Custom Orthotics in Downtown Toronto

Are You In Need of a Custom Orthotic?

Are you living with pain in your legs or feet, making it difficult to get through the day? Custom orthotics can make daily tasks much more comfortable and easier to achieve.

Do you experience sore feet? Did you know that as you age, your feet will often change? Changes in the shape of your feet, the support of your ligaments, and complications from previous injuries can all cause strain and pain. These changes often overlap with broader foot and ankle pain that we treat at the clinic.

This is why we at Rosedale Wellness Centre offer custom orthotics. They provide extra support and relief for your feet. If you're noticing signs you need orthotics, such as uneven shoe wear or arches that ache by the end of the day, it's worth getting checked.

Ready to get started? Contact Rosedale Wellness Centre to book a fitting with our chiropodist and learn how custom orthotics in Toronto can relieve your foot pain.

Why am I living with pain?

Problems with your feet can be caused by several conditions directly related to the feet.

General ailments and diseases that affect the body as a whole can also lead to foot pain.

The following are several examples of conditions or diseases that can be the cause of foot pain.

These conditions can all be treated with physiotherapy and chiropractic care: 

Arthritis

Arthritis is a debilitating joint disease that can affect the joints throughout the foot. Stiffness and swelling in the joints can eventually lead to permanent damage. This can affect the way you stand or walk.

Other potentially treatable conditions include patellofemoral knee pain, shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, and bunions, as well as numerous systemic pathologies that (like diabetes) affect the function of the lower limbs.



Physiotherapy and chiropractic services can provide treatment to relieve pain and improve whatever condition you’re suffering from.

Heel Spurs

This is a bony protrusion on the heel that is usually made of some sort of calcium build-up.



While the actual spurs are not painful they can poke the tissues in the heel and potentially cause severe pain. Many of the same risk factors that cause plantar fasciitis can also cause heel spurs.

Plantar Fasciitis

This is a painful condition along the sole of the foot; and in particular, the area that connects the heel bone to the toes.



This is due to thick tissues along the bottom of the feet becoming tightened or inflamed. Pain can occur in the heel or the arch of the foot.

It can be caused by obesity, age, and standing for long periods of time on your feet.

Diabetes

Diabetes can lead to foot problems because of restricted blood flow and nerve damage. When nerves are damaged through diabetes this is referred to as neuropathy.



When the muscles in the foot no longer function together properly this can cause unequal pressure on the foot.

Unequal pressure can result in sores, infections, and even amputation in extreme cases. Proper footwear can help prevent foot problems related to diabetes.

Metatarsalgia

This is a painful disorder that affects the joints and bones along with the ball of the foot.

This condition is often caused by ill-fitting footwear or restrictive footwear. Orthotics are usually recommended to help reduce pain caused by metatarsalgia.

Flat Feet

When the arch collapses toward the ground, the foot rolls inward with every step, straining the ankle, knee and lower back over time. A functional orthotic rebuilds the arch support your foot is missing and keeps the rest of your gait aligned.

Bunions

A bunion shifts weight onto the inner edge of the foot, which is painful with every push-off. An accommodative orthotic redistributes that pressure away from the joint so walking stays comfortable.

What’s the purpose of custom orthotics?

Custom orthotics are devices that are individually created to uniquely fit your feet.

They resemble insoles but are specifically crafted and made of materials that will last longer than prefabricated orthotics.

There are generally three types of custom orthotics, including:

Accommodative.

These are created to help you relieve the stress on joints that is often caused by conditions such as arthritis.

Functional.

These will help your feet to move in a more desirable way or bear weight in a way that will help you move and walk better.

Therapeutic.

If the shape of your feet is irregular, these types of orthotics can assist heel support, forward movement, and general stability.

Although custom orthotics are more expensive than off-the-shelf devices, they last much longer and provide more support or correction.



Orthotic inserts will improve how your feet and lower legs feel and function.

The Fitting Process for Custom Orthotics in Toronto

Your custom orthotics are assessed and fitted by our in-house chiropodist, Benjamin Cohen, who specializes in diagnosing and treating foot and lower-limb conditions.

Assessment and Gait Analysis

Benjamin examines your feet, your footwear wear patterns and the way you walk, then uses a gait analysis to see exactly where your foot is bearing weight unevenly. If a movement pattern elsewhere in the body is adding to the strain, our physiotherapy team can work alongside your orthotic treatment.

Casting or 3D Foot Scan

Once the assessment is complete, Benjamin takes a plaster cast or a 3D scan of your foot in its neutral, corrected position. That impression is what the lab uses to build an orthotic to your exact shape, not a generic mould.

Lab Turnaround

Your cast or scan is sent to the lab, and it typically takes a few weeks to have your finished orthotics made and shipped back to the clinic.

Fitting, Follow-Up and Fine-Tuning

At your fitting appointment, Benjamin checks the orthotics in your own shoes and adjusts the fit on the spot. A short follow-up visit after you've worn them for a few weeks lets him fine-tune pressure points before you're fully settled in.

Insurance Coverage and Prescription Requirements

Most extended health plans include a yearly custom orthotics benefit, and we offer direct billing for extended health plans so you can confirm your coverage before the appointment. A doctor's referral usually isn't needed first: Benjamin's own assessment and prescription is accepted by most insurers as part of the claim.

Get fitted for a custom orthotic today!

Contact Rosedale Wellness Centre today to learn how our customized orthotics can benefit you.

We will have you feeling your absolute best and light on your feet!