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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
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What our patients say about us

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Front desk staff are incredibly welcoming

“Brandon is amazing! He was able to get to the bottom of my shoulder pain and give me a treatment plan in the first visit. The clinic is bright and clean, and the front desk staff are incredibly welcoming.” Melissa Phillips
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Professional and courteous

“Remy is professional, courteous and very knowledgeable.” Kyle
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Very focused on you receiving the best treatment

“I came in to the office with a pretty debilitating case of vertigo. I found out through my physiotherapist Ramzi Hasan which side was affected and proper exercises to balance things out. He his very focused on you receiving the best, most effective treatment. I have 10 more sessions and am looking forward to reaching…
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Excellent job fixing my body

“Excellent job fixing my broken body.” Jason Desroches
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Flexible and thorough

“I contacted Arbutus Physio in desperation for a last-minute appointment while visiting from out of town due to significant pain. Josh accepted me for a same-day appointment and did a thorough assessment and treatment that left me feeling MUCH better immediately. Obviously, healing takes time and I’ll need to continue once I return home, but…
Kathy Elder

Super knowledgeable and friendly

“Joshua is super knowledgeable, friendly and really helping me with my neck/shoulder.” Kathy Elder