Are achy, swollen, or painful feet causing problems for With our
feet providing the body’s primary base of support, their
condition is vital to our whole body’s structural Biomechanical
Podiatry focuses on how the movement of the feet affect the way
the ankles, knees, hips and lower back tissue work - Due to the
bipedal nature of humans, a considerable amount of strain is
placed on the muscles of our feet. Similar to the other muscles
of the body, tightness and restriction in the muscles of the
feet results in soreness and loss of function. At PIHC, we work
towards improving the health of the muscles in the feet,
allowing them to work more efficiently during the day and
improving energy. In the concrete world that we live in, our
feet are adapting by increasing movement to provide a greater
degree of shock absorption. This excess movement can cause a
multitude of overuse injuries, such as tendonitis, arthritis,
bunions and heel spurs to name a few. Orthotics can be used in
footwear to increase the stability o