Testimonials
- Having had custom orthotics done by Stand Your Ground, I have compared
them to other custom orthotics by other companies, Linda Deschamps
experience in making an orthotic that is comfortable to wear and effective
was felt right away. Many others that I have had done by others, still sit in
my closet having experienced so much discomfort. As a person with a recent
hip replacement it is critical that I have a good foundation for walking and
keeping my alignment correct. Stand Your Ground has provided me that
opportunity - providing comfort and corrective support with orthotics that I
look forward to having in any shoes I wear.
- Steve Dine
- I was referred to Linda Deschamps, at "Stand Your Ground" by my chiropractor
who assured me Linda was both competent and caring. I had been having
knee pain for about eight years and it was affecting various activities at home
and most importantly with my curling which I am most keen about. I had
been checked by general practitioners, an orthopaedic surgeon, received
massage therapy and physiotherapy as well as taking countless pills to
lubricate my joints. I had to actually forego my curling one winter due to the
pain and finally succumbed to a knee slider so I could continue the sport.
Needless to say, curling was not too much fun with the continual pain and
deterioration of my game skills.
My check up with Linda was initially to see if I required orthotics which might
take pressure off my knees. After a thorough analysis Linda was honest
saying that orthotics might help but the condition of my feet were generally
pretty good. She asked if I had considered using a knee brace. I had looked
at braces in drug stores over the years but didn't know much about them so
never thought they might help. Linda had many braces in her shop to look
at. She took a great deal of time to find me a brace that fit., explained how it
would work and showed me how to wear it. She was not only knowledgeable
but demonstrated a lot of care in the process.
It works.!!.............After more than eight years of pain and frustration I have
curled for over a month, painlessly and I have been able to go back to my
original delivery. I have gained new confidence and am progressing well in
improving my game. To be fair, as Linda stated ,the brace allows me to track
well and gives me support but to have a good working knee I do have to
stretch regularly. Thank you Linda..........where were you eight years ago???
I highly recommend Linda at "Stand Your Ground" for all kinds of lower limb
problems.
- Gord Mitchell
- Soccer requires a lot of running, jumping and frequent sudden stops: this applies
intense and abnormal stress to my feet, ankles and knees. The Orthotics
provided by Linda at Stand Your Ground have enabled me to protect and
stabilize my ankles comfortably and have helped to reduce and prevent injury
from occurring this season.
- Veronica
- I'm writing to say 'thank you' for helping me so many times over the last X
years, and especially these past two months. I had been using my orthotics,
but obviously not as much as I should have been. The pain in my right ankle/
foot was considerable and I was limping quite badly. With your expertise (and
hiding your horror) you quickly had me fitted with a new orthotic, suggested
physio, and sent me on my way. Six weeks later, while I still have some
discomfort, it's so much better than before. Each step I take I'm waiting for
the pain to be there, and it's not! I even wore a slip-on pair of shoes (yes,
with my orthotic inside) and my ankle didn't hurt….my toes did because the
shoe was tight but at least my ankle didn't hurt. I was delighted (although I
quickly put back on my running shoes again).
Thank you for all the times you've adjusted one or more of my orthotics and
my shoes, as you did this morning, to make them even more comfortable.
I am deeply in your debt. Your store should renamed 'Feet for a lifetime'
or 'These feet are made for walking'!
- Ruth Rees
- My Orthotics work Great, I can feel the improvement in my walking, running and
skating with them in! I notice that since I have started using them my posture
has improved. My knees and feet don't hurt nearly as much as they did,
when I used normal insoles. They are made of awesome colours and are very
comfortable! I highly recommend "Stand Your Ground" to anyone who needs
insoles! Thank you for everything!
- Michael McConnell
