A minor foot injury has forced Kyle Beckerman, captain of the Real Salt Lake soccer team, to drop out of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game. Supposedly his injury was exacerbated by his participation in the World Cup in Brazil earlier this summer.

Beckerman has been outfitted with a pair of foot orthotics to aid him in his recovery. He was seen doing warm-ups and a light jog during a recent team practice but didn’t do any drills. “We have to be really mindful of Kyle's body, especially going all the way back to Brazil,” RLS coach Jeff Cessar said. “So we have to rest him as much as we possibly can. But his feet are really messed up.”

Sometimes people with foot injuries have to use orthotics to supplement their treatments. If you are interesting in trying orthotics, visit podiatrist Dr. Kevin H. Lapoff, DPM of Lake Worth Podiatry. Dr. Lapoffcan perform a full assessment of your injury and get you fitted for a brace.

What are Ankle Foot Orthotics?

Orthotics are physical aids used to support weak limbs or direct the proper function of limbs. Often they are used to support the ankle and foot. Such orthotics are known as AFOs. AFOs help strengthen the muscles or train them to function in the proper position. AFOs can also benefit muscles that need to be lengthened or loosened.

Why might you need orthotics?

Orthotics are often prescribed when someone is suffering from diseases that affect the musculature, like polio and multiple sclerosis. However, more common conditions like arthritis and stroke, or those that “toe in”, may also require orthotics.

Modern orthotics have improved dramatically from the metal braces of previous years. Many of today’s orthotics are made of lightweight plastics and other advanced materials to provide new levels of comfort and support. Often the orthosis is designed in a rigid L shape that is contoured to the calf and flesh colored.

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