Orthotics is a term that you may hear now and again. They can also be called inserts or insoles, and as such you may have questions about what exactly they are, and what they can do for you and your feet.

Did you know: orthotics can range from over-the-counter (otc) options to custom-made?

OTC insoles at your local drugstore are often designed to simply add some cushion to your shoe. This type of insole is designed for cushion only, not support. Another OTC insole we have at BioPed is made by Kneed and prioritizes support under the medial arch over cushion, as a way to prevent pain from a lack of support to these structures. However, the most effective orthotic option to improve and prevent pain is the custom-made orthotic. Uniquely designed and measured to your foot structure and tailored to your needs, a custom-made orthotic seamlessly fits your feet and works towards improving and preventing any pain in the lower limb from the ground up.

Did you know: custom-made orthotics support structures of the foot and offload painful areas?

Contrary to many people’s ideas about what the foot requires when in pain; often support is required above and before cushioning. By customizing the level of support, the placement of support and the excavations to offload painful areas, custom-made orthotics can accommodate for all of these possibilities specific to your feet and conditions that come along with them. Offloading in particular is a specialty here at BioPed.

Did you know: BioPed’s custom-made orthotics come with a guarantee of adjustability?

At BioPed we have a unique lab situated onsite within our clinics. This lab allows us to keep our promise of adjustability and adaptability to you and your orthotics. As needed, as things change and the condition of the foot adjusts to the orthotic support provided, we are able to help you navigate changes in symptoms, pain and general wear and tear as time goes on, with adjustments that do not require a long wait. Instead we are able to schedule an appointment to reassess the orthotic against your foot and make changes and adjustments while you wait. At BioPed we are on this journey with you and your feet, with regular check-ins and ongoing care being essential pieces of our care plan. With the onsite lab this ongoing care is a privilege for us to provide.

Contact your local BioPed and book an assessment, whether you’ve never considered orthotics before or are in need of an adjustment, or a touch up to your current pair, our BioPed clinicians will be happy to meet you and see you again!