What Are Spinal Pelvic Stabilizer Orthotics?
 SPS
orthotics are a prescribed style of flexible, custom-made foot orthotics
which are worn in shoes. The same custom support is now also available
in Foot Levelers' Shoethotics (combined orthotic and shoe) and Sandalthotics
(combined orthotic and sandal). SPS orthotics are scientifically
designed for the individual's unique postural problems, and are
recommended by many healthcare professionals to help improve total
body wellness.
What Do They Do?
SPS orthotics help your feet maintain their structural
and functional balance as you stand, walk, or run. Your feet are
the foundation of your body, and they serve you in three important
ways: they support your body whenever you stand, walk, or run; they
assist you in moving from one place to another; and they help protect
your spine, bones, and soft tissues from misalignments and damaging
shock stress as you move. Any weakness or unstable positioning in
your feet can contribute to postural problems in the rest of your
body, which may lead to back, knee and hip problems. SPS orthotics
help to keep your feet in a stable position throughout the day.
How are SPS Orthotics made?
After determining that SPS orthotics could help your
condition, your doctor will ask you to step into a casting kit.
This kit contains a soft foam which will capture an exact impression
of your feet in their position of function (standing). Your doctor
will determine which style(s) of SPS orthotics are appropriate for
you and the kit will then be sent to the laboratory where SPS orthotics
will be created to correct any imbalances found in your casting.
After the SPS orthotics arrive at the office, your doctor will show
you how to wear them properly and how to take care of them. How
well the SPS orthotics work will depend in large part on how well
you follow your doctor's advice.
Why do I need SPS Orthotics? What's wrong
with a pair of those off-the-rack shoes inserts I've seen in my
local drug store?
You are a unique individual - no one else's feet are
the exact shape or in the exact same condition as yours. If your
feet are somehow contributing to a postural problem in another part
of your body (or if your body is putting stress on your feet), your
chiropractor may need to perform corrective foot adjustments. Custom-made,
flexible stabilizers are created for the individual, and designed
specifically to help your doctor's adjustments "hold" better. "Off-the-rack"
shoe inserts are mass produced and cannot give you the specific
amount and placement of support that you may need in order to keep
your feet in their proper structural positions.
If there are different styles of SPS Orthotics,
how do I know which style is right for my condition?
Your chiropractor will select the SPS orthotics best
suited for you based on a variety of factors (lifestyle, health,
age, weight, sex, etc.). He or she may recommend a style which includes
the patent pending Gait Cycle SystemT for shock absorption, support,
and a propulsive "boost" with each step. And because most people
wear at least two styles of shoes each day, your chiropractor may
determine that a Combo (two pairs) would be best for your condition.
He or she may also want to advise you on lifestyle changes, such
as weight reduction, proper shoe style selection, and modifying
your level of physical activity.
What if I have any problems or questions
about my SPS Orthotics?
Most patients report no problems wearing their SPS Orthotics,
Shoethotics, or Sandalthotics. "Break-in" time for these products
is usually short; after that, the user often forgets that he or
she is even wearing a support. However, if you have any questions
about your SPS Orthotics, call your doctor; he or she can offer
you expert advice on how to adapt more quickly to these products.
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