
A custom orthotic is a device designed to align the foot and ankle into the most anatomically efficient position. They look like insoles, but are biomechanical medical appliances that are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance. Custom orthotics work on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes - they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment. The plastic body of the custom orthotic helps to re-align the foot by redirecting and reducing certain motion that takes place during the gait cycle. Custom orthotics fit into your shoes as comfortably as an insole - and they have the advantage of having been made from precise imprints of your feet. Foot orthotics are medical devices inserted into existing footwear to support, align, or improve the function of the foot and lower limb.
Used in conjunction with appropriate footwear, custom orthotics can be effective in helping to treat a number of foot and lower limb problems including:
We work with The Orthotic & Orthopedic Laboratory (OOLAB), a Canadian provider of custom foot orthotics and lower-limb biomechanical solutions. To learn more about their products and services, visit www.oolab.com .
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, contact us for more information.