The Centre For Orthopaedic Rehabilitation & Exercise

Orthotics

Orthotics

Orthotics are devices worn in your shoes/sandals that provide correction to your feet, helping them to function more efficiently. Poor foot function and alignment may be the cause of various pains such as Foot, Knee, Hip and Back. Prescription Orthotics may help relieve your pain by realigning and stabilising the bones in your feet, in turn restoring your natural walking pattern.

The Gaitscan system records your static stance and timing sequences during your gait as you walk or run across the pressure plate. This analysis combined with the practitioner’s experience and knowledge detects abnormal foot function which may be affecting your feet or other parts of your body. A clear picture of your foot mechanics will determine whether you would benefit from wearing custom orthotics.

Orthotic design is dependent on age,weight, activity level, foot type, lifestyle and footwear.

Sandals with your orthotic prescription are now also available in various designs and colour.

Shoes

Properly designed and fitted footwear are essential to the function of your orthotics. At the end of the assessment, shoe recommendations are given. However, it is usually recommended to wait until you receive the orthotics before you shop, just to ensure the most ideal fit.