Custom Orthotics in Smiths Falls
A custom foot orthotic is an insert to be placed directly into your footwear. Specifically moulded from your own feet, a perfect fit is ensured. Custom foot orthotics are medical inserts designed to support how your feet absorb, transfer, and manage force during standing, walking, and activity. Each orthotic is custom-made from a mould or scan of your feet to ensure an accurate and functional fit.
When appropriate, orthotics can help support foot function, reduce strain on tissues, and improve how forces move through the lower body.
Our Approach to Orthotic Care
Orthotics are prescribed only when they are likely to support your function, comfort, and recovery. Assessment focuses not only on foot structure, but also on how your feet function during movement, how your joints load during activity, and how your symptoms respond to mechanical stress. Throughout your care, we work with you — not on you — to help you feel confident in your plan and supported in your long-term health.
How Custom Orthotics May Help
Custom orthotics may be helpful in managing conditions such as:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel pain and heel spurs
- Morton’s neuroma
When Orthotics Are Used As Part of a Bigger Plan
How Feet Affect the Rest of the Body
When foot mechanics are not functioning efficiently, the body may compensate in ways that can contribute to pain or tissue overload elsewhere. Orthotics are designed to help support more efficient force distribution and movement patterns. The position and function of the foot influence how forces move through the ankle and lower leg, knee joint, hip and pelvis, and the lower back
What Makes Custom Orthotics Different
Custom orthotics are:
- Individually moulded or scanned from your feet
- Designed based on your function and activity needs
- Built to fit inside your daily footwear
- Designed to support both comfort and function
What Your Orthotic Assessment Looks Like
If orthotics are recommended, impressions or scans are taken and sent for fabrication. Orthotic assessment may include:
- Foot structure and mobility assessment
- Walking and movement assessment
- Symptom and activity review
- Discussion of footwear and daily demands
Starting Orthotic Care
When foot mechanics are contributing to discomfort or movement limitations, custom orthotics can be an important tool in supporting comfort, function, and long-term physical health. To book an orthotic consultation, call the clinic or email the office. Online booking will be available in the future.
