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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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Kind, informative, and patient

“Joseph was kind, informative and patient. Exercises were helpful in helping my broken ankle to heal. Reception was very friendly.” Colleen Haire
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I had the best experience

“Had broken my elbow and wrist. I had the best experience. Josh had made a detailed program for me, and it was fantastic. It was progressive without overdoing anything. He listened when I said I had certain pains and changed up the exercises as needed to suit where I was at. Will 100% go back…
larry earnhart review

Very impressed

“Very impressed with the staff. Friendly, helpful and knew who I was after my first visit. Libby, my physio is great. Very knowledgeable, down to earth and really works to help my condition out.” Larry Earnhart
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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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Knowledgeable and gentle

“My first physiotherapy appointment today with Hatty was great. She was very thorough, answered all my questions without me having to ask, explained my situation so I understood and came up with an exercise and lifestyle plan before I left. She is very knowledgeable, gentle and knows her stuff. She made everything effortless for me….
Chantelle van den Berg

Feeling so much relief

“Beautiful clinic, friendly and professional. PT Shannon was great and as a PT myself I really appreciated her experienced hands and knowledgeable help in relieving my neck muscle spasms with great tips and home exercises to continue with. I’m feeling so much relief already since my appointment, thank you again.” Chantelle van den Berg