Orthotics

Orthotics are orthopedic gadgets that are utilized to change or alter foot work and are intended to treat, modify, and bolster different biomechanical foot issue. Some orthotics are straightforward, industrially made gadgets, for example, padded foot sole area glasses or insoles for shoes that are sold over the counter in medicate stores or other retail foundations.

What type of orthotics exists

For complex foot problems, our podiatrists may recommend a custom-made orthotic (usually with a thermoplastic material) made in a laboratory from a plaster cast moulding or a 3D scan of your foot. For less complex problems, we have a range of heat-moulded orthotics that may suffice. Making quality orthotics takes years of experience and in many ways is considered an art form. Our podiatrists have these skills and can supply quality orthotics to suit your needs.

All of our orthotics are supplied with a full length cover meaning you get an ideal fit that doesn’t move around in the shoe. Your feet are like no other and this is why our orthotics are all custom made to fit your particular foot type.

Orthotics are utilized for: 

• Easing foot torment. 
• Controlling or rectifying strange step designs. 
• Enhancing the stun engrossing properties of a foot. 
• Giving cushioning (padding) to lay sore regions on the foot, for example, corns and calluses. 
• Helping the more established foot with help. 
• Diminishing manifestations from bring down back, hip, knee, lower leg and foot that might be created from foot irregularities. 

Treatment

here are many conditions which can be treated successfully with orthotics including pain within the foot, and pain in the joints and muscles of the legs. Often (though not always) back pain has its root in the position of the pelvis and that is affected by the way we walk.

Some of the conditions which orthotics can benefit include:-

• Arthritic or other pain in the Big Toe Joint (or anywhere in the feet)
• Forefoot pain (Mortons neuroma, Metatarsalgia etc)
• Heel pain (plantar fascitis)
• Arch pain