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As well as the full range of treatments we offer for all types of condition, we are able to provide these services and assessments too:
Functional orthotics are custom-made inserts designed to go into your shoes. They are configured based on the findings of a detailed biomechanical assessment (with digital video gait analysis) combined with scans from our newly acquired foot scanner.
Biomechanical assessment scans are the modern-day equivalent of plaster of Paris Cast's. We simply take a scan of your feet in a non-weight bearing and semi-non-weight bearing position in your neutral position. The Scans are then sent to our laboratory in the USA at a touch of a button to have your fully functional rigid orthotic made, along with a prescription to treat your foot or leg condition.
The laboratory adjusts with necessary corrections based on your prescription requirements. Then the Computer generates a three-dimensional model of your foot from the scans and gives a replica of your feet. We are then ready for the orthotic plates to be moulded to your feet.
Sometimes we do need to cast the feet; each cast impression is taken with your foot held in its neutral functioning position. Then, the casts, along with a detailed prescription for treating your foot condition, are sent to a specialist orthotic laboratory in the USA. Each cast is filled with liquid plaster-of-Paris and allowed to dry overnight.
If you require a specialised ankle foot orthotic called a Richie Brace, we will need to cast your foot and lower leg. A Richie Brace is a foot and ankle supporting orthotic rather than a shoe insert.
Once the original cast shell is removed, we will have an exact plaster replica of your foot. We will then make necessary corrections in the laboratory based on prescription requirements. Then, the appropriate orthotic materials are vacuum-pressed into the corrected model of your foot. Following a series of carefully monitored finishing steps, your durable (lifetime guarantee) orthotics are complete and ready for dispensing.
The purpose of functional orthotics is to control/improve the way your feet and legs work. More specifically, they help the bones and muscles of your feet, legs, pelvis and back to function correctly. This reduces the underlying functional abnormality causing your discomfort in the first place.
Orthotics can be used to treat a whole host of problems, from pain in the bottom of your feet to pain in your back. We treat many people with differing conditions, such as:
Sports orthotics extend to the entire length of your foot. As such, they are designed to replace the original footbed of your running shoe, trainer, casual walking shoe, hiking boot or ski boot. This creates a supporting surface that is configured precisely to the shape of your foot. Dress orthotics are for use in more formal footwear. Therefore, they are more narrow than sports orthotics and only extend to the ball of the foot to allow more space in the front of your dress shoe.
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