Orthotics Therapy

Foot orthotics are devices designed to support, align or improve the function of the foot. They are used to treat and correct various biomechanical foot problems. Prescription foot orthotics are custom-made specifically to meet the needs and biomechanics of the individual.

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A biomechanical assessment, footwear assessment, and consideration of occupational and lifestyle factors are all taken into consideration before the podiatrist recommends prescription foot orthotics. If orthotics are recommended, the podiatrist will design a care plan. This will outline your diagnosis, the type of orthotics you have been prescribed, the recommended footwear to wear with your orthotics, and any activity modification or additional treatment.

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Orthotics redistribute the pressure of the body's weight across the feet and provide long-term support in the treatment of many foot and leg problems, for example, corns, bunions, calluses and ulcers. They can also help with the rehabilitation of acute and chronic foot conditions. These include stress fractures, chronic heel, shin, knee and lower back pain, and recurrent ankle sprains.

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We use the latest technology to prescribe and manufacture prescription orthotics. The feet are scanned using an in-built 3D digital scanner on an iPad or iPhone, helping us achieve an accurate representation of the feet. The 3D optical technology provides accuracy to within a fraction of a millimetre. This process is quick and involves no messy plaster.

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We provide a comprehensive service from our St Ives clinic, which includes orthotic fitting, fine-tuning and assistance with any problems experienced while wearing your orthotics.