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An Orthotic is an inlay for the shoe, manufactured to exacting specifications of the foot (often from a plaster cast)
for the purpose of:
- Alleviating foot pain
- Controlling / correcting abnormalities in walking pattern
- Controlling movement for the competitive athlete
- Providing cushioning, or shock absorbency for the patient who stands or walks all day.
- Helping the geriatric patient with a need for general support and to help them remain ambulant.
- Helping patients with knee, hip or back pain which originates at the foot.
Orthoses should only be prescription medical devices made specifically for your foot and made to take into consideration any
abnormal foot structure and function, to provide you with the ultimate of comfort and control.
DO I NEED ORTHOTICS?
If you fit into any of the above categories you are a candidate for orthoses.
Foot Mechanix can carry out a
Biomechanical Evaluation and Gait Analysis
to determine whether you need orthoses and if so, which type.
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TYPES OF ORTHOTICS
Prescription, casted orthoses.
Made from plaster moulds of your feet, together with a prescription taken from a
Biomechanical Evaluation and
Gait Analysis.
Customised, preformed orthoses.
These are pre-formed orthoses, which are customised for your individual needs, from a Biomechanical
Evaluation and Gait Analysis. These are not as accurate as prescription orthoses, but are a cheaper alternative and, depending on the
problem may be the first choice of orthotic.
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