BT Orthotic Labs, Inc.

03/30/2024

BT Orthotic labs is thrilled to present a comprehensive Runner's Workshop scheduled for April 27, 2024. This one-day event promises invaluable insights and practical guidance to enhance your running season while prioritizing safety and well-being.

Featured Experts:

Griselle Delgado, Store Manager / Runners Edge Huntington
Steven Login Physical Therapist / Proactive Physical Therapy Owner
Soris Tribino, BOCO / BT Orthotic Labs, Inc Co-Owner
Jeff Rosa RN, CCRN / All Clear CPR, Inc. Owner
Dr Megan Chapter- Zylinski, D.O. Orthopedic Foot & Ankle

Email us for your complimentary admission pass by March 30

Location: Huntington Library
338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743- Meeting Room
Time: 10:00-11:30
11:30- 12:45
RSVP: contact@btlabs.info Limited space

02/28/2024

BT Orthotic labs is thrilled to present a comprehensive Runner's Workshop scheduled for April 27, 2024. This one-day event promises invaluable insights and practical guidance to enhance your running season while prioritizing safety and well-being.

Featured Experts:

Griselle Delgado, Store Manager / Runners Edge Huntington
Steven Login Physical Therapist / Proactive Physical Therapy Owner
Soris Tribino, BOCO / BT Orthotic Labs, Inc Co-Owner
Jeff Rosa RN, CCRN / All Clear CPR, Inc. Owner
Dr Megan Chapter- Zylinski, D.O. Orthopedic Foot & Ankle

Email us for your complimentary admission pass by March 30

Location: Huntington Library
338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743- Meeting Room
Time: 10:00-1:00pm
RSVP: contact@btlabs.info Limited space

02/23/2024

02/20/2024

BT Orthotic labs is thrilled to present a comprehensive Runner's Workshop scheduled for April 27, 2024. This one-day event promises invaluable insights and practical guidance to enhance your running season while prioritizing safety and well-being.

Featured Experts:

Griselle Delgado, Store Manager / Runners Edge Huntington
Steven Login Physical Therapist / Proactive Physical Therapy Owner
Soris Tribino, BOCO / BT Orthotic Labs, Inc Co-Owner
Jeff Rosa RN, CCRN / All Clear CPR, Inc. Owner
Dr Megan Chapter- Zylinski, D.O. Orthopedic Foot & Ankle

Email us for your complimentary admission pass by March 30- limited space

Location: Huntington Library
338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743- Meeting Room
Time: 10:00-1:00pm
RSVP: contact@btlabs.info

01/02/2024

WHAT IS A BUNION?
According to the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle society,
we are all familiar with the term Bunion which is the prominent bump along the inside of your big toe. Most people will notice a swollen, painful big toe, you may have a bunion. More than one-third of women in America have bunions. Bunions often are hereditary, but they also develop from wearing tight shoes.
If you have a painful, swollen lump on the outside of your foot near the base of your little toe, it may be a bunionette ("tailor's bunion"). Similar to a bunion, bunionettes can be caused by wearing shoes that are too tight. With a bunion, the base of your big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint) gets larger and sticks out. The skin may be red and tender, and wearing any type of shoe may be painful. This joint flexes with every step you take, so the bigger your bunion gets, the more it may hurt to walk. Bursitis (painful swelling with inflammation) may set in. Your big toe may tilt toward your second toe or move all the way under it.
In addition, the skin on the bottom of your foot may become thicker and painful. Pressure from your big toe may force your second toe out of alignment, sometimes overlapping your third toe or the big toe. An advanced bunion may make your foot look deformed. If your bunion gets too severe, it may be difficult to walk. Your pain may become chronic and you may develop arthritis.
Most bunions are treatable without surgery. Prevention is always best. To minimize your chances of developing a bunion, never force your foot into tight shoes that don't fit or that crowd your toes. Choose shoes that conform to the shape of your feet and ones with wide insteps, broad toe boxes, and soft soles. Avoid shoes that are short, tight, or sharply pointed, and those with heels higher than 2 1/4 inches.
If you already have a bunion, wear shoes that are roomy enough to avoid putting pressure on the big toe. This should relieve most of your pain. You may want to have your shoes stretched out professionally. You also may use protective pads to cushion the painful area, or a spacer to maintain the gap between the big toe and the second toe.

10/17/2023

Chronic Foot condition: Hallux rigidus is arthritis of the joint at the base of the big toe. Accorrding to the American orthopedic Foot & Ankle Association, It is the most common arthritic condition of the foot, affecting 1 in 40 people over the age of 50 and typically developing in those over age 30. Big toe arthritis tends to affect women more than men. Most patients feel pain in the big toe joint while active, especially when pushing off to walk. Often, there is swelling around the big toe joint or difficulty moving and bending the toe. A bump, like a bunion or bone spur, can develop on top of the big toe joint and be aggravated by rubbing against the inside of a shoe. Changes in footwear also may help. Avoiding thin-soled or higher-heeled shoes can minimize the pressure at the top of the joint. Shoes with a stiff sole, curved sole (rocker bottom), or both also may minimize joint pain. custom foot orthoses with medial arch supportsand an extension that limit motion at the MTP joint has been found to be beneficial.

06/15/2023

According to the American Academy of Foot & Ankle Orthopedic surgeons Tips for Finding the Right Athletic Shoe
When possible, shop at a store that caters to the sport in which you participate. If you are a runner, go to a running store; if you are a tennis player, purchase your shoes at a tennis shop. If this is not possible, do some research before shopping to find out what type of shoe is most appropriate for your favorite sport.
Because your feet swell throughout the day, try on shoes at the end of the day or after a workout.
To ensure a proper fit, wear the same type of sock that you typically wear when you are participating in the sport for which you are buying the shoes.
Make sure the heel counter — the back of the shoe that holds the heel in place — adequately grips your heel to ensure stability.
There should be at least a 1/2 inch space between your longest toe and the tip of your shoes.
The toe box — the front area of the shoe — should have ample room so that you can wiggle your toes. Your toes should never feel cramped in an athletic shoe.
When you try on shoes, walk around the store on different surfaces (carpet and tile, for example) to ensure that they are comfortable.
Always tighten the laces of the shoes that you are trying on so that your feet are secure in the shoe. There are many different types of lacing patterns that can be applied to the shoe to adapt to the structure of the foot.
Try on both the right and the left shoes to make sure that they fit. Also, inspect the shoes on a level surface to ensure that they are straight, even, and without defects.
Make sure that the shoes have not been sitting on the shelf for an extended period of time. While the materials of an athletic shoe are designed to accommodate a lot of stress, the cushioning may become less effective over time, even without use.
Types of Athletic Shoe

02/28/2023

Patient was fitted with an Articulating Ankle Foot Orthosis- she is now unstoppable!

02/28/2023

Patient presented with an unstable ankle. Her orthopedist referred her for a brace.

02/28/2023

Older Adult Feet Healthcare according to The American Orthopedic Foot And Ankle Society, Like other parts of the body, your feet change over time. As you age, you may notice the following changes in your feet and ankles:

The foot becomes wider and longer. It is not uncommon for individuals to notice their shoe size increasing up to two sizes from their early adulthood.

Your feet appear flatter due to mild settling of the arch.

The fat pads on the bottom of your heel and under the bones of your forefoot thin out, causing loss of natural padding and spring in the step. This can also lead to increased heel pain and calluses, as well as discomfort walking barefoot on rough surfaces.

Your feet and ankles get stiffer as they lose some of their normal range of motion and become stiffer.

You may lose balance while walking more often.

It is important to check your feet regularly and catch problems early.

12/07/2022

There's something about a holiday season that inspires us to pull out our dancing shoes. According to the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society-HOW DO I AVOID INJURIES AND PAIN WHILE WEARING HEELS?
High-heeled shoes are a popular fashion choice, but wearing them can lead to foot pain and injury. Some common injuries and pain associated with wearing high heels may be prevented with the following steps.

Foot Pain and Stress Fractures
High heels are designed to point the foot down to give your leg an attractive slender look. However, this position puts a lot of pressure on the ball of the foot, and the toes must bend up to mee​t the ground. This moves the natural padding out from under the ball of the foot, adding to the pressure placed on the ball of the foot (metatarsal heads). The pain created at the ball of the foot is called metatarsalgia.

The higher the heel, the higher the pressure on the ball of the foot. In fact, the force on the bones over time may cause the metatarsal bone to break without injury. This is called a stress fracture.

Tips to avoid metatarsalgia and stress fractures:

Wear a lower heel height – the lower the heel, the less pressure on the ball of the foot
Look for a wider toe box with a shape that matches your toe shape – the more pointed the toe of the shoe, the more the toes are crowded together, with more pressure on the ball of the foot
Limit the amount of time wearing high heels – longer time in high heels puts more pressure on the bones of the feet, which increases the risk of pain and stress fracture

08/02/2022

We are always working hard in the lab to ensure our patients' recieve the best comfort for their feet! 💙👣
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04/05/2022

Safe Exercise

When people begin a new exercise program, they often push their bodies too far and put themselves at risk for injury. The common notion that exercise must be really hard or painful to be beneficial is simply wrong. Moderation is the key to safe exercise. Safe exercise programs start slowly and gradually build up in intensity, frequency, and duration.

In addition, if you have an existing health problem, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, a history of heart disease, or are a smoker, you should contact your doctor before beginning any vigorous physical activity.

04/05/2022

According to the American Orthopedic Society Athletic Shoes are sport specific.

Wearing the appropriate athletic shoe for specific sports activities can improve comfort and performance and, most importantly, prevent injuries. Sports can place tremendous pressure on the feet, ankles, and legs. Running and jumping, for example, generate an impact force through the legs that is three to five times a person's body weight.

Today's athletic shoes are designed with specific activities in mind. If you participate in a single sport more than two times a week, you should purchase a shoe specifically designed for that sport — a running shoe, court shoe, cleats, or hiking shoe. If you are active in many different forms of exercise each week, a cross-training shoe may be the best choice.

04/08/2021

Over the last year of the Covid-19 Pandemic, patients have begun emerging from there quarantines with foot and ankle issues. They have spent more time at home walking barefoot or tackling home projects. Inactivity during the pandemic for some of us has lead to weight gain, causing further stress on the feet which oftentimes can result in foot and ankle pain. An increasing number of these patients have developed chronic heel and arch pain.
According to the Mayo Clinic- While going without shoes may feel good in the short term, a lack of arch and foot support can increase the risk of foot conditions, including:
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis, which is one of the most common causes of heel pain, is the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning.

12/08/2020

New generation of running sneakers provides more options for the reduction in plantar pressures and arthritic feet.
Plantar pressure is the distribution of force over the sole of your foot. Research on the therapeutic use of rocker soles found a reduction of peak plantar pressures by 30% in the forefoot, central forefoot and toe regions. Therefore, suggesting Trainers with rocker sole may help reduce the risk of overload in these foot regions.