Custom orthotics are devices that are inserted into footwear to support or correct your foot function.
When appropriately prescribed, custom orthotics Ottawa can:
Decrease pain, not only in the foot but in other parts of the body such as the knee, hip, and lower back.
Increase stability in an unstable joint.
Prevent a deformed foot from developing additional problems.
Improve overall quality of life.
While custom orthotics Ottawa can be made by several different processes, at our Barrhaven physiotherapy, Orleans physiotherapy, and Westboro physiotherapy locations, our custom orthotics Ottawa take a foam impression of the patient’s foot in a “neutral” position and send it to a laboratory with an Ottawa physiotherapist’s direction for correction.
At the lab, technicians pour plaster into the mould and, when it hardens, it reproduces the bottom of the individual’s foot. The technicians then use the physiotherapist’s directions to custom-make a device to meet the patient’s specific needs.
those in need of relief of painful foot problems or an injury
people who must walk or stand excessively on the job
those who are active in sports: orthotics will often increase endurance, performance and strength
overweight individuals: orthotics can help to counteract the extra stress on the feet, as minor problems are often magnified due to the increased weight
older adults who may have developed arthritis in their feet: orthotics are particularly effective in relieving foot fatigue and discomfort
orthotics may also be prescribed for children who have a foot deformity
Different types of custom orthotics Ottawa are available for different uses. There are a number of sport-specific orthotics designed for use in running/walking shoes, ski boots, skates, golf shoes, and court shoes. Sandals come with the orthotic built in a way to prevent slippage. Dress shoes generally don't have much extra space and therefore come with a thinner orthotic. There are also Ottawa orthotics designed for special health needs such as arthritis and diabetes. Talk to us about what type of Ottawa Custom Orthotic would best suit your needs!
