Scarborough Chiropodist Helps Protect Feet From Pain With Custom Orthotics

    TORONTO, ON, September 14, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Vincent Ku, DPodM, Scarborough chiropodist, is pleased to offer patients a 3-dimensional laser casting for custom molded orthotics producing a precise and superior imprint of the foot than traditional methods.

Orthotics are used to help to restore balance, walk comfortably in high heels, and reduce or, better yet, eliminate foot, back and leg pain. They are custom-made inserts that fit inside a patient's shoe to decrease abnormal foot motion while walking, running or performing other activities.

There are several methods that can be used to obtain an image of the foot to make custom foot orthotics. The 3-dimensional laser casting method has been shown to be the most effective in producing quality functional custom foot orthotics in Scarborough.

"When my patients are experiencing pain in their feet it can often ruin their day-to-day activities. This is why I am pleased to offer 3-dimensional laser casting for custom orthotics to bring them the support they need to complete their day," said Vincent Ku, DPodM, chiropodist in Scarborough.

In this technique the foot is held in a precise position - essentially the position in which it should function properly. The image of the foot can be taken using plaster, fiberglass, or a laser scan. Laser casting gives a data sampling every fourth hundredths of an inch and as such, has been found to be more accurate than plaster. With laser casting, Vincent Ku, DPodM, chiropodist in Scarborough, can check the scan to see if it corresponds with the biomechanical examination. If discrepancies are apparent, another scan can be quickly take with very little effort.

Three-dimensional laser casting for Scarborough orthotics offers improved speed and accuracy with custom orthotics. The use of 3-dimensional laser casting is further proof of Dr. Vincent Ku's continual commitment to providing patients with the utmost care through technological advancements. Patients can walk easy with the new 3-dimensional laser casting for custom-made orthotics. Vincent Ku, DPodM, maintains a passion for delivering quality podiatric medical care to informed patients that emphasizes patient education and palliative treatments.

About Morningside Foot & Ankle Clinic: Vincent Ku, DPodM of Morningside Foot & Ankle Clinic is a solo practitioner dedicated to providing comfort and balance for his patient's feet. Vincent Ku, DPodM completed his graduate studies in Podiatric Medicine at the Michener Institute and is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. He has a passion for delivering quality podiatric medical care to informed patients that emphasizes patient education and palliative treatments.

Media Contact:
Vincent Ku, DPodM
[email protected]
1143 Morningside Avenue, Suite 6
Toronto, Canada M1B 0A7
http://www.morningsidefoot.com

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