Running
Biomechanical studies conclude that contact pressures during running exceed 3-5 times your body weight. If you couple this weight loading with the volume of steps (number of steps/run), it becomes apparent how overuse injuries occur. Simply stated, a faulty biomechanic in walking may never become symptomatic. However, in running the slightest biomechanical abnormality can creep up and ultimately keep you from training. Running orthotics put your feet in the ideal position for weight transfer. If made correctly, an orthotic will unload tissues that are abnormally stressed, and, normalize foot-ankle-knee-hip biomechanics. Read more about our extensive evaluation process!
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Related Testimonials:
May L.
The exercise program that I have followed for many years is very important to me, and has become even more important as I age. Several years ago, I developed pain in both my knees due to arthritis. As it got worse, I was not able to run at all. My doctor told me there was not much I could do beyond considering knee replacement.
The team at the Foot Mechanic was able to create for me a set of custom athletic orthotics that completely mitigated my knee pain, and enabled me to resume my exercise with no problem. Dr. Purdom and his team did a very thorough analysis and took the time to explain to me the mechanics of walking and running. Thanks to the Foot Mechanic experts, I came away with high quality orthotics that have lasted for eight years, as well as a new understanding of how to keep my knees as protected and healthy as possible. That has made all the difference to me.
Gina
I had "runner's knee" and was experiencing a lot of pain until I got orthotics from The Foot Mechanic. I have no knee problems now and I can run without pain!
PL
In 2009 I developed functional problems in my feet that kept me from training and competing in triathlons. I began searching for a way to fix my problems and came to know Dr. Purdom. After a complete evaluation Dr. Purdom found my problem and prescribed custom orthotics. Once I got my orthotics and broke them in my functional problems were fixed and I was able to continue to train and compete in triathlons. I have since returned to The Foot Mechanic. I was evaluated by Chan Mayber who got me into another pair of custom orthotics that have helped keep me running injury free as I have moved up to Iron Man distance triathlons. Thanks to Dr. Purdom and Chan for a job well done!
Mary H.
The Foot Mechanic has helped me tremendously since 2002. At that time I struggled with an IT band injury. After a thorough evaluation by Dr. Purdom and fitting for custom orthotics, I was able to successfully complete several more Ironman distance triathlons. The staff at The Foot Mechanic are knowledgeable, professional and ready to help resolve injuries.
Cindy P.
It is hard to get health care providers to listen. They hear. They don’t listen. The best thing I can say is he listened to me. He was present- and acknowledged that I, the patient, did know something about my running mechanics problems. I suffered from IT band, knee, shin, and SI joint pain. The session was extremely valuable to me. I took away a lot of very useful information. It was most interesting to learn about how my gait, foot strike, balance works in concert to affect my running stance and what specifically I can do to have a more fluid and balanced alignment so as to avoid undue stress on a particular joint or body part. It was obvious to me that he was extremely knowledgable in his field. I would love to have the Foot Mechanic as my personal trainer and coach!
Andrew B.
I suffered a neuroma on my left foot, as well as a traumatic knee injury resulting in arthroscopic knee surgery after an accident in 2009. As a Professional Ultra Distance runner I was devastated until meeting with the team at the Foot Mechanic. Chan & Dr. Purdom were able to map my feet and unload my foot and knee joints so that I would apply less pressure where I had loss cartilage. In 2010 after training on my new orthodics I won the 2010 250km Jungle Marathon and have not looked back. Both Chan and Dr. Purdom continue to work with me to address any issues and I owe them my greatest appreciation. I highly recommend the Foot Mechanic Team and fully stand behind their products and services.