Custom Orthotics Ottawa
When standing and walking, we are subjected to forces that produce stress and strain throughout our bodies. When a foot imbalance is present there can be abnormal forces on the feet, knees, hips, back and/or neck that lead to pain and poor function. The foot imbalance must be corrected to improve body alignment and therefore, decrease pain and improve function.
What are Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are devices that are inserted into footwear to support or correct your foot function.
When appropriately prescribed, custom orthotics Ottawa can:
- Decrease pain, not only in the foot but in other parts of the body such as the knee, hip, and lower back.
- Increase stability in an unstable joint.
- Prevent a deformed foot from developing additional problems.
- Improve overall quality of life.
How Are Custom Orthotics Made?
While custom orthotics Ottawa can be made by several different processes, at our Barrhaven physiotherapy, Orleans physiotherapy, and Westboro physiotherapy locations, our custom orthotics Ottawa take a foam impression of the patient’s foot in a “neutral” position and send it to a laboratory with an Ottawa physiotherapist’s direction for correction.
At the lab, technicians pour plaster into the mould and, when it hardens, it reproduces the bottom of the individual’s foot. The technicians then use the physiotherapist’s directions to custom-make a device to meet the patient’s specific needs.
- those in need of relief of painful foot problems or an injury
- people who must walk or stand excessively on the job
- those who are active in sports: orthotics will often increase endurance, performance and strength
- overweight individuals: orthotics can help to counteract the extra stress on the feet, as minor problems are often magnified due to the increased weight
- older adults who may have developed arthritis in their feet: orthotics are particularly effective in relieving foot fatigue and discomfort
- orthotics may also be prescribed for children who have a foot deformity
Types of Custom Orthotics Ottawa
Different types of custom orthotics Ottawa are available for different uses. There are a number of sport-specific orthotics designed for use in running/walking shoes, ski boots, skates, golf shoes, and court shoes. Sandals come with the orthotic built in a way to prevent slippage. Dress shoes generally don't have much extra space and therefore come with a thinner orthotic. There are also Ottawa orthotics designed for special health needs such as arthritis and diabetes. Talk to us about what type of Ottawa Custom Orthotic would best suit your needs!
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Glebe Locations
Ottawa Physiotherapy And Sport Clinics - Glebe
108 Third Ave #102 Ottawa,
Ontario K1S 2J8 (Map)
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am – 12:00pm
Barrhaven
Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Barrhaven
35 Larkin Drive,
Barrhaven Ottawa,
Ontario K2J 2T2 (Map)
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Westboro
Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Westboro
347 Churchill Avenue N Ottawa,
Ontario K1Z 5C2 ( Map)
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Orleans
Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Orleans
1420 Youville Drive #8,
Orleans Ottawa,
Ontario K1C 7B3 (Map)
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Main Street
Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Main Street
205-194 Main Street Ottawa,
Ontario K1S 1C2 (Map)
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Hunt Club
Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Hunt Club
Suite 109 – 2446 Bank St Ottawa,
Ontario K1V 1A4 Map)
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Kanata Lakes
Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics - Kanata Lakes
2 Goldridge Dr #3B, Kanata Ottawa,
Ontario K2T 1C7 (Map)
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Stonebridge
Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinics - Stonebridge
3812 Greenbank Rd Unit 6 Ottawa,
ON K2C 3H2 (Map)
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 8:00pm
Manor Park
Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinics - Manor Park
345 St. Laurent Blvd Ottawa,
ON K1K 2Z7 (Map)
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed