HiTech Bracing Ltd.
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Lethbridge Alberta’s best bracing clinic: HiTech Bracing Ltd., for all your bracing needs: Custom Foot Orthotics, Knee Braces, Wrist and Ankle Supports
04/29/2022
Boy, do they have thick skin!
Did you know that our skin is thickest on our feet? If you really think about it, it's not really hard to understand. We've talked about callusing before. It's the building up of skin on high wear areas. Your feet are the HIGHEST wearing (contact) areas! So that build up of skin on your feet is there in order for you to feel comfortable!
If you have significant callusing causing pain and discomfort, then we need to see you and create a treatment program to decrease the (bad) callusing, and save the (good) callusing! Whether it's a simple soft heel cup, custom foot orthotics, or immobilizing altogether, we have the means!
04/27/2022
You are invaluable!
Happy Administrative Professional day!! Our Office Manager, Audrey really is the best! I honestly feel sorry for literally every other business because they don't have Audrey! (I'm sure your office manager is awesome too).
Whoever manages your office, answers your phones, directs customers, and is your overall "gatekeeper", we're so grateful for all you do and hope you have a great day being recognized for all the work you do!
(Again, I'm sorry you don't have Audrey!)
04/25/2022
Bouncy heels?
Over the years of activity and life, our natural heel cushioning (fat pads) start to wear down, atrophy, or displace. Additionally, heel trauma can cause a significant amount of discomfort while active. The heel can be very sensitive during the heel strike of gait.
The Tuli Heel Cup is a great option for just a little extra cushioning. We've talked before about the amount of force your foot takes when you are active. We've also talked about Ground Reaction Force where the force that you bear down on is returned upwards. These heel cups will return that energy.
While these heel cups aren't for everyone, we strongly suggest booking a foot assessment with one of our certified pedorthists to see if this is right for you!
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What's It Wednesday answer!
These are stops that we put in functional knee braces to limit flexion and extension. Why would one need to be limited? After an injury the knee doesn't bend that much because of inflammation. Forcing the knee past where it wants to go can cause further damage. In those cases, we'll install a stop in the hinge to limit the range. Furthermore, after surgery, we need to ease the patient back into those different ranges to protect the reconstruction.
As you can see there are different sizes and shapes for all the different manufacturers of knee braces. The ranges will be suggested by your physician, physio, or surgeon.
Check back next week for another edition of What's It Wednesday!
04/20/2022
What's It Wednesday!
What are these little things and how are they used in the clinic?
Guess below in the comments and answer will be up tomorrow!
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1321/3 Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB
T1J0K4
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5am |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4:30pm |
