Custom Foot Orthotics are custom shoe inserts designed to support, align and improve foot function. At Gentle Podiatry we use the latest 3D foot scanning technology ensures a quick turnaround time for accurate, comfortable and functional foot orthotics.
Anyone suffering from a chronic foot or lower limb conditions that is limiting their mobility or independence may benefit from wearing orthotics.
What conditions can orthotics help?
- Achilles Tendonosis / Tendonitis
- Ankle Sprain / Instability
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Compartment Syndrome
- Flat Feet
- Foot Callus and Corns
- High arched feet
- ITB syndrome
- Knee Arthritis
- Limb Length Difference
- Lower back pain
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
- Metatarsalgia
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Patella Maltracking Syndrome
- Peroneal Muscle Overuse/Tendonosis
- Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spur)
- Plantar Heel Bursitis
- Posterior Tibial Muscle/Tendon Dysfunction
- Shin Splint
- Sever’s Disease
Your podiatrist may prescribed orthotics for your particular foot problem after a comprehensive assessment, taking into account your own biomechanics, footwear and occupational and lifestyle factors.
References:
- Australian Podiatry Association. 2018.
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- Landorf, KB, McMillan, AM, Menz, HB 2013, Plantar heel pain: an update of its aetiology and diagnosis, Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, vol. 6 Suppl. 1 p. 18.
- Nix et al (2012)
- Springett KP, W.M., Marriott C, Epidemiology of plantar forefoot corns and callus, and the influence of dominant side. The Foot, 2003. 13(1): p. 5-9.
- Spink, M.J., H.B. Menz, and S.R. Lord, Distribution and correlates of plantar hyperkeratotic lesions in older people. Journal Of Foot And Ankle Research, 2009. 2: p. 8-8.
- AIHW, A snapshot of arthritis in Australia 2010, 2010, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Canberra.
- Menz, H.B., et al., Demographic and clinical factors associated with radiographic severity of first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot.Osteoarthritis And Cartilage / OARS, Osteoarthritis Research Society, 2015. 23(1): p. 77-82.
- Wilson F, Bleakley C, Bennett K, Mockler D. 2013 Exercise, orthoses and splinting for treating Achilles tendinopathy (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD010874. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010874.