CUSTOM MADE ORTHOTIC INSOLES

A custom foot orthotic is a device designed to align the foot and ankle into the most anatomically efficient position. These  biomechanical medical appliances are custom made to correct your specific foot imbalance.

• realign joints, reduce stress
• improve motion and promotes an active lifestyle
• controls muscle/tendon imbalance
• accommodates deformities
• evenly distributes body weight / off loads pressure points
• are made from a 3D scan of your foot
• able to fit in any shoe that has a removable insole provided the shoes fit your feet properly

• Yes, we need to book an appointment for you to make sure one of our orthotic professionals are available to see you.
• Appointments are scheduled for 45 min to one hour.

 Please note:  We require 24 hours notice to reschedule appointments.

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to register and complete paperwork
• Bring your prescription/referral (with a diagnosis) from your Physician or Nurse Practitioner. CLICK HERE for prescription/referral template
• Your existing footwear – all of the shoes that you wear on a regular basis – work shoes, sneakers,  casual shoes, winter boots, sandals, etc.

 Please note:  We require 24 hours notice to reschedule appointments.

Initial Appointment:

• Discussion of condition / symptoms
• Gait analysis
• Footwear evaluation
• Casting technique – Non-weight bearing 3D volumetric cast in subtalar neutral using infrared structured light scanner. (you will be able to see the image of your foot on a monitor as your feet are being scanned)
• Your foot heath professional selects the materials and type of orthotic to fabricate which will best treat the patients symptoms
  • Accommodative
  • Functional
  • Rigid
  • Soft
  • Diabetic
  • Etc.
• Pick up appointment is booked for 7 to 10 days later

Orthotics are fabricated here at our clinic.

• The 3D image scan of your feet is used to model the orthotics.
• The desired features of the orthotics are incorporated into the orthotic design ( metatarsal pads/bars, plantar fasciitis accommodations, heel spur pads, etc.)
• Once the digital modeling process is complete the information is sent to our precision carving mill to produce the orthotic.
• A top cover is then glued to the orthotics
• The orthotics are then trimmed to fit in your footwear

Patients are welcome to see our on-site lab, simply ask your pedorthist or podiatrist for a tour.

Picking up orthotics:

• The orthotics are placed in the patients footwear (which has already been evaluated to ensure the features of the footwear meet the patients needs).
• We explain to the patient how it should feel and ensure the orthotics fit properly into the shoes.
• The break in process is explained and patients are encouraged to contact us should they require adjustments after the break in period is complete.

The composition and the density of the materials used will depend upon the particular requirements of the patient.  This allows us to build your orthotics to provide you with the maximum support and comfort to best meet your specific requirements.  Orthotics will be fabricated here on-site and will be ready for pick-up 7 to 10 days from your initial appointment.

Orthotics can be built for any shoe with a removable footbed, however, proper fit and function of the footwear will impact the effectiveness of the orthotic.  Click for – Tips to a great shoe fit.

Yes, orthotics generally have a two week break in period. Start by wearing them a little each day.  If they start to hurt take them off for the rest of the day.

Orthotics compress and wear out over time.  Your weight and activity level affect the life of  your orthotics. You typically will know when they need to be replaced as your symptoms may begin to re-appear. Generally, orthotics should be replaced every 2-3 years. Children and adolescents need their orthotics replaced more frequently as their feet continue to grow.

The life of your orthotics can be extended by repairing/replacing the top cover, metatarsal pads, extensions, cushioning, posting, etc.  The cost of repairing orthotics will be determined by the extent of the repair required. Generally it is between $40-$80.

Our Custom Made Orthotics currently cost $395.00 per pair. They are fabricated in-house, and we use top quality materials.

If you would like a second pair of orthotics made (within 2 years) the cost for each additional pair is $295 (a savings of $100 per pair).

We make our orthotics onsite with the best materials in the industry. The public is invited to come and see the lab where our orthotics are fabricated, as we are quite proud of our team and facility.

We are approved insurance providers.

Yes, all of the professionals at Comfort Orthotics & Podiatry are registered with their respective provincial and national self regulatory associations, who ensure these individuals: