Balance, Support, and Better Movement
An orthotic is a device worn inside shoes, designed to align the foot and ankle into a more anatomically efficient position. Orthotics support, correct, and help prevent foot abnormalities or deformities.
A well-designed orthotic also controls how the foot strikes the ground, absorbs shock, and reduces stress through the feet, knees, hips, and lower back.
A well-designed orthotic also controls how the foot strikes the ground, absorbs shock, and reduces stress through the feet, knees, hips, and lower back.
Prefabricated Orthotics
These ready-made orthotics are typically constructed from Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), a flexible material.
They provide a standardised level of correction and come in various sizes to fit most shoes. Podiatrists can modify these orthotics for added support or cushioning.
They provide a standardised level of correction and come in various sizes to fit most shoes. Podiatrists can modify these orthotics for added support or cushioning.
Precast Orthotics
Precast orthotics (e.g., ‘Joeys’) are selected based on foot tracings and matched to the most suitable template.
They offer the same premium padding options as custom orthotics. Made from polypropylene, they tend to be more rigid and longer-lasting than EVA.
They offer the same premium padding options as custom orthotics. Made from polypropylene, they tend to be more rigid and longer-lasting than EVA.
Custom-Made Orthotics
Custom orthotics are created using direct plaster moulds or 3D foot scans. Made from EVA or polypropylene, they’re prescribed after a detailed biomechanical assessment.
These devices are recommended when prefabricated or precast orthotics cannot provide the correction or support needed for the patient’s condition.
These devices are recommended when prefabricated or precast orthotics cannot provide the correction or support needed for the patient’s condition.