Foot Dynamics Custom Footbeds and Orthotics Blog

What Causes Flat Feet? The arch on a person’s foot is created by the ligaments and tendons between foot bones to better support a person’s weight when they stand erect.  For most people, their foot arches develop throughout childhood and they live pain free for most of their life. Others, however, never fully develop foot […]

June 23rd — Hours remain the same and a limitation of 6 customers, but face masks will now be required. We will be supplying these at the front door for any customer who does not have one and wishes to shop with us. With Ada County going back to Stage 3 of re-opening, we would […]

The foot is a functional unit made up of bone, muscle, tendons, nerves and membrane. The structure of the foot has changed very little since prehistoric times. In fact, the development of man’s brain occurred after the development of the foot. Anthropologists believe it was man’s ability to become bipedal (walk on two feet) that […]

“Your Life and Your Feet” by Jeffrey Jacobs, C. Ped At some time in your life you will have a foot problem. Chances are you have already experienced the impact foot pain can have on your quality of life. While we all know it is important to stay active, what do we do if our feet […]

We have taken these past few weeks to renovate our store, from top to bottom, and are excited to show you our hard work! We think you will like the results! We will be resuming normal hours starting Monday, May 11 Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pmSaturday, 10am – 5pm Please be assured that we […]

Plantar Fasciitis is heel pain which occurs as the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot pulls on its attachment to the heel when the foot flattens. Foot pain is generally very bad in the morning, improving during the day and then becoming painful again after a period of rest. Our feet are required […]

Metatarsalgia is a general term referring to a burning pain or numbness across the ball of the foot and toes. It’s also called “hot foot”. Severe cases can feel like someone is holding a blowtorch to the ball of your foot. The condition is often a result of shoes that are too narrow. It’s also caused […]

Effective Monday March 30th As ancillary healthcare providers, we know that foot health is essential. While casual shopping for shoes may not be in order, our clinic will remain open during reduced hours to serve your needs. We have instituted precautionary procedures to minimize risks of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Our hours of operation will be shortened to 10AM to 4PM Monday – Friday. Patients […]

Do you suffer foot pain while skiing? Many people suffer foot pain while skiing and simply accept it as a burden of enjoying a sport they love. This is often caused by ski boots that don’t fit properly. Beyond pain, boots that don’t support the feet appropriately can cause a loss in performance on the […]

Runners: No Pain, No Gain? Not Necessarily. Running is a great way to stay healthy and get in shape. You can do it almost anywhere, anytime. Many runners cite the endorphin high they get after a run as a major motivator for lacing up and heading out. However, sore feet during and after a run […]