Footwear And Custom Orthotics Galston
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Orthotics: Designed for Your Comfort
Customised to the contours of an individual’s foot or feet, foot orthotics are specially prescribed insoles. They are commonly utilised to manage foot conditions and reduce discomfort in the feet and legs. Importantly, orthotics are designed to offer comfort and can be worn with a variety of footwear, allowing you to move through your day with ease and support.
Orthotics: Explained
The critical period for a child’s foot development occurs before the age of six, and early intervention by age two can prevent certain conditions from persisting into adulthood. Orthotics provide a reliable solution for growing pains, while proper footwear aids in improving balance, walking, and running stamina.
General Orthotics
Functional orthotics are customised to focus on particular joints, promoting better muscle function and restoring proper movement. They reduce the strain on injured areas and can slow the development of conditions such as bunions and osteoarthritis. Orthotics are also effective for managing conditions like plantar fasciitis, heel spur syndrome, Morton’s Neuroma, and foot or knee osteoarthritis. By minimising abnormal movement and providing support, they improve overall biomechanics and prevent future injuries.
Orthotics For Sport
Enhance your performance and leave pain behind with Sports Orthotics. No matter which sports you or your child plays, orthotics are available to help you run, kick, and jump comfortably. We can provide orthotics for sport-specific footwear, such as football boots, ballet slippers, ice skates, ski boots or golf shoes.
Fashion Orthotics For Heels
Who says you have to choose between comfort and style? Orthotics for high heels and other fashion footwear provide enhanced comfort for your feet and legs, so you can strut with confidence and ease.
Why Foot and Leg Pain Centre?
Qualified Certified Sports Podiatrist
Dr Angus Chard, PhD, is a highly qualified sports podiatrist with a deep understanding of how footwear impacts foot and leg function. With 30 years of experience crafting custom orthotics, he excels in creating world-class solutions tailored for comfort.
Chronic Condition-Friendly
Our goal is to relieve your chronic foot and leg pain, support the rehabilitation of your legs and feet, and empower you with the tools to maintain a pain-free life.
Motivated Team
We know how foot and leg pain can hold you back, impacting every part of your life. Our focus is on delivering affordable, top-tier solutions to address your chronic symptoms, helping you return to what you enjoy most.
Important Information About Referrals
Need a trusted partner for patient referrals? Our evidence-based foot orthotic treatments can address chronic foot and leg pain effectively. We welcome referrals and provide customised care backed by the latest research. We’re also open to working with patients through the Enhanced Primary Care Plan. Reach out today to learn more.
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Your Orthotics Questions Answered
Orthotics are designed to enhance foot and overall posture by providing support through customised shoe inserts. They may reduce pain and discomfort in the feet and lower limbs by adjusting muscle activation and relieving excessive strain on various structures.
Although orthotics fit many shoe styles, they aren’t suitable for all footwear options. Your podiatrist will evaluate your current footwear and suggest alternatives that align with your orthotic treatment and foot health. As specialists in sports podiatry, we guide you in choosing fashion footwear that balances comfort, style, and support, including your preferred heel height.
Foot orthotics are special shoe inserts that help fix injured or weak parts of your feet. It’s important to check if the orthotics still fit you well every six, nine, or twelve months. Although patients find them comfortable and choose to wear them, our ultimate goal is to help patients become strong enough not to need them all the time, and wear them only when they want to.
Orthotics provide a range of advantages, such as improved cushioning, enhanced support, pressure redistribution on your feet, and relief from pain associated with conditions like arthritis, flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and bunions.
Your choice of footwear significantly impacts your postural alignment. After a detailed gait analysis and assessment, our expert podiatrists will recommend the right shoes for you. Footwear affects your condition, treatment, and overall foot performance, all of which will be carefully considered in your prescription.
The right footwear does more than shield your feet from rough surfaces; it aids in balance and alignment. Poorly designed or ill-fitting shoes can strain your feet, while well-fitted ones enhance their function. If you use orthotics, choosing appropriate shoes becomes even more important. At the Foot and Leg Pain Centre, we’re happy to assess your shoes to ensure they’re suitable. Quality footwear can also prevent plantar fasciitis and calluses, offering the support your feet need.
No, you don’t need a referral for orthotics, so feel free to make an appointment today!
We proudly use evidence-based approaches for all of our treatment options. Explore the following references for more information on footwear and orthotics.
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Ready To Move? Visit Foot And Leg Pain Centre
No matter your stage of life—learning to walk, chasing athletic dreams, studying, or enjoying retirement—foot discomfort may be eased with expert footwear advice and orthotics. At Foot and Leg Pain Centre, we use cutting-edge 3D orthotics technology to provide customised care and get you back on your feet quickly. Book your appointment now to start your journey to comfort.