SHOP: Low Arch support
Low arches can cause the foot to roll inward (overpronation), which leads to uneven weight distribution and can put added stress on the ankles, knees, hips, and lower back. By utilizing a 3D foot scanner, Dr. Jeff provides custom orthotics to create the right amount of support and cushioning for an individual's unique foot structure. Custom inserts can significantly enhance comfort, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of long-term joint issues.
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Correct alignment and prevent overpronation
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Distribute pressure evenly across the foot
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Alleviate pain in the feet, ankles, knees, or lower back
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Improve stability and posture​
CVN foot orthotics is redefining the term functional foot orthotics. Instead of finding “neutral” and bringing the ground to the foot, the CVN approach finds the neutral position of the subtalar and talo- navicular joints, and then repositions the rest of the foot to the ground, maintaining the neutral position for function.
Our unique approach
​JOINT MOTION
Although we want to prevent overpronation, it is extremely important that the orthotic allows a healthy amount of subtalar joint motion. A joint needs motion to be healthy. Moving and loading a joint provides cartilage the nourishment it needs to remain healthy. Orthotics made with rigid materials, deprive the subtalar joint of a healthy range of motion as the foot comes to a slamming halt on top of it. Furthermore, they hinder the use of the supporting ligaments and musculature. This renders the patient dependant on the orthotic as those structures become distorted and deconditioned from disuse. Using a material that is stiff enough to control overpronation but flexible enough to allow healthy joint motion is the key.
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LIGAMENT HEALING & PROPRIOCEPTION
When ligament laxity is present, using a foot orthotic of any type will unload the damaged ligaments and allow the ligaments to shorten through a process called “tissue creep". However, the elasticity of the ligaments must be preserved and proprioception must be restored. The preservation of elasticity depends on repetitive activity. In order to achieve this, a semi-flexible material must be used to allow for a healthy range of joint motion with each step. As the ligaments house the proprioceptors, a healthy balance will be restored.
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THE EFFECTS OF CVN FOOT ORTHOTICS
Overpronation occurs at 2 joints; the subtalar joint and talonavicular joint and in 3 planes; frontal, sagittal, and transverse. Many foot orthotics are manufactured in a way that attempts to control motion at only a single joint. This will not address all three planes of motion. Our orthotics are designed to support both joints of overpronation and will successfully limit pronation in all 3 planes. Allowing a healthy amount of the correct motion will nourish the joints and strengthen the supporting muscles and ligaments​