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Custom Foot Orthotics
An 'orthotic' is a device designed to restore your natural foot function. Many musculoskelatal complaints as a result of walking or running, such as foot or heel pain, knee pain and lower back pain can be caused by poor foot function or improper biomechanics.
Prescription Orthotics re-align and stabilize the foot and ankle bones to their neutral position, thereby restoring natural foot function. In turn this helps alleviate other problems originating in the feet. Additionally, orthotics give a more even weight distribution, taking pressure of sore spots (e.g. the ball of the foot, corns in between toes, bunions etc) and they provide some shock absorption.
Who needs orthotics?
Orthotics benefit people with foot pain or discomfort due to imbalance (biomechanical complaints). Imbalances such as Flat feet, over prontion, over supintion, rigidft, heel pain, knee pain and shin pain.
Can you wear the orthotics during all daily activities?
People who stand or walk all day will benefit from orthotics.
If you suffer from pain during any form of sporting exercise then orthotics can reduce the pain associated with your condition.
For overweight individuals, cusom orthotics will help to counteract the extra stress being placed on the feet.
What specific conditions may be helped?
Below is a list of all the conditions that orthotics can help.
Achilles Tendonitis, Corns, Metatarsalgia, Sesamoiditis, Ankle Sprains, Flat Feet, Neuroma, Tendonitis, Arch Pain, Heel Pain, Over Pronation, Top of the foot pain, Bunions, Knee Pain, Shin Pain, Toe Pain. Imbalance in your feet can alter the bony structure of your feet and lower legs, foot orthotics may eliminate posture problems and foot and leg pain.
Do I need a prescription to get custom orthotics?
No. Chiropractor's are primary health care professional and therefore do not need a physician's referral. Custom orthotics are orthotics that are especially molded to your feet. Our prescription custom orthotics are designed and manufactured using the Doctor's prescription and from a computer generated foot pressure scan.
Why do I need orthotics?
Imbalances of the bones of the feet can result in abnormal foot motion (over pronation or supination). This can impair foot function which can result in abnormal rotation of the legs and sometimes affects theankles, knees, hips or back. If we combine these tremendous forces with the need for precise balance, we can see how small structural changes in the foot can make significant differences. Orthotics help to improve those structural changes.
How long will my Foot Orthotic Last?
Usually between 12 to 18 months.
Does it take time to get used to orthotics?
Your feet need time to adjust to the correct biomechanical (walking) position. Orthotics should be gradually used to begin with. During the first 48 hours of use, use the orthotics for approximately 3-4 hours. After this period of time it is recommended you use the orthotics for 6-8 hours. In the second week of use the orthotics can be utilized all day.
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