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Our feet are similar to the wheels on a car – If the alignment is not correct it places excessive strain and pressure on other body parts leading to wear and tear.
Orthotics are custom-made shoe inserts designed, developed and manufactured to improve the alignment of the feet and lower limbs while standing, walking and running.
People often report pain in the feet but pain can also occur in the legs, knees, hips ad lower back as a result of poor foot function. By restoring correct foot function, often associated pain can be relieved or prevented.
Your Podiatrist will complete a Biomechanical Assessment, including computerized gait analysis, to determine the alignment and function of your feet and it’s relation the rest of the body. A customized plaster mould is then taken of both feet and your orthotics are accurately prescribed to assists in realigning your feet.
There are several types of orthotics and in some cases your Podiatrist may prescribe generic, or ‘off-the-shelf’ orthotics, or semi-custom made orthotics depending on the level of correction required in your particular case.
The orthotics are placed in your shoes and worn as much as possible in order to assist in correcting your foot function.
A. FULLY CUSTOM-MADE ORTHOTIC THERAPY
- 1st appointment – Biomechanical Assessment & Plaster Casting (40 minutes.) A full assessment and casting of your foot shape is performed.
- 2nd appointment – (2 weeks later) is for the issue of your orthotics. Here, the orthotics are measured and fitted to your footwear.
- 3rd appiontment (review) – 6 weeks later.
- TOTAL COST $ 620.00
B. SEMI-CUSTOM ORTHOTICS THERAPY
- 1st Appointment -Following assessment of your individual situation, a template is taken of your feet which is used to create semi-custom made orthotics that can then be fitted in your shoes.
- 2nd appointment (2 weeks later) is for the issue of your orthotics. Here, the orthotics are measured and fitted to your footwear.
- 3rd appiontment (review) 6 weeks later.
- TOTAL COST $ 299.00
C. PROTHOTICS (OFF THE SHELF ORTHOSES)
These are the highest quality generic orthotics created from over 300,000 foot cast shapes. Prothotics have been independently rated as the most effective anti-pronation device tested in a 2002 University study (Source: Payne, LaTrobe 2002)
There are two types, the conventionally shaped Prothotic ‘S’ for everyday shoes for everyday situations, and the Prothotic ‘W’, with increased pronation resistance suited to more active and sporting situations. A third type, Surefits, are a more slim-line design for use in ladies court shoes.
Your PODIATRIST will evaluated your particular situation and recommend the appropriate Prothotic for your condition.
TOTAL COST $ 99.00
Sizes include
- Extra Small : Women’s U.S Size 4 – 5
- Small : Women’s U.S Size 6 – 7 : Men’s U.S Size 4 – 5
- Medium : Women’s U.S Size 8 -9 : Men’s U.S Size 6 – 7
- Large : Women’s U.S Size 10 – 11 : Men’s U.S Size 8 – 9
- Extra Large : Women’s U.S Size 12 – 13 : Men’s U.S Size 10 – 11
D. JUNIOR FORMTHOTICS
Straight & Tall Junior Formthotics are a unique paediatric orthotic insole for children aged 3 – 9 years. They go inside the child’s shoe providing gentle support that’s comfortable yet natural.
Good foot care matters at all ages, but never more so than during the child’s early years when good habits started young will lead to trouble free feet for life. Straight & Tall Junior Formthotics® are a special children’s orthotic insole that goes inside your child’s shoe providing gentle forgiving support that’s comfortable yet natural. Our aim is to help enhance the natural development of your child’s musculoskeletal system.
Sizes include (Foot length in cm)
- J1 : 15.0 – 16.5 cm
- J2 : 17.0 – 18.0 cm
- J3 : 18.5 – 19.5 cm
- J4 : 20.0 – 21.0 cm
TOTAL COST $ 95.00 (Plus Postage & Handling)
