Custom Foot Orthotics
What is an orthoses (orthotic)?
A foot appliance placed within your shoes, manufactured from a cast of your foot to prevent or correct deformities and improve foot function.
Assessment and gait analysis:
- Performed by a certified pedorthist
- Includes a series of tests ranging from muscle strength, walking gait analysis, joint range of motion and foot, ankle, knee and hip alignment
- Plaster casting of your feet (non-weight bearing)
- All orthotics manufactured on-site
- Follow up evaluation to ensure proper fit and comfort (adjustments completed onsite)
Foot Conditions
Hammer Toes
A hammertoe is defined as a deformity in which the interphalageal joint is in a flexed position.
Morten’s Neuroma
A neuroma is usually situated between the third and fourth toes. It is characterized by a sharm, lancinating type pain usually when under weight bearing.
Tarsal Runnel Syndrome
Is the entrapment/impingement of nerves commonly along the medial (inside) of the ankle.
Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
A bunion is a common term used for the migration of the 1st toe away from the mid-line of the body.
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia is a term used to describe generalized pain in the fore-foot.
Plantar Fasciitis/Hell Spur
Is a condition in which the arch of the foot or bottom of the heel is extremely painful.
Orthopaedic Braces
Braces to suit your needs
We offer a variety of foot, ankle, knee, elbow and back braces to suit your needs.
Knee Brace Options That Assist Your Specific Needs
Our knee bracing options include custom and off the shelf styles by Ossur, Breg, Donjoy and Bauerfeind. Knee Bracing can assist with pain associated with osteoarthritis, sports injuries and patellofemoral syndrome.
Compression Stockings
Compression Stockings for Achy legs
Our certified pedorthists are specially trained to measure and fit custom and over the counter compression stockings. A proper fit ensures relief of tired and achy legs associated with:
- Standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Varicose veins
- Edema (swelling)
- Venous disease
We offer a variety of colours and styles, including knee high, thigh high, and pantyhose styles.
*NEW* Compression Arm Sleeves by Sigvaris
We carry the brands: Sigvaris, Venosan and Bauerfeind.
Orthopaedic Footwear & Modifications
Custom Shoe Modifications
Our certified pedorthists provide a variety of shoe modifications such as:
- Shoe lifts
- Rocker soles,
- Medial/lateral flares or wedges
- Shoe stretching
FOOT CONDITIONS
At Orthogait we carry a variety of footwear for different foot conditions. Click on the links below for the available brands and styles!
