Why Custom Orthotics
Custom Orthotics can be an integral part of your injury management, your sports performance, or added comfort to your daily walk. At PhysioDNA, our team is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality custom orthotic that fits your feet and shoes perfectly. We understand that everyone’s feet are unique and conventional off the shelf insoles do not take into account your body type, daily activities, and movement goals.
Our experienced therapists will conduct a thorough assessment of your foot, your gait pattern, and your daily activities to determine which type of orthotic would be best for your lifestyle. Historically, orthotics were constructed using a foam casting box to make an impression of your foot, which were often time-consuming and tedious. We offer custom orthotics crafted with cutting-edge 3D scanning technology to capture intricate details of your foot structure to ensure a precise and comfortable fit for your unique foot. It also allows us to have a digital record of your foot, allowing for a seamless process for future orthotic needs or adjustments rather than requiring repeat scans. It is quick, easy, and non-invasive so we can tailor your custom orthotics to your needs.
Custom orthotics offer many benefits:
- Improved Comfort: Orthotics can help distribute weight evenly across your feet, reducing pain and discomfort from conditions like plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and overuse injuries.
- Enhanced Support and Stability: Orthotics can provide targeted support for your arches, improving balance and stability, especially beneficial for athletes or those prone to ankle problems.
- Better Posture and Alignment: By correcting any misalignments in your feet, orthotics can improve your posture and body mechanics, potentially reducing pain in your knees, hips, and back.
- Increased Activity Level: Orthotics can allow you to participate in activities pain-free and with improved performance.
What does the custom orthotics process look like?
- Detailed history: Our therapist will have a conversation with you to determine your goals, any problem areas in your feet, and discuss previous injuries or acute/chronic pain that may be caused by misalignment in your feet.
- Movement assessment: We will assess your posture, gait, and functional movements (ex: squat, lunge, jump) to watch how your foot shape changes during day-to-day movements.
- 3D foot scan: We’ll capture a detailed 3D scan of your feet using our top-tier scanning technology.
- Orthotic design: Our partners will cut and shape custom orthotics using the 3D scan and our assessment information to tailor your orthotics to your needs and biomechanics.
- Orthotic fitting: After about 2 weeks, we’ll test out your new orthotics to ensure they fit properly, and observe the changes in your posture, gait, and functional movements to ensure they provide optimal support.
Invest in your feet and experience the difference of custom orthotics with our 3D scanning technology at PhysioDNA. Contact us today to schedule an appointment in downtown Toronto or Oakville to take a step towards better comfort and performance!
Key Takeaways
It is important to note that custom orthotics are not for everyone. Our consultations are complimentary sessions where you will meet the therapists and a discussion can be had on how best to manage your challenges and see what solutions are best for your needs.
At PhysioDNA we look at the whole person and tailor your solution accordingly. Our experienced therapists care about how you are walking, what your daily routine is (if you are standing or sitting regularly), what your work life is like and more. If you have used orthotics in the past, we will not just blindly copy old orthotics but look with a fresh set of eyes how your feet have changed over the years and what some of your goals are, if you are in pain, have stiffness, or just want to take a preventative approach to your foot health.
We partner with the Best!
The company we use for creating your custom orthotics. At PhysioDNA we use the latest technologies to ensure as a client you are receiving the best product available on the market. PhysioDNA has partnered with Orthogenics Laboratories 3D Laser Specialists. The company is a pedorthist-owned and operated lab that has been providing custom-made orthotics to clinics since 2014. They have a 50 years of combined experience in the industry, and dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible service and products. PhysioDNA is proud to be a partner with such a reputable company.
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What are orthotics?
The human foot takes the burden of our full body weight throughout the day. We walk on it, jump on it and spend the majority of our waking hours putting some level of stress through it. Orthotics are supports that are used un the sole of our footwear to assist the foot in daily activities or sports. They can be worn in our everyday walking shoes, work shoes or sports shoes. Custom orthotics are made using our 3D technology scanning system and use the best foot orthotic labs in the industry. We insist on the highest level of quality craftsmanship and a perfectly custom made to our specifications.
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What is the process. Is this covered by insurance?
In order to be fit for your orthotics, you can book in for a 30 minute assessment and fitting session via our online booking system. This session will include an in-depth functional analysis of your feet, 3D scanning technology, gait analysis and a biomechanical analysis. All information will be used in the custom creation of your orthotics. A fitting appointment (15 mins) will be booked in 2 weeks following the appointment for you to try your new orthotics on!
Your custom orthotics can be covered by extended health benefits (please double check with your insurance company). You may need a physicians referral for your insurance to cover the session. We will provide you documentation of a gait assessment, biomechanical examination and a letter outlining the fabrication process of our foot orthotics. Along with the receipt for payment this will assist with your insurance claim.
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Help & Support
For additional support feel free to call us at 905-338-2437 or send us an email clinic@physiodna.com
We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
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FAQs
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How can I determine if I need custom orthotics?
If you have flat feet, high arches, or any other foot conditions like arthritis and plantar fasciitis, you may need custom orthotics. Our therapists will be able to provide you with specifics on what kind of custom orthotics you may need, depending on your condition.
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What is the process for getting custom orthotics at PhysioDNA?
Our podiatrists at PhysioDNA will take a three-dimensional picture of each foot to determine whether custom orthotics are necessary. We will use those photos together with the right measurements to construct a custom pair of orthotics that will improve your foot function, increase your comfort and provide you with better mobility.
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How long does it take to receive my custom orthotics after the initial assessment?
The average time to create custom orthotics is between 4 and 6 weeks.
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How do I care for and maintain my custom orthotics?
Although it is okay to wash your custom orthotics, our therapists recommend that you avoid immersing them in water entirely. Hand wash your orthotics using warm water, a small amount of soap, and a moist cloth rather than putting them in the washing machine with other clothing.
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Can I use custom orthotics in all types of footwear?
Custom orthotics are frequently interchangeable across shoes that are similar in design. For instance, your walking or hiking shoes should be able to accommodate the orthotic designed for your running shoes. On the other hand, a custom orthotic could not fit or function as well in dress shoes, sandals, skates, or skis.
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What should I expect when I first start using my custom orthotics?
Orthotics should not be painful to use while running, leaping, or walking on a daily basis. However, there will be some getting used to during the first few wears. Even though there shouldn’t be any pain on the initial use, breaking in new orthotics usually causes some discomfort.
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