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Orthotics Walkerville
What are orthotics?
Orthotics are specially designed devices that provide support, cushioning, and alignment to the feet, ankles, and lower legs. They are frequently used to alleviate foot, ankle, and lower leg pain and to correct structural abnormalities like flat feet or high arches. Orthotics can also improve balance and stability, making them an excellent preventative or treatment option for injuries.
Orthotics come in a variety of types, from off-the-shelf inserts to custom-made devices that are tailored to meet an individual’s unique needs. Orthotics are made from a range of materials, such as foam, plastic, and metal, and can be worn in shoes or as a separate device. A podiatrist typically prescribes them as an effective treatment option for a range of conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and Achilles tendonitis.
How Do Orthotics Help?
Orthotic devices are highly effective in improving your mobility and reducing pain, whether they are used to treat existing issues or prevent future ones. According to research studies, 85% of patients who receive orthotic therapy for relevant injuries report an improvement or complete resolution of pain.
Adelaide Podiatry Centres provide personalised orthotic evaluation and prescription services to individuals residing in Walkerville and the surrounding areas.
Individual Orthotic Assessment and Design
Adelaide Podiatry Centre’s orthotics are unique arch supports, custom designed for individual feet utilising the most cutting edge technology. Our orthotic process & design will ensure you receive orthotics that fit comfortably, support your feet and that you are happy with!
The Benefits of Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are specially designed to fit the unique shape and needs of an individual’s feet, providing a more personalised and effective solution for foot, ankle, and lower leg problems. By taking precise measurements and scans of an individual’s feet, a custom orthotic can provide better support, cushioning, and alignment, which can help alleviate pain and improve mobility.
Custom orthotics can help address specific conditions or injuries, such as plantar fasciitis, flat feet, or arthritis, providing a more personalised and effective solution for foot and lower leg problems. By taking precise measurements and scans of an individual’s feet, custom orthotics can distribute pressure more evenly across the foot, reduce the risk of further injury, and improve overall foot function.
Types of Orthotics
Our podiatry clinics offer a range of orthotics to suit different needs, including:
Standard Half Length Orthotics
The top cover of half-length orthotics stops at the end of the orthotic shell, which is the primary component that supports your feet. These orthotics require less room in the toe box of footwear, making them versatile and easy to wear with various shoe styles.
Sporthotics
Orthotics made specifically for comfortable walking or tailored to a particular sport or activity. Sports orthotics are generally made softer to prevent blistering, and support-modified dependent on the sport and footwear.
Slimthotics
Slim line or dress orthotics are made for more specific shoe types, such as sandals, football boots and cycling shoes, where other styles of orthotics just won’t fit. Due to the fact the orthotics are made digitally we can size them to any width to the nearest millimetre.
Courthotics
Courthotics are ultra-slim orthotics designed for shoes where regular-sized orthotics may not fit. These orthotics have an adhesive base and can be easily fitted into almost any shoe for added support. They are ideal for heels and open shoes.
What Conditions Can Dry Orthotics Help With?
Conditions in which orthotics can help include:
The Orthotic Fitting Process
Our podiatrists perform a thorough analysis to ensure that your custom-made orthotics fit perfectly. Our orthotic fitting and design process includes multiple assessments to determine your unique requirements and create orthotics that are precise and accurate for your needs.
Biomechanical Examination
A biomechanical assessment of your hips, knees, ankles, and feet is conducted by your practitioner to ensure that the orthotic prescription is tailored to your specific body type, feet, and requirements. Every person is unique, which is why it is important to assess each case individually.
Computerised Gait Analysis
Your podiatrist will conduct a computerised gait analysis from head to toe. They will review the video footage and inform you how your walking pattern impacts your body.
3D Foot Scan
Following the assessment, a 3D laser precision scan of your feet is conducted to ensure the orthotics have the best fit for you. Accurate measurements of your entire foot are taken to cater to the variations in foot shapes.
3D CadCam Orthotic Design
Your orthotics are designed using the latest CAD cam software, combining the podiatrist’s assessment, gait analysis, and 3D laser scan. The 3D laser scan files are uploaded to a computer, where the orthotic’s shape is matched to your feet using highly sophisticated and precise software. The possibilities for designing the orthotics in different shapes and materials are endless in CAD cam software.
Orthotic Manufacture
Cutting-edge Australian technology is utilised to manufacture your custom orthotics directly from various rigid or soft materials. They are designed to fit your shoes perfectly and colour-coordinate with them.
Orthotic Fitting
To ensure the perfect fit, your orthotics are double-checked during your fitting appointment. We will fit them into your shoes and ensure that you are comfortable and happy before you leave. Our small onsite laboratory means that we can perform any needed adjustments on the spot and you won’t need to come back. We understand that orthotics may take time to adjust to, and we will give you instructions to help you make this transition smoother.
Our Guarantee
Customer satisfaction is our top priority at Adelaide Podiatry Centres, and we guarantee the quality of our orthotics. If you are not completely satisfied, we have an in-house laboratory to make any necessary adjustments.
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