenue Stabilizers come in neutral colors to better blend with a woman’s shoes.
5th Avenue™ Luxury 7/8 Length and 5th Avenue™ Lady Luxury— feature a luxuriously soft Lambson Leather™ top, which is covered by a manufacturer popular 2 Year Freedom Guarantee.
Every woman deserves the comfort, style, and support of walking in a 5th Avenue.
A comfortable TechCel™ top that pampers her feet
5th Avenue™ Luxury 7/8 Dress
Luxury 7/8 Dress Stylish Design & Guaranteed 2-Year Effectiveness
- 2-Year Freedom Guarantee
- Lambson Leather™ top for extra durability
- Thin leather bottom layer for improved fit in narrower shoe styles
- Dot fastener system to hold Stabilizers in place
5th Avenue™ Lady Luxury 3/4 Length
Slim Design, Comfortable Protection & Support
- 2-Year Freedom Guarantee
- Designed for women’s pumps with heels between 1 & 2 inches
- Lambson Leather™ top for extra durability
- Thin design for improved fit in narrower shoe styles
- Dot fastener system to hold Stabilizers in place
5th Avenue™
For Her On-The-Go Comfort, Fashion & Support
- TechCel™ top and bottom layers for unequalled comfort
- Available in Warm Gray
5th Avenue™ Illusion
The Invisible Stabilifzer
- TechCel™ top and bottom layers for unequalled comfort
- Extremely thin, low-profile heel structure to conceal Stabilizer within open-back shoes
- Available in Warm Gray
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The WorkWear™ Collection
The WorkWear™ Collection
Many individuals spend a lot of time at work and it’s often the place they need the most protection for their postural stability. Specifically designed for people — from restaurant staff to nurses to industrial workers — who will benefit from the custom-made support of WorkWear Stabilizers.
Each WorkWear Stabilizer features:
- Zorbacel® heel pads for shock absorption
- Propacel™ forefoot pads for propulsion and comfort in the ball of the foot
- Dynamic Response System™ for added adaptability and stability
SafetySole™ to resist wetness, cushion the feet, and help provide thermal and static barriers
INDUSTRY FACTS
- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that work-related illnesses and musculoskeletal injuries surpass 5.9 million incidents.
- Ninety-eight percent resulted in decreased productivity, medical treatment and/or rehabilitation, or restriction of work duty.
- Employers spend $60 billion a year in worker’s compensation costs — $20 billion is spent annually due to Repetitive Stress Injuries and $40 billion a year is spent on disability costs.
WorkWear™ for Industry
Stabilizers for Industrial Wear
- Durable leather top to withstand intense activity
- Zorbacel® heel pads for shock absorption
- Propacel™ forefoot pads for propulsion and comfort in the ball of the foot
- Dynamic Response System™
- SafetySole™ to resist wetness, cushion the feet, and help provide thermal and static barriers
WorkWear™ for Healthcare
Stabilizers for Healthcare Professionals
- Cushioning TechCel™ top layer for advanced comfort
- Zorbacel® heel pads for shock absorption
- Propacel™ forefoot pads for propulsion and comfort in the ball of the foot
- Dynamic Response System™
- SafetySole™ to resist wetness, cushion the feet, and help provide thermal and static barriers
WorkWear™ for Hospitality
Stabilizers for Service Providers
- Top layer includes Dryz™ and IntelliTemp°™ for climate control and to keep feet dry
- Zorbacel® heel pads for shock absorption
- Propacel™ forefoot pads for propulsion and comfort in the ball of the foot
- Dynamic Response System™
- SafetySole™ to resist wetness, cushion the feet, and help provide thermal and static barriers
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Specialty Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers
For People with Special Lifestyle or Health Needs
Are you an avid golfer — either amateur or professional? Do you have sensitive feet, or have more serious foot health concerns? If you answered “yes” to either question, you might be interested in a ParFlex Plus® for golfers or UltraSofthotics™ for highly sensitive feet Orthotics. Each style offers custom-made quality, exceptional comfort, and three-arch support.
ParFlex Plus®
The Performance Edge for golf
- TechCel Lite™ top layer for extra comfort
- Two comfortable magnetic strips built into each Stabilizer
- Zorbacel® heel pads for shock absorption
- StanceGuard™ for variable firmness and flexibility during lateral weight shifts
- Phalangeal bar for increased forefoot stability during follow through
UltraSofthotics™
Soft stabilizers for the most sensitive feet
- Cushioning top and bottom layers of TechCel™ for extra comfort and shock absorption
- Recommended for people with very sensitive feet, diabetes, or arthritic foot conditions
Ultra Young Soles®
The postural support kids need
Healthy feet are one of Nature’s most marvelous structures. But, like most structures, they need time and care to develop properly. Ultra Young Soles were created to help feet between the ages of five to twelve stay healthy and posturally stable. They help keep a child’s body in balance during the intermediate growing years. And when the spine and pelvis are properly supported and balanced, children are more likely to develop a better, healthier posture as they grow into adulthood.
- For kids between the ages of 5 and 12
Luxurious and Thin Profile™
Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers
This Orthotic has a special slim design, so it slips comfortably into a snug dress shoe without laces. It’s also ideal for shoes whose manufacturer’s linings cannot be removed without causing damage. Profile Stabilizers provide corrective, comfortable support for on-the-go executives, take charge business people, active educators, mobile motivators — everyone whose professional careers keep them on their feet or one step ahead of the competition. Profiles are truly “the low-profile Stabilizers for high-profile patients.”
Profile Stabilizers feature:
- Luxurious Lambson Leather™ tops for unequalled comfort and durability
- 2-Year Freedom Guarantee of problem-free performance
- Dynamic Response System™ (DRS) which acts as a suspension system, responding to variable loads and surfaces during standing, walking, running, or jumping