H
eel elevation in footwear may be the most
fundamental and significant cause of foot
pathologies in our society. There are no scientific
studies that I know of that prove what I have learned
over the past 5 years. However, the anecdotal evidence
is overwhelming.
To give you a bit of a background story, I'll begin by
saying that I've practiced pedorthics since 1990.
I partnered up with a fellow that owned a Birkenstock
specialty store in the downtown area. I was already in the
business of making custom Birkenstocks for the podiatric
market so the relationship was a natural one.
We began by marketing ourselves to local doctors,
PTs, chiropractors and podiatrists. Boise is an active
community and since many of the medical professionals
are runners, cyclists, skiers and hikers themselves, my
skills and background in this area quickly gave me a
reputation among referring physicians, many becoming
my clients.
Jeffrey T. Jacobs, BOCPed
Current Pedorthics March/April 2016
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