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Custom Orthotics in Burlington
Orthotics Designed to Support Every Step
Your feet provide the foundation for every movement you make. When they aren’t functioning properly, it can contribute to pain in your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back. At Sheddon Physiotherapy, we provide custom orthotics that are designed specifically for your feet, helping improve alignment, reduce strain, and support comfortable movement throughout your daily activities.
Our Approach
Orthotics Tailored to Your Feet and Your Lifestyle
Custom orthotics are medical devices designed to improve the way your feet function during standing, walking, and physical activity. Every pair begins with a comprehensive biomechanical assessment to evaluate your foot mechanics, gait, posture, and movement patterns. This allows us to determine whether custom orthotics are the right solution for your condition and lifestyle.
Unlike over-the-counter insoles, custom orthotics are individually designed to address your unique biomechanics and provide targeted support where you need it most. Whether you’re managing foot pain, recovering from an injury, or looking to improve comfort during work or exercise, our goal is to help you move more efficiently while reducing unnecessary stress throughout your body.
Conditions Custom Orthotics Can Help Address
The way your feet move and absorb force affects the rest of your body. When your foot mechanics are not functioning efficiently, it can place added stress on your ankles, knees, hips, and lower back. Following a comprehensive biomechanical assessment, we determine whether custom orthotics can help improve your alignment, reduce strain, and support more comfortable movement.
Whether your symptoms are new or have developed over time, our team will assess how your feet, posture, and movement patterns may be contributing to your discomfort. If orthotics are appropriate, they will be designed specifically for your biomechanics, activity level, and lifestyle to provide long-term support and improve the way you move.
Foot Pain and Overuse Conditions
Many foot conditions develop gradually as repetitive stress is placed on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Custom orthotics help improve foot mechanics, redistribute pressure more evenly, and provide support that reduces unnecessary strain during standing, walking, and physical activity.
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel pain
- Flat feet
- High arches
- Bunions
- Metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot)
Knee, Hip, and Lower Back Pain
Foot alignment plays an important role in how forces travel through your lower body. When the feet are not properly supported, changes in movement can contribute to discomfort in the knees, hips, and lower back. Orthotics help improve lower limb alignment, creating a more stable foundation for everyday movement.
- Knee pain
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Hip discomfort
- Lower back pain
- Leg length discrepancies
- Alignment-related movement concerns
Standing, Walking, and Sports-Related Discomfort
Whether you spend long hours on your feet, enjoy an active lifestyle, or participate in sport, repetitive loading can place ongoing demands on your feet and lower limbs. Orthotics are designed to improve comfort, reduce fatigue, and provide the support needed for your daily activities and physical demands.
- Pain during prolonged standing
- Walking discomfort
- Running-related foot pain
- Workplace fatigue
- Sports-related foot stress
- Recurrent overuse injuries
A Personalized Approach to Custom Orthotics
Every pair of orthotics begins with a detailed assessment to understand how your feet function and how they influence the way your body moves. We evaluate your biomechanics, identify the underlying cause of your symptoms, and prescribe orthotics only when they are the most appropriate solution for your condition. The result is a personalized treatment approach designed to improve comfort, support healthy movement, and fit seamlessly into your daily life.
Biomechanical Assessment
Your appointment begins with a comprehensive assessment of your feet, posture, walking pattern, and lower limb alignment. By understanding how your body moves, we can identify abnormal loading patterns and determine whether orthotics are likely to improve your symptoms.
Gait Analysis
Observing how you walk helps us identify movement patterns that may be contributing to pain or inefficient biomechanics. Gait analysis provides valuable insight into how your feet interact with the ground and how those mechanics affect the rest of your body.
Custom Orthotic Prescription and Fitting
If orthotics are recommended, they are prescribed based on your individual assessment, foot structure, and activity level. Every pair is designed to provide targeted support, improve alignment, and fit comfortably inside your everyday or athletic footwear.
Ongoing Support and Adjustments
Your treatment doesn’t end when you receive your orthotics. We monitor how they’re performing, answer any questions you may have, and make adjustments when necessary to ensure they continue supporting your comfort, movement, and long-term goals.
Our Process
What to Expect During Your Orthotics Assessment
Your orthotics appointment is designed to evaluate how your feet function and determine whether custom orthotics are the right solution for your needs. From your initial assessment to the final fitting, every step is focused on providing personalized support that helps you move more comfortably and confidently.
Comprehensive Assessment
Your appointment begins with a discussion about your symptoms, medical history, daily activities, and footwear. We then perform a detailed biomechanical assessment to evaluate your foot structure, posture, lower limb alignment, and overall movement patterns.
Gait Analysis and Evaluation
We assess how you walk and distribute weight through your feet to identify movement patterns that may be contributing to pain or discomfort. This helps us determine whether custom orthotics are appropriate and how they can best support your biomechanics.
Orthotic Prescription and Fitting
If orthotics are recommended, we take the measurements or impressions needed to create a pair designed specifically for your feet. Once they’re ready, we’ll ensure they fit comfortably in your footwear and explain how to gradually introduce them into your daily routine.
Follow-Up and Ongoing Support
After you’ve had time to wear your orthotics, we’ll monitor your progress and make adjustments if needed. Our goal is to ensure your orthotics continue to provide the support, comfort, and function you need as your activities and lifestyle evolve.
Benefits of Treatment
How Custom Orthotics Support Your Everyday Movement
Custom orthotics do more than cushion your feet. By improving foot mechanics and providing targeted support, they help distribute pressure more evenly throughout your body, making everyday movement more comfortable and efficient. Whether you’re standing at work, exercising, or simply walking through your day, orthotics can help support long-term foot health and overall function.
Improve Foot Support and Alignment
Proper foot alignment creates a more stable foundation for movement. Orthotics are designed to support your unique foot structure, helping improve biomechanics and reduce unnecessary stress on your feet and lower limbs.
Reduce Pressure on Joints and Soft Tissues
Uneven weight distribution can place excess strain on muscles, tendons, and joints. Orthotics help redistribute pressure more evenly, improving comfort and reducing repetitive stress during standing, walking, and physical activity.
Improve Comfort During Daily Activities
Whether you’re on your feet all day at work, walking for exercise, or participating in sport, orthotics can help reduce fatigue and improve comfort by supporting more efficient movement throughout your day.
Support Long-Term Movement and Function
Addressing foot mechanics early can help reduce ongoing strain throughout the body and support healthier movement over time. Orthotics are designed to work alongside your lifestyle and can complement other treatments as part of a comprehensive approach to musculoskeletal health.
Care You Can Trust
Why Choose Sheddon Physiotherapy for Custom Orthotics
Finding the right orthotics starts with understanding how your body moves. At Sheddon Physiotherapy, we combine detailed biomechanical assessments with personalized care to determine whether custom orthotics are the best solution for your needs. Our goal is to help you move more comfortably with support that’s tailored to your lifestyle, footwear, and daily activities.
Comprehensive Biomechanical Assessments
Every orthotics prescription begins with a thorough assessment of your foot mechanics, posture, gait, and lower limb alignment to ensure your treatment is based on a complete understanding of how your body moves.
Personalized Orthotic Solutions
No two pairs of orthotics are the same. Your prescription is based on your unique biomechanics, symptoms, activity level, and footwear to provide support that’s designed specifically for you.
Experienced Multidisciplinary Team
Our physiotherapists work alongside other healthcare professionals within the clinic, allowing us to integrate orthotics with physiotherapy, sports chiropractic, or other treatments when appropriate to support your overall recovery.
Evidence-Based, Patient-Centred Care
We recommend orthotics only when they’re likely to provide meaningful benefit. Every treatment plan is guided by clinical assessment, current evidence, and your individual goals.
Direct Billing and Flexible Scheduling
We offer direct billing to most major insurance providers whenever possible, along with flexible appointment times to make accessing care as convenient as possible.
Ongoing Support After Your Fitting
Your care doesn’t end once you receive your orthotics. We provide follow-up support to monitor your progress, answer questions, and make adjustments when needed to help you get the most from your orthotics.
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Supporting Your Recovery Beyond Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics are often one part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Depending on your symptoms and goals, our team may recommend additional services to address strength, mobility, joint function, or soft tissue health, helping you move more comfortably and achieve lasting results.
Physiotherapy
Orthotics can improve the way your feet function, while physiotherapy addresses the strength, flexibility, and movement patterns that contribute to pain and injury. Together, they provide a comprehensive approach to long-term recovery.
Sports Chiropractic
When foot mechanics affect joint movement throughout the body, sports chiropractic can help restore mobility and improve alignment. Combined with orthotics, treatment can support more efficient movement from the ground up.
Massage Therapy
Muscle tension and soft tissue restrictions often develop alongside changes in posture and movement. Massage therapy can complement orthotics by relieving muscle tightness and supporting recovery during everyday activities.
Making Care Accessible
Flexible Payment Options and Insurance Support
We aim to make accessing treatment care simple and stress-free. Our team will guide you through your coverage and payment options so you can focus on your recovery without added confusion.
Insurance Accepted
We accept most major extended health insurance plans and can help you understand your coverage before you begin treatment.
- Coverage varies by provider and plan
- Support with claim-related questions
- Assistance reviewing your benefits before your first visit
Direct Billing Available
Direct billing is available for many insurance providers, helping reduce upfront costs and streamline the payment process.
- Claims submitted on your behalf at the clinic
- Less out-of-pocket expense at time of visit
- Available for many major insurance providers
Transparent Pricing
We provide clear and upfront pricing so you know what to expect before starting treatment.
- No hidden fees or unexpected charges
- Guidance on session frequency and duration
- Clear explanation of treatment plans and costs
Built on Patient Trust
Trusted by Patients Across Burlington
We are proud to support our patients through every stage of recovery. From injury rehabilitation to long-term pain management, our focus is on delivering care that leads to real, lasting results.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Orthotics
Have questions about custom orthotics? Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive. If you don’t see your question below, our team is happy to help.
Do I need custom orthotics or are over-the-counter insoles enough?
Over-the-counter insoles can provide general cushioning and comfort, but they aren’t designed for your individual foot mechanics. Custom orthotics are prescribed following a comprehensive biomechanical assessment and are made to address your unique foot structure, movement patterns, and specific concerns. We’ll determine whether custom orthotics are the right solution during your assessment.
What conditions can custom orthotics help with?
Custom orthotics may be recommended for a variety of conditions, including plantar fasciitis, heel pain, flat feet, high arches, knee pain, shin splints, and other issues related to abnormal foot mechanics. They can also help improve comfort for people who spend long hours standing or walking.
How long do custom orthotics last?
The lifespan of custom orthotics depends on factors such as the materials used, your activity level, and how often you wear them. With proper care, many pairs last several years. We’ll monitor their condition during follow-up appointments and let you know when adjustments or replacement may be appropriate.
Will my insurance cover custom orthotics?
Many extended health insurance plans provide coverage for custom orthotics, although benefits vary by provider and policy. We recommend checking with your insurance company to confirm your coverage requirements before your appointment. Our team can also help answer questions about the process.
How long does it take to get my custom orthotics?
After your assessment and fitting, your orthotics are manufactured based on your prescription. Production times can vary, but we’ll let you know what to expect during your appointment and contact you as soon as they’re ready for fitting and pickup.
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Take the First Step Toward More Comfortable Movement
If foot pain, poor alignment, or discomfort while standing and walking is affecting your daily life, we’re here to help. Book an orthotics assessment at Sheddon Physiotherapy to determine whether custom orthotics are the right solution for your needs. Our team will evaluate your biomechanics, answer your questions, and develop a personalized plan to help you move with greater comfort and confidence.
