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What It’s Like to Get Custom Orthotics at KW Orthotics & Bracing

What It’s Like to Get Custom Orthotics at KW Or...

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making a pair of custom orthotic insoles — from the first assessment to the moment they’re fitted in your shoes — this guide...

What It’s Like to Get Custom Orthotics at KW Or...

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making a pair of custom orthotic insoles — from the first assessment to the moment they’re fitted in your shoes — this guide...

Common Footwear Modifications

Common Footwear Modifications

Footwear modifications are adjustments made to a shoe to improve comfort, alignment, or load distribution. These modifications can be especially helpful for managing foot pain, improving walking efficiency, and supporting...

Common Footwear Modifications

Footwear modifications are adjustments made to a shoe to improve comfort, alignment, or load distribution. These modifications can be especially helpful for managing foot pain, improving walking efficiency, and supporting...

Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia

The term metatarsalgia refers to pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot — specifically the region where the long metatarsal bones meet the toes. This area bears significant...

Metatarsalgia

The term metatarsalgia refers to pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot — specifically the region where the long metatarsal bones meet the toes. This area bears significant...

How to choose an Orthotic Provider

How to choose an Orthotic Provider

  Custom-made foot orthotics are typically covered through third-party insurance companies as part of your employer’s extended health benefits program. Because there are currently many types of healthcare practitioners providing...

How to choose an Orthotic Provider

  Custom-made foot orthotics are typically covered through third-party insurance companies as part of your employer’s extended health benefits program. Because there are currently many types of healthcare practitioners providing...

Choosing the Right Running Shoe for High-Volume Walking and Running

Choosing the Right Running Shoe for High-Volume...

Choosing the Right Running Shoe for High-Volume Walking and Running Whether you're training for a race, building back fitness, or simply enjoy racking up daily steps, the right footwear can...

Choosing the Right Running Shoe for High-Volume...

Choosing the Right Running Shoe for High-Volume Walking and Running Whether you're training for a race, building back fitness, or simply enjoy racking up daily steps, the right footwear can...

Understanding Leg Length Discrepancies

Understanding Leg Length Discrepancies

A thorough assessment of the lower extremity including measurements of the legs, evaluation of pelvic landmarks and gait analysis help determine the leg length discrepancy. In some cases, X-rays or...

Understanding Leg Length Discrepancies

A thorough assessment of the lower extremity including measurements of the legs, evaluation of pelvic landmarks and gait analysis help determine the leg length discrepancy. In some cases, X-rays or...