While to the average individual, a flip flop sandal may seem as the healthiest choice in terms of footwear on any given day, especially during summer time, this belief is not only misleading but it can also lead to serious health problems for one’s feet. Indeed, it has been reported that in reality, flip flop sandals can pose a big problem to the everyday walker due to the fact that they gives little support to the feet as well as the fact that the thin flat soles of these footwear provide no shock absorbing capabilities for one’s legs and feet while walking.
The average individual takes 8 5000 footsteps daily, so one can imagine the damages being caused to our feet if we frequently wear flip flop sandals. This is why it is essential for one to invest in flip flops that provide arch support. For our patients we recommend Orthaheel Wave Sandals, the best on the market available both for women and men. They have by far the greatest arch support of any flip flop on the market.
Over pronation
These specially designed sandals realign your feet and ankle into its natural position by reducing over pronation. Pronation is an ordinary part of walking that occurs each time we take a step. Specifically, it is seen as the inward roll of one’s foot during normal motion where it takes place as the outer edge of the heel strikes the ground and the foot rolls and flattens out. For the foot to function appropriately, a modest amount of pronation needs to occur. It is the excess that is damaging; over pronation sees the foot arch flattening out resulting in excessive stretching of the muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the foot. This can result in intense pain under the heel, in the back of the heel, knee as well as other parts of the body. Sometimes even the lower back.
Characteristics and Benefits of Orthaheel Flip Flop Sandals
These sandals come equipped with built in orthotic foot beds with comfortable adjustable foam straps and midsoles that absorb shock thus reducing the impact on one’s feet. There is also the added incentive that these footwear are waterproof, making them ideal for water activities. Furthermore, it has been noted that this Orthotic sandal, invented by Australian Dr. Phillip Vasyli, has aided in improving body posture.
These stylish and sporty flip flops provide great arch support and are perfect for anyone prone to foot problems such as heel pain, ball of foot pain, big toe joint pain, tendonitis and overall tired feet.
Even these healthy flip flops are not “good” for your feet, but if you are going to wear this type of sandal we recommend the Orthaheel Wave
This is all due to the brilliance of Orthaheel technology which help to realign one’s feet. Not only are they perfect for individuals experiencing pronation, heel spurs, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and tendonitis as well as overall tired feet, but they also provide a great way for one to look fashionably while taking care of one’s feet. For your set of Orthaheel Flip Flop Sandals by Wave, contact the Foot and Ankle Center of Washington.
Author Resource:
Dr. Larry Huppin is a nationally recognized lecturer and teacher on orthotic therapy and biomechanics. He specializes in orthotic therapy in Seattle at the Foot and Ankle Center of Washington.
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