Stride Orthopaedics and Footwear

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  • Conditions we treat...
    • Plantar Fasciitis
    • Metatarsalgia
    • Interdigital Neuroma
    • Sesamoiditis
    • Sever's Disease
    • Achilles Tendonitis
    • Shin Splints
    • Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis
    • Peroneal Tendonitis
    • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
    • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
    • Bunion (Hallux Valgus)
    • Hallux Limitus/Rigidus
    • Claw/Hammer/Mallet Toe
    • Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD)
    • Diabetes
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
    • Varicose Veins
  • The 1st appointment
  • The Assessment
  • Gait Analysis
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  • Foot Orthoses
    • Functional FOs
    • Accommodative
  • Custom Footwear
    • Custom Shoes
    • Custom Boots
    • Custom Work Boots
    • Custom Sandals
  • Shoe Modification
    • Sole Raise
    • Rocker Sole
    • Heel Lift
    • Buttress Modification
    • Sole Wedge
    • Closure Modification
    • SACH Modification
    • Balloon Patch
    • Shoe Stretching
• Footwear
  • The Right Fit
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  • Diabetes & Footwear
  • Specialty
  • NEOS Overboots
  • Yaktrax
  • Slip & Fall Prevention
• Medical Stockings
  • Understanding Compression
  • Active recovery
  • Over the Counter
  • Prescription
  • Custom Made Stockings
• Allied HCPs
  • Foot Orthotics
  • Custom Footwear
  • Shoe Modifications
  • Medical Stockings
  • Footwear Rx
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Winter Slip & Fall Prevention

Preventing Slip & Falls this Winter

• Wear appropriately fit footwear
• Use the closures (laces, Velcro or bucles) to ensure a secure fit
• Depth of the sole pattern (lugs) is importnant in snow, but the material of the outsole is most important.  Rubber remains grippy in colder temperatures, while polyurethane gets harder and slipperier on ice in colder temperatures.
• Use commercial products to melt ice and increase grip on driveways, walks and stairs.
• The addition of commercial grit paint to concrete stairs can help
• When needed, use aids such as canes, walking sticks or walkers
• Bring a whistle or noise device to call for help if you have fallen and are injured on a walk
• Use traction devices such as Yaktrax or NEOS overboots