For optimal foot and ankle alignment, see Camberwell Podiatry Centre for professionally fitted orthotics. When your foot and ankle aren’t in alignment it can lead to discomfort or pain in other parts of your body. Orthotics are a corrective device that can assist in achieving correct alignment, thereby reducing discomfort in other areas.
An orthotic assessment and fitting with a podiatrist will provide you with the best outcome for your alignment. Not all store-bought shoe inserts will achieve the correct adjustment to your alignment. Check with the experts to get the best advice and top quality orthotics.
Orthotics
What are orthotics?
An Orthotic is a foot device prescribed by a podiatrist to improve foot function and lower leg mechanics. When placed into your shoes they restore and support your foot’s natural arch and foot alignment.
A gait analysis may illustrate the following common biomechanical concerns that a podiatrist aims to correct with an orthotic:
- excess pronation
- over supination
- instability of the ankle
- pelvic alignment
- discrepancy in leg length
At Camberwell Podiatry Centre we have a large range of orthotics to suit children, adults, and seniors. Our professionally fitted orthotics include both fully-customised orthotics and top quality pre-formed orthotics. We can tailor your orthotics for everyday wear or for special use such as in sports shoes. We’ll work with you to find an option that best suits your needs and budget.
Other benefits
In addition to supporting correct foot alignment for biomechanical reasons, orthotics can assist with the following conditions/symptoms:
- Heel pain
- Achilles pain
- Arch pain
- Shin splints
- Metatarsalgia
- Plantar fasciitis
- Neuroma
