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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

Jasper Blake runs

Incredible feel for what is going on and how to fix it

“Because of Sandy’s own athletic background she brings both a deeper sense of what is going on and the sense of urgency that most people feel when they are injured. When you have something wrong you just want to get on with it. Sandy has an incredible feel for what is going on and how…
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Helped in lowering my concussion symptoms

“I was quite nervous to see a chiropractor for the first time. I had always heard that going to a chiropractor would make problems worse and how it was better not to take the risk in seeing one. I looked online, and thought I would give Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre a try as I…
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Best physiotherapy experience

“I had Remy after a bike incident. Best physio therapy experience and I booked for the next few weeks. Thank you so much for the great treatment!” Hanna Kim
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I am now totally pain-free!

“I love the new Arbutus Physiotherapy location in the Westshore. All the physiotherapists are professional, experienced and caring. I had suffered with chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis for years, following advice and treatments I am now totally pain free! I really like that that Arbutus Physiotherapy has a special focus on sports rehabilitation amongst…
Mark Moldowan

I feel better after each session

“Ramzi was very helpful and is solving the problem. I feel better after each session. He explains things well.” Mark Moldowan
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Exceptional practitioner

“There’s a reason for the mountain of positive reviews. Exceptional practitioner. Thank you Sandy.” Amy Cox