Custom Orthotics

Custom orthotics are specifically designed insoles made to fit an individual’s unique foot structure, providing tailored support and alignment that over-the-counter insoles can not achieve. Custom foot orthotics are not arch supports you will find online, at the Chemist or at the local markets, as these devices are designed uniquely for each individual after a thorough foot and leg assessment.

What is a custom orthotic?

Podiatrists prescribe custom orthotics to address a variety of footr elated issues that can lead to discomfort, pain, or dysfunction. These conditions may include flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis, bunions, or gait abnormalities.

By taking precise measurements and assessing the patient’s biomechanics, podiatrists create orthotics that correct postural imbalances, redistribute pressure across the foot, and reduce strain on joints and muscles. This can significantly alleviate pain, improve mobility, and prevent further complications related to misalignment or improper foot mechanics.

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Why would I need a custom orthotic?

The primary function of custom orthotics is to optimize foot function by enhancing alignment and supporting the natural arch. They help improve the distribution of weight across the foot, which can reduce excessive stress on certain areas like the heels, toes, or arches. This can be especially beneficial for people with conditions like plantar fasciitis, where the foot’s natural arch may not provide sufficient support, leading to inflammation and pain. Additionally, orthotics can also aid in correcting uneven pressure through the foot from bunions, neuromas, flat feet, and if one leg is longer than the other. Ultimately, custom orthotics help to promote better posture, reduce pain, and prevent injury, making them an essential part of managing chronic foot and lower limb conditions.

3D foot scannng

If an orthotic device is prescribed, then the shape or contour of the device is based on your own individual foot shape. Stepping Out Podiatry uses 3D scanning technology to ensure the orthotic fits like a glove and is totally unique to your feet.

On-site laboratory

Our on-site laboratories are at our Sunshine Coast Landsborough practice, and also at our Sunshine Coast Kawana practice. This allows us to make adjustments on the day of your consultation so there is no down time in wearing your orthotic.

Watch us adjust an orthotic to fit into a shoe.

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Activity levels and footwear

How active you are. The material we use for the custom orthotic shell will be based on how active you are, what sport you play, what job you do, and how much support your feet need to move through these activities. If you are a runner or walk large distances, you will need a different level of flex in your orthotic to accommodate the force through your foot, compared with someone who may have pain due to an injury but only performs low level activity.

What footwear you choose to wear. Footwear is extremely important as the shoe will play a major role in supporting your foot. Every shoe has a different width, length, and depth, so therefore the design of the custom orthotic needs to accommodate this.

Do I need to gradually ‘wear in’ my new device?

It is really exciting to receive your own custom made orthotic device! But hold on…we don’t recommend you run a marathon the first day! Some patients can wear their new custom orthotic straight away with no problems and feel great. Others will need to gradually get use to the devices, and this depends on what the orthotic is designed for.

Please read here for handy tips on how to properly wear in your orthotic.