What are orthotics used for?
Custom foot orthotics are shoe inserts designed to support the natural shape of the foot, align the ankle and improve posture and foot function in general. Our podiatrists prescribe orthotics to treat a range of foot, ankle, leg and lower back conditions. Custom foot orthotics are prescribed to help alleviate and prevent foot, ankle, and knee pain, and improve your balance and foot function in general.
The latest technology is used to design and make our custom foot orthotics. Our podiatrists prescribe your orthotics using advanced computer-aided methods. This allows us to fine-tune and manufacture your custom foot orthotic prescription with computer-aided precision and repeatability. This means that there is no need for a conventional messy and inaccurate plaster cast to make your orthotics. Instead, we record the exact contours of your foot whilst it is being held in its corrected standing position by your experienced podiatrist.
Benefits of custom foot orthotics include:
- Support your feet and legs whenever weight bearing to increase confidence and sports performance.
- Improve chronic and acute 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.
- Help your child’s foot grow in more neutral or anatomically aligned position.
- Eliminates low back pain from leg length inequalities.
- Improve your balance.
How we make your custom foot orthotics
The first step to making your custom foot orthotics begins with your initial appointment where your podiatrist will provide a musculoskeletal assessment including a video gait (walking) assessment. To completely customise your foot orthotics, we take a 3D scan of your foot, that creates an exact likeness of your foot in its corrected position. The computer measures the 3D scan to an accuracy of 0.1 mm. If any software adjustments are necessary for your custom foot orthotic, such as adding a heel raise for a short leg, your highly skilled podiatrist will display this on a high definition computer monitor so you can see your orthotic prescription before they are manufactured. The scans are then sent to our laboratory where your orthotics are completed. Our orthotics fit any shoe type from athletic to dress shoes to football or works boots – even ballet slippers.
How do you know if you need orthotics?
There are numerous reasons why you might require custom foot orthotics. Some reasons include having pain in your foot or heel, being regularly on your feet and are getting any aches or pains in the feet or legs, having high arches or flat feet, having an inward or outward rolling step, or suffering from general foot pain while walking, running, playing sports or even at rest.
The best way to find out if you need custom foot orthotics is to book a consultation with our podiatrist Kiera! Please call Back in Motion Como to make an appointment 9313 3414.
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Website: https://www.backinmotion.com.au/como
Phone Number: 9313 3414