Arch Supporting Flip Flops
Foot supports are widely used to treat a number of foot problems. The actual scientific evidence is that they are usually successful and they also work more often than not to help individuals with a range of different foot disorders. Irrespective of that success there's a lot of people and health professionals who do not like foot orthotics, sometimes preaching about them as crutches and to be avoided as people could become dependant on their use. Because of this they recommend against using foot orthotics and propose alternatives. There are a number of options that could be looked at if an well informed decision is made by each person in regards to what is best for them. One option is muscle strengthening. The muscles that support the arch of the foot could be strengthened and reconditioned to support the arch. The only issue with this method could it be will not be something that is going to take place in the short term and it is more of a long term option. This could be a challenge if there is a lot of pain present and a short term solution is required.
One other option is with flip flops that have the arch support included in them. You can find many brands available on the market with the Archies Arch Support Thongs being one of the most widely used. These are termed “thongs” as that is what they call flip flops in Australia which is where they are made. You can find a number of jokes about that terminology variation. The Archie thongs features a 2.2 cm arch included in them that is pretty much like what you'll get in many over-the-counter foot supports. They are becoming very popular with podiatrists in Australia with many podiatry practices offering them. This is an alternative that is in step with people who prefer to use that style of footwear as a lifestyle choice as foot supports does limit the range of footwear which you can use.