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Custom orthotics

Proper foot functioning allows us to move freely without pain or dysfunction. Effective walking, running, dancing and jumping all depend on the proper foot biomechanics. Our practitioners prescribe custom orthotics after a thorough assessment and gait analysis. We use The Footmaxx System for fabrication of our orthotics.

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Foot biomechanics

Foot biomechanics is the study of the relationship of the foot to the lower leg. During walking and other movements the musculoskeletal system can generate a lot of force. Good mechanical functioning depends on many muscles and tissues of the foot.

An athlete stretches out her stride: diagram of the places and joints that orthotics affect.

The health of your body rests on your feet

Pain and disorders that can be addressed through prescription orthotics include:

  • lower back pain
  • piriformis syndrome
  • patello-femoral syndrome
  • shin splints
  • achilles tendonitis
  • heel spur syndrome
  • bunions

How we do it

We use a computerized dynamic weight bearing gait analysis. It is a state of the art technology that allows static and dynamic computer analysis of the foot and lower extremity. The Metascan plate provides detailed and precise information on function and movement patterns. Lastly, the orthotics are manufactured by 3Dmaxx Metascan or Foam Casts.

Sport specific

There are eleven sport specific Footmaxx orthotics available:

  • cross trainer
  • basketball
  • golf
  • cycling
  • marathoner
  • soccer
  • baseball
  • hockey
  • football
  • ski
  • tennis
Two X-ray images of a right foot, from top and side, with a hot spot diagram to the right.

What our patients say about us

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Very knowledgeable and helpful

“Very knowledgeable and helpful. Makes it possible for me to continue being active.” Marsha Petty-Johnson
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Exceptional practitioner

“There’s a reason for the mountain of positive reviews. Exceptional practitioner. Thank you Sandy.” Amy Cox
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So thankful to have stumbled upon Arbutus

“I’ve been very lucky in finding Joshua at Arbutus Physio. He’s been able to help me so much in the time that we’ve worked together. It’s only been a few months, if that, and I’ve been able to almost get rid of my plantar fasciitis and tendonitis, as well as some nerve pain. So thankful…
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A proactive approach

“I had an excellent initial visit with Brandon. He was extremely thorough and answered all my many questions satisfactorily. The program of exercises he provided was clearly explained with a followup email containing instructions and videos to help me. I was particularly impressed that he.focussed not only on the specific problem I came in with…
Mohsen Saharkhizan

Seen tremendous improvement

“Ramzi Hasan is such a friendly and professional practitioner and I’ve seen tremendous improvement with my wrist just after two sessions with him. Completely satisfied and totally recommended.” Mohsen Saharkhizan
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Results were fantastic

“First session, 20 minutes with Joshua and I can bend and walk normally, after a week of very painful life after an accident. Not sure if I was an easy case, but the result was fantastic.” – Michael Starosud