Orthotics For Heel Pain - Plantar Fasciitis
Our custom made orthotics are manufactured to match the exact contours of your feet by first taking a 3D scan. Everyone’s feet are different, even the size and shape of your left and right foot!
Many people who suffer with Plantar Fasciitis have flat feet ‘fallen arches’, or pronated ‘rolled in’ feet, which create excessive pulling or tension of the fascia at it’s attachment point under the heel bone. This is generally a very painful and activity limiting condition and if left untreated can result in chronic pain for months or even years.
Orthotics are designed to reduce the pull or tension of the fascia at its attachment under the heel. Simplistically, they do this by holding the arch of the foot up and/or limiting the amount that the foot rolls in.
‘Orthotics are custom made ‘in-shoe’ foot supports designed and manufactured exactly for your feet and your problem. Orthotics are an evidence based treatment option for many common foot and lower limb problems. At Footwell Podiatry, our podiatrists have decades of experience in managing foot problems with orthotics. Our orthotics are made from a 3D scan of your feet, and manufactured by the latest 3D printing technology’.
Orthotics and Tissue Stress.
Orthotics help to change the stresses on different tissues (skins, muscle, tendon, ligaments, and forces around joints). A simple example is an orthotic designed to reduce or eliminate focal pressure points (or shearing forces) acting under an area of the foot which is causing Callus (hard skin) build up. In the case of Plantar Fasciitis, a custom made orthotic is designed to reduce the pull of the Plantar Fascia on its attachment point under the heel bone. Orthotics do that by a combination of arch support, wedging at the heel to reduce the force of rolling in, and modifications under the ball of the foot to increase the range of motion (bending back) of the big toe. The mechanics can be complex which is why a podiatrist is the best person to see for all your foot problems.
Customisation.
Footwell Podiatry specialises in the design and manufacture of custom made orthotics. Each foot is different – foot type, shape, size and biomechanical function. Customisation of your orthotics ensures better fit, greater comfort, better fit to footwear, and improved outcomes. Following an assessment, your podiatrist at Footwell Podiatry will take a 3D scan of both feet, and design a custom made orthotic to treat your problem. Our orthotics are manufactured by the latest 3D printing technologies.
Individualised Treatment Plans.
Orthotics are an effective, evidence-based treatment option for many common foot conditions including Plantar Fasciitis. In combination, our podiatrists will develop a comprehensive treatment plan that usually includes strength and conditioning, stretching, cross training/exercise modification, footwear changes/recommendations, and medication. Our podiatrists also work closely with other allied health professionals and Medical Specialists to get you back on your feet quickly.