Now Offering: Custom Orthotics

Vasyli Medical Orthotics – A Natural Cure

It is estimated that > 75% of the population suffer from foot pain from excessive movement and factors such as the unnatural, hard flat surfaces we walk on daily. These can often disrupts normal knee function and hip alignment and increases forces on the lower back muscles.

By realigning the lower limb to its natural angle VASYLI orthotics ensure correct foot function and help relieve common biomechanical complaints.

Key Injuries which VASYLI orthotics can correct:

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Metatarsalgia
• Hallux Abducto Valgus
• Tired/Aching legs
• Patello Femoral pain
• Lower Back pain
• Tibial Stress syndrome
• Ilio-tibial band syndrome

We offer several types of customized orthotics for all foot sizes and conditions.

Each Vasyli orthotic will be available for all non-work conditions, and now offered at $80.00 per pair of customizable orthotics.

Available now, contact your therapist today and see how you can save 50% your next custom pair of orthotics! (Normally custom orthotics can run between $300-$400)

How to Prevent a Recordable Injury #6 - Keep Your Load Close to Your Body!

When you lift objects like boxes, remember to keep them close. A dirty shirt is better than a clean shirt when it comes to preventing a back injury. IF you lift objects and keep them away from your body, you are putting increased pressure on your arms and back. You do the math!

Lifting a 10lb. object away from your body = 100lb of pressure on your back

Lifting a 10lb object close to your body = 10lb of pressure on your back

Is Your Neck In Allignment?

Did you know the weight of your head is roughly 8% your body weight? This constitutes about 12 to 15 pounds that sits over your shoulders. The ideal posture that constitutes proper alignment is having your ears lined up with the top of your shoulder. Poor posture, as in a forward head, can lead to a long list of chronic conditions, all stemming from poor alignment or posture. A foreword head is causing your neck to work 3x harder than normal. Give your head a break and get back into alignment. Follow these simple tools through out your day to stay in alignment.

• Use a pillow or lumbar support if you sit for long periods of time for your work.
• Use a lumbar support or lean your seat forward in your car to avoid slouching and improve your safety awareness.
• Avoid large recliners when watching television as this promotes improper posture.
• Use a smaller pillow or roll to keep your neck straight or in neutral while sleeping.
• Avoid reading in bed, use a well let area with good seated posture.
• Avoid talking on the telephone for long periods of time or holding the phone with your shoulder.

On The Job - Risk Factors

Neutral Wrist

Neutral wrist positioning is center position between flexing and extending. Working in neutral wrist positioning can help avoid harmful conditions such as tendinitis, bursitis, and nerve entrapment. Repetitive bending and prolonged awkward wrist positions can cause cumulative trauma to the wrist and hand, sometimes causing long term weakness and numbness. So next time you are at work, remember to keep your wrists in neutral. If you cannot or need more direction in how to do so. Please contact your site therapist.

Supplemental Choices for Women

Osteoporosis --- Iron Deficiency --- Heart Disease

Calcium & Vitamin D - Low intake increases your risk of osteoporosis causing bone loss. Choose milk, yogurt and calcium fortified fruit juices as a source of calcium and vitamin D.

Fish Oils - Low intake in fish oil or Omega-3 fatty acids can increase risk of heart disease. Heart disease is the number one cause of death of among woman in the united states. The American Heart Association recommends two servings of fatty fish per week.

Folate - Important for pregnancy to avoid neurological conditions from developing. Choose green leafy vegetables; oranges and orange juice.

Iron - Women loose blood through menstruation, which can lead to iron deficiency. Choose lean meat, fish, poultry, spinach, dried beans, and fortified cereals.

Dietary Fiber - Reduce your risk of heart disease and maintain healthy weight. Choose fruits, vegetables, and whole grains breads.

Source: Mayo Clinic Health Solutions

On The Job - Risk Factors

Awkward Postures

A risk factor is anything that increases the likelihood of developing a muscoloskeletal injury. Awkward postures like the one shown above can cause serious risk to the low back if done repetitively. When lifting use the "stick method", keeping the back in neutral and avoiding stress on the low back by keeping the shoulders back allowing you to bend but not break. See illustration below.