Custom Made Orthotics

What are Orthotics?

Orthotics personalised insoles that are inserted into your shoes to correct foot alignment and poor biomechanics. They are custom made to meet your needs and specific foot shape.

Orthotics are utilized to address mechanical pathologies of the foot that will oftentimes lead to ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain.

The aim of all orthotic podiatry therapy is to minimise or possibly stop foot and lower limb pain through correcting the function of the foot, as well as treating current issues or conditions.

Who are Orthotics Suitable For?

Custom orthotics can be made to accommodate tennis shoes as well as some male/female dress shoes.

Orthotics are prescribed for people from all walks of life. Children, elite athletes, the elderly and everyone in between can all possibly benefit from the use of orthotics.

What are the Benefits of Custom Orthotics?

Orthotics are designed to correct various foot, ankle or gait problems diagnosed by your podiatrist.

They are designed to

• Reduce pain
• Increase comfort, and
• Improve how your foot functions

Do you Need Orthotics?

If you have any lower limb issues like aches, pains, sore muscles or sore feet you may benefit from orthotics.

The best way to check is to speak to our team and ask for their advice, as well as possible treatment options and outcomes.

What are the Types of Orthotics?

Orthotics can be created from a range of

• Materials,
• Styles, and
• Designs

Orthotics are broadly classified into custom orthotics and over the counter orthotics.

• Custom Orthotics are customised to your foot shape and your podiatrists' specifications
• Over the Counter Orthotics are fitted to shoes out of a box and made to specifications of the manufacturer.

Our team helps in the selection of the appropriate orthotics for your foot and how they will be used.

What Do Orthotics Help Treat?

Orthotics can treat a wide array of lower limb issues and can correct biomechanical issues and reduce pain. Some common conditions people seek orthotics for are:

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Heel Pain
• Flat Feet
• Painful Arthritis
• Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
• Corns And Calluses
• High Arched Feet
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Chronic Ankle Pain, Ankle Sprains and Ankle Instability.
• Sever’s Disease
• Morton’s Neuroma
• Metatarsalgia (pain at the ball of the foot)
• Painful Bunions

Our Approach

There are many ways to make custom foot orthotics.

We offer multiple options to suit budgets. Not just orthoses and off you go and utilize

• The plaster slipper cast which is the gold standard of casting methods. It is the optimum method of capturing the foot in neutral position, or
• 3D Scanning
• Shoe Inserts or Arch Supports - devices that are placed into one’s shoes to support the arch and diminish or eliminate pain.