Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics are medical devices used in the management of several foot conditions to relieve pain, protect and improve the function of the foot. Custom orthotics are used to treat many biomechanical abnormalities that lead to overuse conditions. Orthotics can address the root cause of conditions such as plantar fasciitis and they are a very effective mid to long term treatment for this condition. 

Orthotics are made from a plaster cast of the foot in subtalar joint neutral position. This is the position that the foot should be in when weight bearing. In many cases, overuse conditions such as plantar fasciitis, is caused by pronation (inward rolling of the foot) that puts strain on the fascia causing micro-tears to form. Once the foot is placed into the correct neutral position, these tears can begin to heal and the orthotics will also prevent these tears from re-occurring.

Orthotics are used in the treatment of many overuse conditions such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, sesamoiditis, bunions etc. They are also used to correct abnormal pronation (inward rolling) or supination (outward rolling) of the foot when standing and walking. These over compensations can cause many overuse conditions, if treated early with orthotics, these conditions can often be avoided.