Custom Orthotics
Be nice to your feet
Custom foot orthotics are designed to correct imbalances, improve alignment, and optimize shock absorption, helping to reduce stress on the feet, knees, hips, and lower back. When necessary they play an important role in injury prevention, pain reduction, and long-term performance by promoting proper movement patterns and supporting the body where it needs it most.
Can be helpful in conditions such as:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Patellar pain
- Heel pain
- Metatarsalgia
- IT-band syndrome
- lower back pain
If you are in Burlington, Oakville or surrounding areas and in need of Custom Orthotics contact us below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Most people do not require custom orthotics, however if you have flat feet (overpronation) or high arched and rigid feet (oversupination), and you are also expereicing aches,pain or fatigue in your feet, legs or lower back there is a good chance that you may benfit from custom orthotics.
Most extended health care insurance plance have coverage for custom foot orthotics. We provide all necessary paperwork needed for you to be reimbursed by your insurance provider.
Custom orhotics generally last from 1-5 years, depending on the amount of use. Runners, or people that work on their feet for extended periods of time may wear them out faster than others. If you have orthotics and are unsure if they need to be replaced, consult with your health care provider.
Custom orthotics are designed to specifically to help support, align and improve the function of your feet. You will first meet with our chiropractor to discuss your symptoms, and any specific problerms you may be experiencing. The chiropractor will then perform a physical examination of your feet, ankes, knee etc.. as well as how you walk to get an understanding of your biomechanics(how you move).
We then use 3d scanning technology to create a digital model of your foot. Based on the analysis and the scan of your foot, your custom orhthotic is designed a fabricated.
When they are ready you will return and try them on to ensure that they fit. Sometimes after wearing the orthotic some adjustments need to be made, in which case we send them back to the lab to be altered.
Yes, orthotics can be removed and placed into different shoes, however it is important to note that they may not fit the same in all shoes. The shoe must have enough room to accomodate the orthotic insert. For this reason, shoes that have a removable insole are recommended.
