Orthotics - A Natural Cure
It is estimated that > 75% of the population suffer from 'excess pronation' due to the tibial varum factor and the unnatural, hard flat surfaces we walk on daily.'Excess pronation' often disrupts normal knee function and hip alignment and increases forces on the lower back muscles.
These biomechanical deficiencies are common in all types of patients from children to the elderly, from top athletes to people with a sedentary lifestyle.
By realigning the lower limb to its natural angle, orthotics ensure correct foot function and help relieve common biomechanical complaints.
In combination with the physio's regular treatment regime, orthotics are usually successful in alleviating chronic pains.
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This 'loss of our footprint' has resulted in a new modern variety of pain and injuries.
The normal lower limb has a 3-4 degree tibial varum (mild bow-legged) angle when approaching the ground. Under natural circumstances when the feet strike natural surfaces like earth and sand, these surfaces give way to accommodate to the foot's strike angle.
However, when the feet strike hard flat surfaces like pavements and floors the feet flatten and pronate excessively upon contact. Excess pronation at the Subtalar Joint commonly exhibits:
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VASYLI International was founded in 1979 in Sydney, Australia by Podiatrist Phillip J. Vasyli. Commencing as an orthotic laboratory manufacturing plaster cast orthotics, it soon became evident that there was a need for more time-efficient and cost-effective orthotic solutions. In response, Phillip Vasyli invented the 'VASYLI heat-moldable orthotic'. Dispensed in only minutes without the need for any casting, VASYLI orthotics dramatically changed the orthotic landscape giving practitioners more options and flexibility. In addition, the product made orthotic treatment available to a wide scope of other health practitioners.
Users include Orthopedists, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and other health professionals in both private practice and in hospitals and HMO's. Many sports medicine practitioners use VASYLI orthotics to treat professional athletes, helping them prevent foot and ankle injuries and increase their performance. Today, Vasyli International has become the global market leader in supplying treatment solutions to health professionals.
Users include Orthopedists, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and other health professionals in both private practice and in hospitals and HMO's. Many sports medicine practitioners use VASYLI orthotics to treat professional athletes, helping them prevent foot and ankle injuries and increase their performance. Today, Vasyli International has become the global market leader in supplying treatment solutions to health professionals.
