Foot Orthotics are shoe inserts made specifically to reduce a foot pathology. Anyone suffering from a chronic foot or lower limb condition, which is limiting their mobility or independence may benefit from wearing Foot Orthotics. People of all ages with a variety of foot or lower leg problems maybe prescribed Foot Orthotics as part of their treatment plan. Foot Orthotics can help with rehabilitation of acute and chronic foot conditions such as tendonitis, recurrent ankle sprain and stress fractures by correcting the posture of the feet. Foot Orthotics can also provide long-term solutions in the treatment and prevention of corns, callous and ulcerations by redistributing the pressure and friction on the feet.
Podiatrists are trained in the manufacture and prescription for a diversity of shoe inserts which maybe prefabricated or custom made of different hard or soft materials such as Carbon-fibre, Polypropylene and EVA. Due to their specific training Podiatrists are the only profession eligible to prescribe Custom made functional orthotics that are claimable through private health benefits.
Not all Foot Orthotics are the same but are prescribed through different degrees of correction to different areas of the foot with the aim to align the structures of the foot in their most functionally efficient position. These degrees of correction are determined by the measurements taken by the Podiatrist during a Biomechanical Assessment. A cast or tracing of the foot may also be taken for Foot Orthotic manufacture.
Sportspeople are often prescribed Foot Orthotics to help maximise their performance, as well as to address mechanical problems. Some occupations are more prone than others to foot problems due to long periods of standing on hard surfaces. Foot Orthotics can be used to help decrease the development long-term problems within these professions.
Palliative orthotics are prescribed to people who have feet which are arthritic or lacking fatty padding and are an appropriate choice for elderly people. Pallitive Orthotics are designed specifically to reduce pressure from painful or ulcerated areas. These types of orthotics are made of soft materials and may contain various additions and apertures
Podiatrists are trained in the manufacture and prescription for a diversity of shoe inserts which maybe prefabricated or custom made of different hard or soft materials such as Carbon-fibre, Polypropylene and EVA. Due to their specific training Podiatrists are the only profession eligible to prescribe Custom made functional orthotics that are claimable through private health benefits.
Not all Foot Orthotics are the same but are prescribed through different degrees of correction to different areas of the foot with the aim to align the structures of the foot in their most functionally efficient position. These degrees of correction are determined by the measurements taken by the Podiatrist during a Biomechanical Assessment. A cast or tracing of the foot may also be taken for Foot Orthotic manufacture.
Sportspeople are often prescribed Foot Orthotics to help maximise their performance, as well as to address mechanical problems. Some occupations are more prone than others to foot problems due to long periods of standing on hard surfaces. Foot Orthotics can be used to help decrease the development long-term problems within these professions.
Palliative orthotics are prescribed to people who have feet which are arthritic or lacking fatty padding and are an appropriate choice for elderly people. Pallitive Orthotics are designed specifically to reduce pressure from painful or ulcerated areas. These types of orthotics are made of soft materials and may contain various additions and apertures
