Custom Orthotics

Why Custom Orthotics

Custom Orthotics can be an integral part of your injury management, your sports performance, or added comfort to your daily walk. At PhysioDNA, our team is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality custom orthotic that fits your feet and shoes perfectly. We understand that everyone’s feet are unique and conventional off the shelf insoles do not take into account your body type, daily activities, and movement goals.

Our experienced therapists will conduct a thorough assessment of your foot, your gait pattern, and your daily activities to determine which type of orthotic would be best for your lifestyle. Historically, orthotics were constructed using a foam casting box to make an impression of your foot, which were often time-consuming and tedious. We offer custom orthotics crafted with cutting-edge 3D scanning technology to capture intricate details of your foot structure to ensure a precise and comfortable fit for your unique foot. It also allows us to have a digital record of your foot, allowing for a seamless process for future orthotic needs or adjustments rather than requiring repeat scans. It is quick, easy, and non-invasive so we can tailor your custom orthotics to your needs.

Custom orthotics offer many benefits:

• Improved Comfort: Orthotics can help distribute weight evenly across your feet, reducing pain and discomfort from conditions like plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and overuse injuries.
• Enhanced Support and Stability: Orthotics can provide targeted support for your arches, improving balance and stability, especially beneficial for athletes or those prone to ankle problems.
• Better Posture and Alignment: By correcting any misalignments in your feet, orthotics can improve your posture and body mechanics, potentially reducing pain in your knees, hips, and back.
• Increased Activity Level: Orthotics can allow you to participate in activities pain-free and with improved performance.

What does the custom orthotics process look like?

1. Detailed history: Our therapist will have a conversation with you to determine your goals, any problem areas in your feet, and discuss previous injuries or acute/chronic pain that may be caused by misalignment in your feet.
2. Movement assessment: We will assess your posture, gait, and functional movements (ex: squat, lunge, jump) to watch how your foot shape changes during day-to-day movements.
3. 3D foot scan: We’ll capture a detailed 3D scan of your feet using our top-tier scanning technology.
4. Orthotic design: Our partners will cut and shape custom orthotics using the 3D scan and our assessment information to tailor your orthotics to your needs and biomechanics.
5. Orthotic fitting: After about 2 weeks, we’ll test out your new orthotics to ensure they fit properly, and observe the changes in your posture, gait, and functional movements to ensure they provide optimal support.

Invest in your feet and experience the difference of custom orthotics with our 3D scanning technology at PhysioDNA. Contact us today to schedule an appointment in downtown Toronto or Oakville to take a step towards better comfort and performance!

Key Takeaways

It is important to note that custom orthotics are not for everyone. Our consultations are complimentary sessions where you will meet the therapists and a discussion can be had on how best to manage your challenges and see what solutions are best for your needs.

At PhysioDNA we look at the whole person and tailor your solution accordingly. Our experienced therapists care about how you are walking, what your daily routine is (if you are standing or sitting regularly), what your work life is like and more. If you have used orthotics in the past, we will not just blindly copy old orthotics but look with a fresh set of eyes how your feet have changed over the years and what some of your goals are, if you are in pain, have stiffness, or just want to take a preventative approach to your foot health.

We partner with the Best!

The company we use for creating your custom orthotics. At PhysioDNA we use the latest technologies to ensure as a client you are receiving the best product available on the market. PhysioDNA has partnered with Orthogenics Laboratories 3D Laser Specialists. The company is a pedorthist-owned and operated lab that has been providing custom-made orthotics to clinics since 2014. They have a 50 years of combined experience in the industry, and dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible service and products. PhysioDNA is proud to be a partner with such a reputable company.