LP Orthopaedic Services

03/09/2020

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29/07/2020

In general, therapeutic shoes are specifically designed to keep your feet healthy if you have neuropathy, nerve damage, or an existing foot injury. Orthopedic shoes are shoes designed to give more comfort to those with bunions, corns, or other foot problems. Not everyone who wears orthopedic shoes has diabetes.

29/07/2020

With older age, the bones start to lose their strength and break down easily. Therefore, commonly older people have to wear these kinds of medicated shoes. It helps them to maintain their foot structure.

However, these shoes are also for those who have specific health conditions. Such as arthritis, diabetes, heel pain, hammertoes, edema, flat feet, bunions, or foot surgery.

23/07/2020

In the 1960’s, the average shoe size for a woman in the US was 6,5. Now the average size is between an 8,5 and 9!

22/07/2020

Did you know that your bones in your body stops growing in length during puberty?
Bones increase in length because of growth plates in the bones called epiphyses. As puberty progresses, the growth plates mature, and at the end of puberty they fuse and stop growing.

21/07/2020

Artificial arms are infinitely more complex and expensive than legs. Think about it: every wrist and elbow movement is a nuanced combination of muscles and joints. The leg, however, is simpler. An artificial foot doesn't necessarily have to swivel right and left in order to be useful.

21/07/2020

Orthopaedic shoes are shoes that are specifically designed to support or accommodate the mechanics and structure of the foot, ankle and leg and they have a number of medically beneficial features and functions that separate them from everyday footwear.

17/07/2020

You can do it!
Fridays & Coffee!

14/07/2020

Do you need a portable and foldable scooter that you can take anywhere at any time?

Medop CC has the perfect scooter for you!
https://medop.co.za/product-category/wheelchair/scooter-foldable/

10/07/2020

Anything is possible if you believe in yourself.

Liam Malone born 23 December 1993 is a New Zealand para-athlete, primarily competing in sprint events. He represented New Zealand at the 2016 Summer Paralymp...