Orthotics in Maitland
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Foot Support Tailored to Your Needs
At Maitland Central Podiatry, we offer both custom and pre-fabricated orthotics designed to provide optimal foot support, comfort and pain relief. Whether you’re dealing with foot pain, postural issues or specific conditions like flat feet or plantar fasciitis, orthotics can be a highly effective solution.
Our podiatrists work with you to determine the best type of orthotic for your needs, ensuring proper alignment, improved mobility and reduced discomfort. With custom orthotics, each pair is carefully crafted to match the unique shape of your feet, while pre-fabricated options offer a more affordable and quick solution.
We provide orthotics for a variety of footwear, such as sports shoes, work boots and everyday footwear. These include the latest from Vasyli Medical, Dola Orthotics, Control 360 and Formthotics.
Get in touch today for general podiatry, diabetic foot assessments, care plans, foot mobilisation therapies, orthotics or podiatry support products.
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Understanding Custom & Pre-Fabricated Orthotics
Orthotics are specially designed devices worn inside your shoes to provide extra support, cushioning and alignment for your feet and lower limbs.
- Custom orthotics: Custom orthotics are designed specifically for your feet based on detailed measurements and impressions. These orthotics address unique biomechanical issues, ensuring maximum comfort and support, tailored to your personal needs.
- Pre-fabricated orthotics: Pre-fabricated orthotics can be used as a more affordable and convenient alternative to custom orthotics. They come in a range of sizes and shapes, offering general support for common foot problems, such as arch pain or heel discomfort.
- Sports and work-related use: Sports orthotics are designed to provide extra cushioning and support during high-impact activities, while work-related orthotics are ideal for those in professions that require prolonged standing or walking.
- Pain relief: Both custom and pre-fabricated orthotics provide effective relief for various types of foot pain, including conditions like plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and bunions. By redistributing pressure and supporting the natural structure of the foot, orthotics help alleviate pain and promote better movement.
- Posture and alignment improvement: Orthotics can help correct postural imbalances caused by misalignment in the feet. Whether you have flat feet or high arches, orthotics provide support that can improve overall alignment, enhancing posture and reducing strain on other parts of the body.
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Biomechanical Assessment
A biomechanical assessment is a vital part of designing custom orthotics. By assessing your gait, posture and foot mechanics, our podiatrists can design orthotics that specifically address these issues.
- Identifying gait abnormalities: The assessment helps identify any abnormal patterns in your gait, such as overpronation or supination, which can contribute to foot pain and discomfort. Correcting these patterns with orthotics can improve your walking mechanics and prevent further issues.
- Assessing posture: The biomechanical assessment also looks at how your posture affects your foot health. If misalignments in your posture are detected, custom orthotics can help correct these imbalances, offering long-term relief from pain and discomfort.
- Foot function analysis: Understanding how your feet function in relation to the rest of your body is crucial in designing orthotics that provide optimal support. The assessment will help determine whether any foot issues are affecting your knees, hips or lower back.
- Personalised orthotics design: After completing the biomechanical assessment, we can design orthotics that are tailored to your unique foot structure and movement patterns. This ensures the orthotics provide maximum benefit and improve your overall foot function.
- Tracking progress: A biomechanical assessment is also useful for tracking progress after orthotics are prescribed. By repeating the assessment after a period of use, we can ensure the orthotics are working effectively and make any necessary adjustments.
