Orthotics
Launceston

Orthotic Podiatry

Orthotics are individually designed custom innersoles for your shoes that can assist with the treatment of flat or high arched feet, plantar fasciitis/heel pain, back, knee and bunion pain. Following a biomechanical assessment at Sky Podiatry, we use our state-of-the-art technology to take a 3D digital scan of your feet from which we prescribe and manufacture orthotics to fit perfectly to your feet.

Our podiatrist’s expertise allows us to offer the most skilled and custom orthotic solutions. We specialise is custom orthotic podiatry, and gait evaluation, thus becoming highly regarding place for orthotics in the Launceston area.

What is a Biochemical Assessment?

When visiting our orthotics Launceston practice, we firstly conduct a biochemical assessment. We take a holistic approach to orthotic podiatry using top-of the line, Sensor Medica pressure plate technology as we assess how your whole body moves and compensates for any irregularities. Such as foot structure, the wear and tear to your shoes, weight transfer whilst walking and the presentation of pain. This is particularly useful for sports injuries/prevention, growing pains in children and any pain that you experience from your lower back to the tips of your toes.

How Do Orthotics Work?

This is a common question amongst our patients at Sky Podiatry. The goal of orthotic podiatry is to reduce internal and external forces which are acting on specific parts of the foot, to treat injury and reduce foot pain.

Ground Reaction Force

Orthotics alter the pressure coming from the ground to the foot when you stand, walk, or run. By shifting these forces through orthotic podiatry, Sky Podiatry, Orthotics Launceston, can help you achieve better foot function, and reduce any forces that result in injury.

Orthotics Launceston Design

Depending on where the pain in your foot is located, the design of the orthotic may vary as specific features can change location, magnitude and timing of force acting within the foot. Excessive forces inside the ankle and foot are usually the cause of mechanically related injuries that Sky Podiatry treat daily.

Neurofeedback

Orthotic podiatry can assist in sending sensory feedback to your brain, allowing it to change its movement whilst walking. Due to these signals, your pain can send corrective movements to your feet, ultimately improving function, avoiding pain, and preventing injury.

What Conditions Does Orthotic Podiatry Treat?

Depending on the condition you have at Sky Podiatry, we customise the design and features to provide you with the finest orthotic podiatry treatment outcome. To compliment your orthotics, your podiatrist will always recommend any footwear changes, exercises, and in some cases medications as well.

The main reason people seek orthotic podiatry is to treat a range of lower limp issues, correct biomechanical issues and reduce pain. Some common conditions people visit our Orthotics Launceston practice, Sky Podiatry for includes:

Planter Fasciitis
Bunions
Knee Pain
Flat Feet
High Arches
Bursitis
Neuroma
Injuries
Archilles Tendinopathy

Our aim for all orthotic podiatry is to minimise and hopefully stop foot and lower limb pain by correction the function of the foot, as well as treating current issues and conditions.

What Shoes Can I Put My Orthotics In?

Wearing proper orthotic-friendly shoes can help improve function of your orthotics. Having the right shoes allow you to avoid any potential issues such as fit. To get the most out of your orthotics, the your shoes should have the following features:

An enclosed heel with firm heel counter
A firm midsole
A wide midsole
A removable footbed
Enough depth and width for your feet
Minimal heel height

Thankfully, orthotic friendly shoes have become a lot nicer in the last few years, removing the worry about wearing shoes that you don’t particularly like.

If you suffer from lower limb issues like aches, pains, sore muscles, or sore feet you may benefit from orthotics. The best way to check is to contact your local orthotics Launceston podiatry and seek advice, as well as possible treatment options and outcomes.