Footworkz is proud to be affiliated with BNC Physiotherapy & Sports (www.bnc.com.sg)!
Most people do not give their feet a second thought until they hurt! Once their feet are hurting, most people have no idea how to eliminate their foot pain other than the temporary, symptomatic solutions offered by massage, foot reflexology or hot foot soaks.
This web site will provide you an insight about your feet leading to healthier feet and legs.
Fast Facts on your Feet
- The foot is an intricate structure containing 26 bones.
- The 52 bones in the two feet make up about one-quarter of the bones in your body.
- Women have about 4 times as many foot problems as men. High heels are partly to blame.
- Walking is the best exercise for feet. It also improves the body's general health.
- There are about 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet.
- Sweat glands in the feet excrete as much as a half-pint of moisture a day.
- Walking barefoot can cause planter warts. the virus enters through a cut.
- Some diseases such as arthritis and diabetes can show their first symptoms in the feet.
- The two feet may be different sizes. Buy shoes for the latger one.
- The pressure on feet when running can be 3 or 4 times the weight of the body.
- Foot problems are largely the result of neglect and improper care, such as buying ill-fitting shoes.
- 75% of people will have foot problems at some time in their lives.
Foot Problems
Foot problems are universal and can affect everyone, from clerks to professional athletes. Anyone who spends prolonged periods on their standing or walking, or invloved in recreational activities, sports or military duties can suffer from foot and related problems.
Most people do not give their feet a secong thought untill they hurt or realize the influence that our feet have on the development of knee, hip or back pain.
Foot pain can lead to lower activity levels and a diminished sense of well being, and prevent an individual from experiencing all of the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle to help prevent cardiovascular disease, obesity, as well as help manage their stress levels.
Most foot problems and pain, whether they be congenital or development, are a result of a structural imbalance of the bones and muscles of the foot. Even a minor misalignment can result in foot pain and development of foot and related problems, and will develop at a faster rate with greater demands on your feet during exercise or even prolonged standing.
Children's / Young Adults Orthotics Program
FootWorkZ Children's/Young Adult Program is designed to help correct Children's/ Young Adults feet and their Musculoskeletal Development. The optimal age for children to be corrected is from 4 to 10 years of age. Young adults from 10 to 14 years of age may still experience significant benefits from orthotic intervention, and the related positive effects on their foot's alignment on their knee, hip and spine, as well as on their posture and balance.
The Program's total cost is $388.00 and consists of an initial consultation, a foot/lower limb/postural and spinal examination, a pair of custom-made orthotics. It is recommended that the youngster's progress should be reviewed within 12 to 18 months to access the orthotics fitt and ensure they are wearing the orthotics correctly.
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FootWorkZ Franchises
Footworkz franchises are available to qualified musculo-skeletal Professionals ( Physiotherapists, Rehabilitation Medical Specialists, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, GP's and Orthopaedic Specialists). A comprehensive turn-key operation inclusive of all materials/instruments/machinery and a one week practical training program for all clinical & laboratory procedures & techniques is available. Please direct your inquiries to Brian J.Tracey at www.footworkz.com.sg.