Custom Orthotics in Barrhaven, Ottawa
Custom orthotics are individualized foot supports considered after an assessment of your symptoms, foot and lower-limb mechanics, footwear and functional goals. When appropriate, they may be used alongside exercise, footwear changes and other rehabilitation strategies rather than as a stand-alone treatment.
What Is Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are individualized foot supports considered after an assessment of your symptoms, foot and lower-limb mechanics, footwear and functional goals. When appropriate, they may be used alongside exercise, footwear changes and other rehabilitation strategies rather than as a stand-alone treatment.
How Custom Orthotics May Support Your Rehabilitation
This treatment is selected only when it fits your assessment, goals and overall rehabilitation plan.
- Evaluate foot and ankle movement together with lower-limb mechanics
- Consider walking, activity demands and footwear
- Determine whether custom orthotics are appropriate or whether another approach is preferable
- Review fit, comfort and function after dispensing
How We Assess for Custom Orthotics
- Foot, ankle and lower-limb assessment
- Walking or functional movement observation
- Review of footwear, activity demands and symptom patterns
- Measurement or impression methods appropriate to the orthotic process
- Fit, comfort and follow-up review after dispensing
Conditions This Treatment May Be Used For
Your assessment determines whether this treatment is appropriate. It may be considered for selected presentations such as:
What to Expect During Your Appointment
We review your symptoms, activity demands, footwear and previous experience with orthotics.
A physical and functional assessment helps determine whether custom orthotics are likely to be useful.
If recommended, measurements or impressions are completed and the orthotic prescription is individualized.
Fit, comfort and function are reviewed after dispensing, with adjustments arranged when appropriate.
After Receiving Custom Orthotics
A gradual break-in period may be recommended. Fit, comfort and function should be reviewed, and orthotics may be combined with exercise, footwear changes or other rehabilitation strategies when appropriate.
Is This Treatment Right for Me?
Suitability, frequency and whether this treatment is combined with other care depend on your assessment, health history, goals, preferences and response. Your physiotherapist will explain the reasoning before including it in your plan.
Custom Orthotics FAQ
What are custom orthotics?
Custom orthotics are foot supports made from an individualized assessment and prescription rather than selected only by shoe size.
Does everyone with foot pain need orthotics?
No. Foot pain can have many causes. Your assessment helps determine whether orthotics, footwear changes, exercise or another approach is most appropriate.
What happens during an orthotics assessment?
The assessment may include your symptoms, foot and ankle movement, lower-limb mechanics, walking or functional tasks, footwear and activity demands.
Will I still need exercises if I get orthotics?
Possibly. Orthotics can be one part of a broader plan that also addresses strength, mobility, load tolerance, footwear and activity progression.
Other Services That May Be Part of Your Plan
Your care plan may combine or sequence services when they are appropriate for your presentation and goals.