Posture Podiatry Orthotic Therapy

Foot Orthotics Adelaide

About Orthotic Therapy…

“Not everyone needs orthotics”

Orthotic insoles (aka “Orthoses” or “Orthotics”) are shoe inserts that provide support and stability for when you are on your feet. There are many different types of orthotic insoles available making it quite confusing when it comes to purchasing the right support.

Correctly prescribed orthotics control forces acting upon the foot and leg and help to promote normal, healthy, pain free movement. Prescription orthotics help to decrease damaging forces and improve gait efficiency, whether walking or running. When orthotics work properly, the changes in ground reaction forces help to reduce fatigue and chronic overuse injuries.

By encouraging healthy movement, orthotics can help to relieve pain, improve balance and prevent injuries.

Before introducing orthotics, the podiatrists at Posture Podiatry will assess your walking pattern, muscle strength and joint range of motion to investigate your body’s ability to fix itself first.

Some foot problems can be successfully managed with a combination of foot exercises, mobilisation and other simple treatment modalities. Other foot and leg problems require orthotic therapy to control damaging forces, promote healing and prevent overuse type injuries.

Some structural problems cannot be fixed using exercises alone. This is when orthotics and properly fitted footwear can make life much more comfortable.

The key to a successful outcome with orthotics lies in the following:

• The experience of the prescribing Podiatrist
• The accuracy of the gait analysis and biomechanical assessment
• The quality of the materials used
• The precision of the process of manufacture
• Correct fitting of orthoses to footwear
• Accurate assessment in review and follow up
• The ability to adjust the orthotics to stay current with your body’s changing needs.

All of the above can be achieved with certainty in the hands of an experienced Podiatrist at Posture Podiatry.

Depending on your condition, at Posture Podiatry we can use either traditional plaster techniques or the latest 3D scanning technology to create comfortable orthotics. Your foot orthotics are tailored specifically to suit your individual requirements to ensure we resolve your problem quickly and achieve the best possible outcome.

Where Can I Get Orthotics in Adelaide?

Why not schedule a time for our Initial GAP FREE* Assessment to see if you will benefit from orthotic therapy

Our Initial GAP FREE* Assessment involves a comprehensive client history, foot assessment, leg assessment, gait analysis, likely diagnosis and advice on potential pain solutions.

You can either BOOK ONLINE for an Initial Gap Free* Assessment or simply Call 8362 5900 to schedule an initial Gap Free* examination with one of our friendly staff.