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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.

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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
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What our patients say about us

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Entire staff are so kind

“Super thankful for my experience at Arbutus. Joshua spent several weeks helping me figure out my injury and after many beneficial visits, I feel healthier and way more aware of what my body needs day to day, and during exercise. He was very knowledgeable, easy to get along with and explained things perfectly. The entire…