Join Foot Solutions in helping people take control of arthritis

Most people have no idea that it’s the number one cause of disability in America, but for many Americans, the pain from arthritis severely limits everyday life.  Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions are chronic and disabling, and impact 46 million Americans. Arthritis limits the activity of over 7 million people and is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability.

Hallux Limitus

Also known as stiff toe, hallux limitus is the most common arthritis found in the foot and occurs over time when the cartilage between bones erodes, leaving bone ends to rub together. Symptoms include pain and/or swelling around the base joint of your big toe. No one knows why hallux limitus shows up in some people and not others, but it typically is found in adults ages 30-60.

Possible Solutions
Good quality rocker sole shoes help roll your foot into a step position, relieving pressure on your big toe. Aside from footwear, try omega-3 fatty acids. Mostly found in fish oils, omega-3 has not only shown to help heart health but also stops the chemicals that attack cartilage.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

This chronic inflammation of the joints is most often felt in the feet, ankles, hands wrists, knees and elbows. Because Rheumatoid Arthritis is chronic,  early diagnosis and treatment are critical.  With better fitting, more comfortable shoes and/or orthotics you may better live with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Testimonials

“After visiting my orthopedic doctor who said I needed surgery for my arthritis toe joints, I was down in the dumps! I had to find another “solution” to my problem- I heard the ad on radio, and come to the nearest Foot Solution store in West Bloomfield. There I was taken care of by knowledgeable people with a personal and caring way about them. I trusted their judgment- bought a pair of MBT’s and I’m loving them! They have helped my toes and also the way I feel. Jim showed me how to “walk” in the MBT. I have referred many people, who have asked me about my shoes at work, to go to Foot Solutions.”

Thanks Foot Solutions!!
-Pauline H., West Bloomfield, IN

“I never write “fan letters”, but, for the Chung Shi Shoes you sold me last fall — I will make an exception. I have flatfeet, with some arthritis. I wear custom orthotics but could never find comfortable shoes. I looked constantly for good shoes and spent a lot of money on different types of shoes. Now I will only wear Chung Shi Shoes. I prefer the comfort 15 degree shoes. I can now walk without pain. A side benefit is that my knees no long hurt. When I first put them on, it felt so weird. I thought I was going to fall over, but after 30 minutes walking in your store,—– sweet beautiful pain-free walking. I will be coming to the coast in May and before I come, I will call you to make sure you have my size in stock. I am now a dedicated customer. Again thank you.”
– Adele Haines-Pasco

“Hi everyone, today I went downtown Victoria and happened to be by a shoe store that they have been advertising. Arthritis shoe heaven! It is called Foot Solutions and had things like shoes for orthotics, sandals that fit orthotics and they will specially adjust your orthotics to the shoe, really wide toe boxes but narrow heels, shoes with extra depth deerskin inside, and fairly nice looking dress pumps which fit bunions, hammertoes, and arthritis feet with orthotics. It was like dying and going to heaven! The shoes I liked are guaranteed to fit perfectly. He said to come in when I had about an hour to spare and they would find shoes to fit that looked good. Some of the shoes were from New Zealand, Germany etc. He said no break-in period, minor adjustments done on site to assure right shoes and fit and 100% satisfaction with the shoes so long as they have not been worn i.e. outside. You can take them home and try them at different times of the day. They had slippers that would have fit me, which your orthotics fit into when my feet were balloons and no one (even the other specialty med place) would even look at.”
-Kelly, Victoria, BC