FIRST, YOU DO NOT NEED A REFERRAL TO SEE US FOR ORTHOTICS. We can write prescriptions for your orthotic insurance coverage!
Orthotics, also known as orthoses, refers to any device inserted into a shoe, to control biomechanical dysfunction and joint problems ( example: hyperpronation, supination, fallen arches, collapsed joints, etc ). orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably. While over-the-counter insoles are available and may help people with mild symptoms, they normally cannot correct the wide range of symptoms that prescription foot orthoses can since they are not custom made to fit an individual's unique foot structure. Custom Orthotics are like your prescription glasses, exactly made to correct your individual need and problem so it can work with precision.
Orthotic devices come in many shapes, sizes, and materials and fall into three main categories: those designed to change foot function, those that are primarily protective in nature, and those that combine functional control and protection.
At this clinic, we make orthotic insoles by using different casting techniques:
- 3-D Scan to obtain volumetric positive casts that are replicas of your feet. This is the most recent technology that gives greater precision, and approved by insurance companies and our professional organizations!
- 3-D Plaster Casts
- 3-D foam box molds
Rigid Orthotics
Rigid orthotic devices are designed to control function and are used primarily for walking or dress shoes. They are often composed of a firm material, such as plastic or carbon fiber. Rigid orthotics are made from a mold after a Foot Specialist 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 eliminate strains, aches, and pains in the legs, thighs, and lower back.
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 typically made up of soft, cushioned materials so that they can be worn against the sole of the foot, extending from the heel past the ball of the foot, including the toes. Like rigid orthotics, soft orthotics are also made from a mold after a Foot Specialist takes a 3-D mold or other kinds of image of the foot.
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. Semi-rigid orthotics are often prescribed for children to treat flatfoot and in-toeing or out-toeing disorders. These orthotics are also used to help athletes mitigate pain while they train and compete. Many of our orthotics at the Medical Centre Foot Clinic are semi-flexible or semi-rigid, often with heel cushions embedded within them.
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