Orthotics - Custom polypropylene or CAD/CAM design
The feet provide a means of locomotion, as well as function as a shock absorber for the body. - The arch of the foot is capable of absorbing the repetitive jolt of walking and protecting larger joints in the legs, hip as well as the back from wearing out and injury.
The foot structure and structural variations such as a flattened out foot (pes planus) or a high arch position (pes cavus) can harshly affect the foot's ability to perform. The result can strain the ligaments in the foot, lead to pathology's e.g. plantar fasciitis, mechanical deformities such as bunions, hammer toes, pinched nerves (neuroma) or result in aches and pains in the knees or back.
The foot structure and structural variations such as a flattened out foot (pes planus) or a high arch position (pes cavus) can harshly affect the foot's ability to perform. The result can strain the ligaments in the foot, lead to pathology's e.g. plantar fasciitis, mechanical deformities such as bunions, hammer toes, pinched nerves (neuroma) or result in aches and pains in the knees or back.
How will custom foot orthotics benefit you?
- Support your feet and legs whenever weight bearing to increase confidence and sports performance.
- Improve chronic and acute foot and lower leg sports injuries.
- Improve weight distribution and posture.
- Optimise shoe fit and comfort and absorb shock.
- Alter abnormal foot functioning position to correct many common foot ailments or prevent them from getting worse.
- Aid child’s foot grow in more neutral or anatomically aligned position.
- Eliminate low back pain from leg length inequalities.
- Improve balance.
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Firstly, when you book with us, the podiatrist will carry out a biomechanical assessment and gait analysis to determine whether orthotics would be of benefit to you.
He will likely also implement foot and ankle muscular stretches and strengthening exercises in order to strengthen your foot, not just support the foot structures with an orthotic device. We makes use of polypropylene or CAD/CAM technology through force-plate gait analysis equipment for designing and manufacturing foot orthoses. We have an in-house orthotic manufacture lab, which provides us the ability to provide patients with foot orthoses within days. The force-plate measures both dynamic and static pressures acting on the bottom of the foot as well as the parameters of gait such as step length, step time, step velocity etc. and/or by taking a Dynamic Scan of your foot, based on your presenting complaint, the sport you play or what your needs are. |
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Rigid Orthotics
Rigid orthotic devices are intended to control function and are worn mainly for walking or dress shoes.
They are often composed of a firm material, such as plastic or carbon fibre. Rigid orthotics are made from a mold after a podiatrist takes a plaster cast or other kind of image of the foot.
Rigid orthotics control motion in the two major foot joints that lie directly below the ankle joint and may improve or get rid of strains, aches, and pains in the legs, thighs, and lower back.
Semi-Rigid Orthotics
Semi-rigid orthotics provide foot balance for walking or participating in sports. The typical semi-rigid orthotic is made up of layers of soft material, reinforced with more rigid materials.
These orthotics are also used to help athletes ease pain while training and competing.
Soft Orthotics
Soft orthotics are generally used to absorb shock, increase balance, and take pressure off uncomfortable or sore spots. They are usually effective for diabetic, arthritic, and deformed feet.
Soft orthotics are characteristically made up of soft, cushioned materials so that they can be worn against the sole of the foot.
Like rigid orthotics, soft orthotics are also made from a mold after a podiatrist takes a plaster cast or other kind of image of the foot.
Rigid orthotic devices are intended to control function and are worn mainly for walking or dress shoes.
They are often composed of a firm material, such as plastic or carbon fibre. Rigid orthotics are made from a mold after a podiatrist takes a plaster cast or other kind of image of the foot.
Rigid orthotics control motion in the two major foot joints that lie directly below the ankle joint and may improve or get rid of strains, aches, and pains in the legs, thighs, and lower back.
Semi-Rigid Orthotics
Semi-rigid orthotics provide foot balance for walking or participating in sports. The typical semi-rigid orthotic is made up of layers of soft material, reinforced with more rigid materials.
These orthotics are also used to help athletes ease pain while training and competing.
Soft Orthotics
Soft orthotics are generally used to absorb shock, increase balance, and take pressure off uncomfortable or sore spots. They are usually effective for diabetic, arthritic, and deformed feet.
Soft orthotics are characteristically made up of soft, cushioned materials so that they can be worn against the sole of the foot.
Like rigid orthotics, soft orthotics are also made from a mold after a podiatrist takes a plaster cast or other kind of image of the foot.
Shoe Gear and Orthotics
An orthotic must fit snugly into a shoe and not move around.
Open heeled shoes do not accommodate orthotics well which can cause the orthotic to slide out the back of the shoe.
Dress shoes for women and some styles for men are snug fitting slip-ons, leaving little room for addition of an orthotic.
Orthotic design can be varied to fit the narrower slip on style shoe.
For some people, two pair of orthotics is more practical, providing the greatest variety
of shoe wear for different shoe types and activities.
Wear and Tear
Even when used properly, the materials of an orthotic can wear out. As long as the plastic plate has not deformed, the device can be reprocessed by replacing worn out materials and heel post stabilizers.
An orthotic must fit snugly into a shoe and not move around.
Open heeled shoes do not accommodate orthotics well which can cause the orthotic to slide out the back of the shoe.
Dress shoes for women and some styles for men are snug fitting slip-ons, leaving little room for addition of an orthotic.
Orthotic design can be varied to fit the narrower slip on style shoe.
For some people, two pair of orthotics is more practical, providing the greatest variety
of shoe wear for different shoe types and activities.
Wear and Tear
Even when used properly, the materials of an orthotic can wear out. As long as the plastic plate has not deformed, the device can be reprocessed by replacing worn out materials and heel post stabilizers.