How Custom Foot Orthotics from Davisville Yonge Clinics, Toronto can benefit those with foot problems including:
- Flat feet (pronation)
- High arches (supination)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis
- Fat Pad Syndrome
- Sports injuries
- Pediatric foot conditions
- Diabetic foot conditions
If not managed properly, all the above conditions can lead to discomfort and various complications. These conditions affect many people, causing pain, foot fatigue, and even gait (walking) or posture (alignment) problems. Custom foot orthotics from Davisville Yonge Clinics in Toronto offer a tailored solution to alleviate these issues and improve overall foot health by providing the specific support for your individual condition. People with these conditions can benefit significantly from custom foot orthotics.
Why Chose Davisville Yonge Clinics In Toronto for Custom Foot Orthotics
Custom orthotics are individually crafted to match the unique contours and requirements of your feet, considering the type of shoe you normally wear. They are not mass produced and are designed following an in-person evaluation with a physiotherapist/chiropractor that includes a plaster of paris mold of the feet. By precisely addressing alignment issues and biomechanical concerns, custom foot orthotics ensure a tailored support and comfort, improving foot health and function.
How Custom Orthotics Improve Foot Health
- Pain Relief – Custom orthotics help reduce foot, knee, hip and lower back pain by providing support thereby correcting alignment issues.
- Improve Posture – If poor alignment of the foot causes alteration of the normal position of knees or hip joints (higher in the kinetic chain) there can be significant improvement in other joints, not only the foot.
- Enhanced Mobility – With better support and pain reduction, individuals experience improved mobility and ease of movement. Custom foot orthotics can make walking, running, and other activities more comfortable.
- Prevention or Slowing of Foot Deformities – Custom orthotics can help prevent the development of common foot deformities. Some issues are strongly under hereditary control but with custom orthotics these changes can be slowed. By supporting the normal alignment of the foot, custom orthotics reduce the risk of these deformities. Early intervention can lead to better foot health and avoid some surgical interventions.
- Better Shock Absorption – Custom orthotics, in conjunction with appropriate shoes enhance shock absorption, providing cushioning and reducing impact. This improvement can lead to less fatigue and discomfort after prolonged periods of standing or walking. They can help you stay active without unnecessary pain.
- Increased Comfort in Footwear – Custom orthotics can make a significant difference by providing additional support and cushioning. It is helpful to see the type of footwear you use in order to design an orthotic that works with your needs i.e. sport or dress shoe.
- Enhanced Athletic Performance – Each sport has unique challenges. Custom orthotics can help depending on the foot demands involved in your sport.
- Special conditions in Pediatrics or the Diabetic Foot – In conjunction with your pediatrician or diabetic educator custom orthotics can be corrective or offer supportive care.
Why Chose Davisville Yonge Clinics In Toronto for Custom Foot Orthotics
Why Chose Davisville Yonge Clinics In Toronto for Custom Foot Orthotics
Reputation – we have providing custom foot orthotics for over 30 years. We do not only look at the foot but look higher up the kinetic chain (knee, hip and back). Orthotics alone do not solve all problems. Additional physiotherapy and/or chiropractic is often needed if there is an acute or traumatic injury.
Material Used – we have total control over the materials used and work with a Toronto based lab. Corrective or hard orthotics do not suit every foot. Sometimes softer materials are necessary for sports or severe foot deformities.
Level of Customization – We take into account your age, medical conditions, level of activity, and type of shoe preference along with your foot structure.
Comprehensive Assessment – We do a thorough physical assessment and gait analysis, and if needed order X-rays. We look at current shoes and also past orthotics to see why they did or did not work. The foot changes over time but there is valuable information gained from past experiences.
Professional Qualifications – Although we are physiotherapists and chiropractors we are also trained specifically in foot management.
Follow-Up Services – Orthotics require a break-in period like any new device. We educate you in the best way to do this. After a couple of weeks if there is a concern, this is an appropriate time to make modifications in your orthotics. The top cover may wear depending on your activity level and acidity level of your foot perspiration. The top covers should last for a year. The supportive shell should be good for three years unless there is a significant change in foot structure due to a trauma or degenerative condition.
Cost and Insurance – Generally custom orthotics are covered under your insurance policy but we recommend you check your specific plan. Understanding the financial aspect is a concern we will help you make an informed choice.
Process of Getting Custom Orthotics and Appropriate Steps.
- Initial Consultation
- Assessment
- Casting or taking a mold of your feet
- Orthotic Fabrication
- Fitting Appointment
- Follow-Up
Book a consultation for Custom Foot Orthotics with Davisville Yonge Clinics in Toronto. Over 30 years of experience with custom orthotics makes us experts in resolving foot conditions and restoring comfort and corrected alignment.