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Reflexology Association of Australia

What Is Biomechanics? 

Biomechanics is a medical science that studies the mechanical functioning of the human body including locomotion. Research has identified many Biomechanical problems attributed to the foot, and if allowed to go unchecked, symptoms such as foot pain, ankle pain, leg cramps, knee pain, hip pain and low back pain are common

The feet are the foundation of the body. It therefore follows that if any joint of the foot is misaligned, or if ligament or muscle function is inadequate, then by virtue of the foot’s direct attachment to the ankle and its indirect attachment to the other joints, i.e. knee, hip, back, neck and head, it can have a profound effect on these joints. This can result in aches and pains, wear and tear, and Osteoarthritis developing.

Similarly, problems associated with the pelvis, hip, thigh, knee or bones of the lower leg, can adversely affect the normal function of the foot. For example: An abnormal position of the thighbone onto the hip, with the corresponding abnormal angle of attachment at the knee, may cause the kneecap to dislocate easily.

Bow legs or knock knees force the foot to rotate inwards, because of their misalignment onto the ankle joint. This adds further abnormal pressures on the affected joints, which again results in wear and tear and osteoarthritis within the joints.

There is a known hereditary aspect to the problems that affect the foot and lower limbs, and most misalignments and abnormalities are detectable at an early age. Small children, for example, initially walk on tiptoe with their arms in the air. A short time later, as confidence increases, they learn heel to toe contact. At this time the child’s foot appears to be flat with the foot turned inwards. This can be a cause of concern to parents, but it is quite normal and gradually corrects itself by the age of 9. Some children may be slightly slower in this correction and it may not fully correct until the age of 14.

Unfortunately there are millions of people who do not fully correct, and they develop conditions such as Corns and Callous on the soles of their feet and between their toes, Bunions, Foot pain, Ankle pain, Knee pain, Hip pain and Back pain. These people, at a later date, are then told they have “wear and tear”, “degenerative changes within the joints” or “arthritis”. Well they probably have at this stage, because they have continued through life unaware they have a condition that can be corrected through the Biomechanical network, with what is known as Orthotic Therapy.

Do you suffer from?

Common Foot Problems

•  Achilles Tendonitis

• Arch & Heel Pain

• Arthritis & Your Feet

• Bunions

• Diabetes & Your Feet

• Hammer Toes

• Neuromas

• Pain in the Ball-of-the-Foot

• Foot Pain During Pregnancy

• Sweaty Feet