CUSTOM ORTHOTICS
SUPPORT STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS OF THE FEET
Our team at Wasaga Family Foot and Orthotic Clinic strives to specially design our patients Custom Foot Orthotics to support, align, prevent, deflect, and support deformity, aiming to support/restore our biomechanical function.
Our Team at Wasaga Family Foot and Orthotic Clinic provides custom foot orthotic therapy for all residing South Georgian Bay patients.
What are Custom Orthotics?
A custom-made orthotic is a prescribed removable device that is placed in everyday footwear (running shoes, walking shoes, hiking boots) and sports footwear (ski boots, hockey skates, golf shoes, cleats) to hold the foot in its neutral and proper position to support joint, muscle, and ligament function. They promote regular and healthy biomechanical function. Custom orthotics are designed to support musculoskeletal pain, offload areas of pressure, and aid with prevention of injury/deformity.
8 Signs You May Benefit from
Custom Foot Orthotics
1) Foot/knee/hip/back pain or swelling
2) Sharp heel pain
3) You have a flat foot/fallen arch or high arch
4) You’re having problems with balance or are falling over
5) Your shoes are wearing unevenly
6) You’ve had a lower limb injury or surgery
7) You have or have had diabetes foot complications
8) Foot or toe deformities
Different Kinds of Custom Orthotics
Prescription orthotics are divided into two categories. Therefore ensuring that orthotics are designed for all ages, athletes, and health conditions such as diabetes and arthritis.
Functional
These devices are created with semi-rigid material (carbon/graphite/plastics). Functional orthotics help control abnormal motion and correct structural alignment issues.
Accommodative
This orthotic style is softer and designed to provide additional cushioning and support. These protect high-pressure areas, treat diabetic foot ulcers, painful calluses or corns, and more.
How Do I
Get Custom Orthotics?
Obtaining Custom Foot Orthotics is a detailed and intricate 5-step process.
Stage One
Stage Two
Stage Three
Stage Four
We will put the device prescription and design into production (production time is 2-3 weeks, but can be rushed in 48hr).
Stage Five
Other Important Information About Custom Orthotics
At Wasaga Family Foot and Orthotic Clinic, we want your orthotics to fit perfectly and to your satisfaction. If you are experiencing any concerns with your orthotics in specific footwear, sometimes adjustments are needed. Please call the clinic, and we will work with you to ensure a perfect fit and symptom resolution.
We have an on-site lab to modify footwear and orthotics efficiently and quickly.
Can a Chiropodist Prescribe my Custom Foot Orthotics?
Yes, Chiropodists/Podiatrists are the only regulated foot specialists whose statutory scope of practice outlines the use of Custom Foot Orthotics for treating and preventing diseases/disorders/dysfunction of the foot explicitly.
How Do Orthotics Work?
Orthotics are custom-made for your individual needs. They are designed with options for different treatment goals and applications. These include materials, shapes, sizes, structures, rigid/flexible, and soft or hard.
Full-length, custom-made orthotic devices are to be inserted inside your walking shoes, running shoes, golf shoes, hockey skates, ski boots, hiking boots or sandals in replacement of the removable insole. Also, thin, half-length, custom-made orthotics are also designed to fit into narrow dress shoes/boots.