Foot Orthotics/Orthoses

Supporting a Strong Foundation

Foot Orthotics/Orthoses

Custom Foot Orthotics:

Support for Every Step

Custom foot orthotics—also known as orthoses, arch supports, or custom foot inserts—are prescription medical devices designed to support, align, and protect your feet. They are individually fabricated to address your specific foot structure, gait, and medical needs.

Custom orthotics are commonly used to help manage and relieve pain associated with:

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Diabetic neuropathy

  • Metatarsalgia

  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome

  • Overpronation and other biomechanical foot issues

Why Choose Custom Orthotics?

Unlike over-the-counter insoles, custom orthotics are designed specifically for your feet and your condition. They can:

  • Control excessive foot motion, such as overpronation, using firmer, stabilizing materials

  • Cushion and protect sensitive feet with softer materials—especially important for individuals with diabetes or reduced sensation

  • Redistribute pressure and reduce friction, helping prevent skin breakdown and foot ulcers

  • Support proper alignment of the feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back

The right orthotic provides the right support at the right time, improving comfort, mobility, and long-term foot health.

Orthotics Are One Part of a Comprehensive Treatment Plan

While custom foot orthotics are highly effective, they are often part of a broader treatment approach. Depending on your diagnosis, we may also recommend:

  • Footwear assessment and modification

  • Activity or gait adjustments

  • Other orthotic or bracing solutions

  • Collaboration with other healthcare providers as needed

Our goal is to address the root cause of your foot pain, not just the symptoms.

Get the Right Fit with a Certified Orthotist

Every foot is unique. A Certified Orthotist provides a comprehensive assessment of your foot structure, biomechanics, and medical history to determine whether custom orthotics—or another solution—are right for you.

We take the time to ensure your orthotics are accurate, comfortable, and effective


Need Help with Foot Pain or Support?

If you’re experiencing foot pain, discomfort while walking, or complications related to diabetes or arthritis, we’re here to help.

Book an appointment today and take the next step toward better foot health and mobility.

Let us help you build a stronger foundation—starting from the ground up.

Let us help you!

Listening to your concerns

Detailed History

Foot examination

Foot Examination

Shape capture or casting of a foot to make a foot orthosis / orthotic

Shape Capture

Building foot orthoses / orthotics

Fabrication of Foot Orthotics

Delivery

Gait analysis

Re-evaluating the gait

Supporting You

Everyone has a personal best; let us help you find yours!

The Treatment

The process for obtaining foot orthotics

See your family doctor for a diagnosis of your problem (for example, foot pain).  If appropriate, your doctor will write a prescription for foot orthoses/orthotics.

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  • take a detailed medical history
  • look at your shoes and talk to you about your footwear and activities
  • perform a physical examination of your lower extremities
  • perform a biomechanical examination
  • perform a gait analysis (how you walk)
  • explain to you about treatment options
  • take a cast impression of your feet
  • custom make your foot orthotics at our laboratory in Mississauga (this process takes approximately one to two weeks)
  • have you return for the fitting and re-evaluation
  • talk to you about proper use and care
  • provide follow-up evaluations to ensure proper fit and function
  • provide any necessary adjustments and follow-up visits as required
  • we also outline other important factors such as shoes that may affect your feet