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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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Welcomed with the most delightful smile

“I had a great experience with the Arbutus team. Every time I stepped into the clinic, I was welcomed with the most delightful smile and greeting from Rayanne. My physiotherapist, Josh, helped me along with my healing journey. I can tell he knows what he is doing. He not only helped me heal the injury…
William Weathersby

Polite, friendly, knowledgeable

“Polite, friendly staff and knowledgeable physiotherapists who are well trained at their job.” William Weathersby
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Quality of life is so important for happiness.

“Sandy Wilson is a true healer. She had previously resolved a shoulder pain that I had suffered with for two and a half years. This summer I suffered from a hip pain that prevented me from standing or walking for a few minutes without significant pain. Thanks to Sandy, I have my life back with…
Jarrett Lindal review profile

Stronger than before the injury

“Connor is great! he’s extremely knowledgeable with physiotherapy and is a great guy. I went in with a knee injury and he diagnosed it quickly and built a recovery plan that worked great! my knee is now stronger than it was before the injury. His shirt collection is outstanding also. The front desk staff is…
Shraddha Saraf review

Sweet, understanding and actually helped

“Amazing people here. Friendly and awesome. My physiotherapist Fawn Whiting was sweet, understanding and actually helped relieve back pain from which I was suffering for a few years. She taught me few excercises which i still do from time to time to relieve back pain. Thanks Arbutus and Fawn 😁” Shraddha Saraf
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Very thorough

“Hatty is very thorough and worked through her break to assess me.” – Suzanna Swift