Proprioceptive Stimulation. An Effective Tool for Reversing Postural Distortions and Eliminating Chronic Pain
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Arch Supports Weaken the Intrinsic Muscles in the Feet
When arch supports (supportive type orthotics) are worn:
Before and after arch support therapy: Note the increased twisting in the foot
- The intrinsic muscles of the feet are not required to support the arch and hence not used (See Why Not Orthotics?)
- When muscles are not used, they become weaker (referred to as Disuse Atrophy)
After using arch supports, when the arch supports are not worn:
- The weakened foot muscles are unable to support the arch
- Foot twist is worse (See Animation above)
Angela Caine, a well respected voice coach in Southampton UK, emailed me (see below) her observations regarding arch supports and the singing voice.
Prof/Dr Brian A Rothbart
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain
