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Foot orthoses

Preventing pain requires a good foundation

Foot orthotics are designed to support proper foot function and correct certain biomechanical imbalances that can cause pain or limit your daily activities. Custom-made following an evaluation by a podiatrist, they are adapted to your foot shape, gait, activity level, and the type of shoes you wear. They are suitable for children, adults, workers, athletes, and people living with certain health conditions requiring specific support.

Benefits of foot orthotics

Foot orthotics can also improve posture and reduce the energy expenditure required by the body to move. In addition, they optimize the transmission of forces from the foot to the rest of the lower limb (ankle, leg, knee, hip, lower back) reducing foot pain and potentially contributing to knee and back benefits.

By investing in a pair of orthotics today, you will be taking a proactive step towards injury prevention, injury healing and maximizing your performance potential.

Here are the conditions that plantar orthotics can help you with

Hallux valgus
Hallux limitus
Metatarsalgia
Morton’s neuroma
Tailor’s bunions
Hammer toes
Plantar facsitis
Plantar fibroma
Periostitis
Achilles tendon tendonitis
Crow’s feet syndrome
Lower limb length inequality leading to low back pain
Etc.

Types of foot orthotics

Custom fitted foot orthotics

Health is a priority, and your feet should be no exception, even if you wear shoes that are adapted for office work. Custom foot orthotics allow you to receive optimal treatment for a variety of conditions. By asking your podiatrist, the custom fitted foot orthotic can benefit people who must wear (narrow) dress shoes while correcting foot alignment and reducing foot pain.

Hybrid foot orthotics

Hybrid foot orthotics are an in-between of the custom made orthotic and the sports orthotic. They can be adapted to many shoes while being more effective for certain foot pathologies such as hallux valgus, metatarsalgia and morton’s neuroma. Your podiatrist will be able to advise you well with the style of shoes you wear and your lifestyle.

Sports orthotics

Foot orthotics are invaluable to athletes because they ensure performance and reduce the risk of injury. By providing biomechanical balance to the foot, properly fitted orthotics can improve shock absorption, reduce energy loss, promote smoother movements and make propulsion more efficient for athletes. They can also reduce muscle fatigue more quickly, which helps endurance in certain sports. It is important to consult your podiatrist who will be able to properly assess your individual needs and recommend the best solution. With personalized support, you can practice your activity with greater comfort and reach your full potential.

Foot orthotics for diabetics

Diabetes can create foot problems by altering the nerves and arteries. In more severe cases, the diabetic foot can lead to ulcerations that can lead to foot infection and even amputation. Fortunately, the diabetic foot orthosis helps to protect against these complications through its semi-rigid or accommodative design with overlays tailored to the diabetic patient. This provides pressure point relief by distributing the foot pressure evenly to prevent injury and progressive deformity of the diabetic foot.

Pediatric foot orthotics

As early as 18 months of age, the podiatrist can prescribe foot orthotics for children who require better stability and balance in their gait development. The podiatrist has the ability to determine if your child is within the normal range of motor and neurological development and alignment of the lower limb posture and gait. Children’s orthotics are specifically designed to adapt to the changing size and shape of the foot during growth spurts, ensuring that biomechanical deficiencies do not go unchecked. Wearing foot orthotics can give young feet a healthy foundation and can help them grow to their full potential.