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How Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers Work
 Patients
with certain types of spinal problems benefit from custom made orthotic
support (SPS Stabilizers, Shoethotics®, or Sandalthotics®). These
devices stabilize the foundation of the pelvis and spine by first
addressing structural problems with the feet, thereby reducing abnormal
forces and stresses, while enhancing structural and functional
relationships.
Understanding Human Biomechanics:
 | The joints and muscles of the body function most efficiently when
they are in physical balance. Principles of engineering have shown
that with any physical entity, whether it is a bridge, a building,
or the human body— Structure dictates function.
| The body is a biomechanical kinetic chain where abnormal movements
at one line, or joint, can interfere with proper movements at other
joints.
| During standing and walking, our bodies are subjected to natural
forces and postures that can inflict mechanical stress and strain
throughout the interrelated chain of joints and muscles.
| When foot imbalance is present, there is a negative impact on the
knees, hips, pelvis, and spine. Some patients must have these
abnormal forces reduced before they can achieve improved spinal
function. |
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Understanding Pronation:
| Pronation describes the rotation of a body part downward or
inward. It is actually a normal motion that occurs when walking;
however, if it happens excessively, pronation can cause global
postural problems. The major cause of over-pronation is a decrease
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Postural Effects from Imbalances in the Feet:
| A loss of arch height will cause a flattening and rolling in of
the foot— this is termed pronation. Because everything is
connected, the bones of the leg also inwardly rotate.
| Excessive rotation of the bones of the leg (tibia and femur) will
cause unnecessary stresses on the knee as well as twisting of the
pelvis and spine. If the pronation is more prevalent on one side,
there can be a resultant unleveling of the pelvis and a functional
scoliosis.
| Tilting of the pelvis places tension on muscles and connective
tissues, which can eventually lead to chronic back problems.
| High levels of heel-strike shock can result from breakdown of the
body’s natural “shock absorbers.” The shock wave then
transmits up the kinetic chain causing painful symptoms all the way
up to the head, slowed recovery of leg and spine injuries, and
aggravation of other conditions. |
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Benefits of Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers:
| Properly fitted Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers support the foot to
control excessive and unwanted pronation and supination. This helps
to reduce unwanted stress on the body.
| Improved shock absorption reduces repetitive stress on joints and
muscles, permitting smoother function and decreasing arthritic
symptoms.
| Use of Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers represents a long-term, yet
cost-effective intervention for many types of functional and
structural problems. |
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How Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers Work:
| Wearing Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers inside your shoes is similar to
placing a shim beneath the leg of a wobbly table: it adds support to
eliminate unwanted motion in the entire structure.
| The foot is formed of three distinct arches, which create an
architectural vault. The result of supporting these three arches is
improved stability and postural integrity.
| Flexible Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers encourage optimal muscle and
nerve function by guiding the feet through a more normal pattern
with each step taken. |
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About Foot Levelers’ Spinal Pelvic
Stabilizer (SPS) Orthotics:
| Foot Levelers, Inc., a leading supplier for 50 years, creates
custom-made, flexible Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers to match each
patient’s unique needs.
| Using weightbearing impression images of the feet in the position
of function (either from a foam casting kit or a digital scanning
system), along with instructions from the healthcare professional,
| Skilled laboratory technicians create unique Spinal Pelvic
Stabilizers designed to correct and support areas of weakness.
| The combination of flexible, yet supportive and durable
construction materials ensure that the stabilizers will both guide
the feet when walking and provide support during long periods of
standing.
| Unlike other stabilizing technologies, which use rigid materials
to force the feet into a theoretical “ideal” position and may
result in muscle atrophy and abnormal nerve proprioception, Foot
Levelers’ allow controlled, supported movement for the dynamic
human body. |
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