Bespoke Orthotics for Pregnancy
Thursday, March 21, 2024
During pregnancy, an array of changes occurs in a woman’s body to enable the growth and development of the future baby and the consequent delivery including changes in posture, gait, weight distribution, and foot mechanics. As a result, pregnant women can suffer pain and muscle-skeletal injuries in their feet, lower limbs, and vertebral column. These challenges may persist well into the postpartum period.
Bespoke orthotics offer pregnant women valuable support and relief during this transformative time.
How bespoke orthotics for pregnancy can help
Relieve lower back pain: One of the most common discomforts experienced during pregnancy is lower back pain, often caused by the shift in the body’s center of gravity as the abdomen grows. Orthotics can help alleviate this pain by providing proper arch support and promoting a more neutral alignment of the spine.
Correcting flat feet or overpronation: Flat feet can develop due to the extra weight that a pregnant woman carries and hormonal changes that lead to ligament laxity. This can cause the feet to roll inward when walking (overpronation) aggravating the plantar fascia tissues. If these tissues become inflamed, a pregnant woman can experience pain in the heel of the foot as well as severe foot pain while walking or standing. Our bespoke orthotics can address these issues by providing essential support to the arches, promoting stability, and preventing excessive rolling inward of the feet. By maintaining proper foot alignment, orthotics reduce strain on the feet and ankles, allowing pregnant women to stay active and mobile with greater comfort.
Supporting swollen feet: Swollen feet are quite normal during pregnancy, it is caused by the body holding more water than usual. Throughout the day the extra water tends to gather in the lowest parts of the body which can cause fluid to build up in your legs, ankles, and feet. Orthotics provide extra support and cushioning and redistribute pressure, helping to reduce the pain and discomfort of swollen feet.
The Foot Factor experience
At Foot Factor, we tailor orthotics to the unique needs of each individual. It takes 90 minutes to complete a full gait analysis, and biomechanical assessment and create your bespoke orthotics. They are ready to wear when you leave. We receive great reviews for our top-quality service.
Call 020 7631 0077 or email info@footfactor.com for a FREE consultation to find out more.