Bringing Back the Bounce This year’s running trend in Oak Tree, WI is all about the cushion. Today’s running shoe mentality has shifted from barefoot is king to give me pillows with strings. Lucky for runners, most shoe companies are somewhere in the middle and...
by Dr. Christopher Milkie Orthotics, also known as orthoses, refers to any device inserted into a shoe, ranging from felt pads to custom-made shoe inserts that correct an abnormal or irregular, walking pattern. Sometimes called arch supports, orthotics allow people to...
by Dr. Christopher Milkie You’ve joined a gym and your exercise program is all planned out. Now you’re ready to hit the treadmill, right? Not if you don’t have the correct athletic shoes, warns the American Podiatric Medical Association. Choosing the...
by Dr. Brant McCartan Medical problems aren’t always complicated! Sometimes a simple solution like wearing the correct pair of shoes can help back, knee, and foot pain. Many of us realize that a good pair of running shoes is necessary for runners, that football...
by Dr. Christopher Milkie Dr. Chris Milkie of Milwaukee Foot Specialists explains custom Orthotics – how are these different from the insoles that you can buy in a store? How can they help end your foot pain, and even some back and knee pain? How are Orthotics...
Pronation is when your foot rolls or tilts inward. It is common in people with flat feet, and can commonly be called “collapsed” or “fallen” arches. When you pronate too much, your foot and ankle cannot support your body correctly – your...
