Test your need for Orthotic Support!
If you agree with any of the statements below, please ask us how orthotics could make you feel better, from the ground up.
- My feet are sore on a regular basis.
- I spend a good portion of my day standing or walking on hard surfaces.
- I play sport regularly (squash, golf, running, etc)
- Standing, walking or running gives me joint pain (ankles, knees, hip, or back).
- I am over 40 years old.
- I have visible foot problems (bunions, fallen arches, corns etc)
- One of my legs is shorter than the other.
- I have knock-knees or bow-legs.
- My shoes wear out quickly or unevenly.
- My feet ‘toe out’ when I walk.
Why is Gaitscan important?
Your foot is in contact with the ground for about 0.8 of a second when walking an about 0.25 seconds when running. Imagine trying to determine normal or abnormal foot function with the naked eye in a quarter of a second? This is too difficult for even an experienced practitioner. The Gaitscan system records your timing sequences during gait as you walk or run across the pressure plate. This enables us to have a clear picture of your foot mechanics and whether you would benefit from wearing custom made foot orthotics.
What are Orthotics?
Orthotics are devices worn in your shoes that provide correction and assistance to your feet, helping them function more efficiently. Poor foot function and alignment may be the cause of a number of different pains you may be experiencing including:
- Foot pain
- Back pain
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
Prescription orthotics can help relieve your pain by realigning and stabilising the bones in your feet, restoring your natural walking pattern.
How often should I be wearing my orthotics?
Your orthotics should be worn every time you are on your feet — during work, at home and play. Orthotics are like eyeglasses, they work when they are worn. As soon as you take your orthotics out of your shoes or take your shoes off your feet, the stress and discomfort you experienced before wearing your orthotics is likely to return.
Does the effectiveness of my orthotics rely on the type of shoes I wear?
Orthotics are most effective in shoes that are constructed well, fit properly and are in good condition. It is best to bring in your shoes when your health care practitioner is fitting you for orthotics. Knowing the type of footwear you wear the most will help your practitioner prescribe the right style of orthotics for your lifestyle. It is quite normal for some practitioners to prescribe two pairs of orthotics to patients (ie. Dress and Sport). When shopping for new shoes, it is also best to bring your orthotics with you for fitting purposes.
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