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What Are Custom Made Orthotics?
-Custom orthotics are shoe inserts that are specifically designed and made to fit an individual's unique foot shape and address their specific foot and lower limb conditions. They are typically prescribed and made by podiatrists and chiropodists. They help align your feet which will in turn align everything else – your knees, back, shoulders etc.
Benefits of orthotics?
Why Do I Need Orthotics?
- There are many reasons why one may require an orthotic.
Why Visit A Foot Specialist For Orthotics?
- Podiatrist / Chiropodist are foot specialists who are extensively trained to assess and diagnose your foot pathologies.
- We encourage follow-up visits and annual check ups to ensure everything is working as it should be!
What Can I Expect During The Visit
- Biomechanical assessment and gait analysis leading to a diagnosis.
- Footwear Assessment
- Consultation on what is needed
- Casting / Foot Impression for orthotics to be made (Plaster casts, 3D Scanner, Laser Technology etc.)
-Custom orthotics are shoe inserts that are specifically designed and made to fit an individual's unique foot shape and address their specific foot and lower limb conditions. They are typically prescribed and made by podiatrists and chiropodists. They help align your feet which will in turn align everything else – your knees, back, shoulders etc.
Benefits of orthotics?
- Improved comfort: Orthotics are designed to provide support and cushioning to the feet, which can help reduce discomfort and pain. By providing a custom fit, custom made orthotics can ensure that the feet are properly supported, reducing pressure on sensitive areas and reducing pain and discomfort.
- Reduced pain: Orthotics can be highly effective in reducing pain and discomfort associated with a variety of foot and ankle problems, including tendonitis, high arches, heel spurs etc. By correcting abnormal foot mechanics and providing support where it's needed most, custom made orthotics can help alleviate pain and improve overall foot function.
- Improved balance and stability: Custom made orthotics can also help improve balance and stability, which can be particularly beneficial for older adults or those with conditions that affect their balance.
- Improved athletic performance: Athletes who wear custom made orthotics may experience improved performance and reduced risk of injury. Orthotics can help improve shock absorption, reduce strain on the feet and ankles, and improve overall foot mechanics, all of which can help athletes perform at their best.
- Prevention of foot problems: Custom made orthotics can also help prevent foot problems from occurring in the first place. By providing proper support and cushioning, orthotics can help reduce the risk of conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and heel spurs, particularly in those who are at a higher risk due to their job or lifestyle.
Why Do I Need Orthotics?
- There are many reasons why one may require an orthotic.
- For example, as seen in the illustration above, collapsed / flattened arches put pressure on not only your feet but other areas of your body as well (knees, hips, lower back, and upper back). As a result, you may experience pain in these areas at some point in your life.
Why Visit A Foot Specialist For Orthotics?
- Podiatrist / Chiropodist are foot specialists who are extensively trained to assess and diagnose your foot pathologies.
- Creating a suitable orthotic based on your foot condition requires extensive knowledge and training (as seen in the illustration above).
- 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles make up the foot!
- We encourage follow-up visits and annual check ups to ensure everything is working as it should be!
What Can I Expect During The Visit
- Biomechanical assessment and gait analysis leading to a diagnosis.
- Footwear Assessment
- Consultation on what is needed
- Casting / Foot Impression for orthotics to be made (Plaster casts, 3D Scanner, Laser Technology etc.)