There are a number of foot and lower-limb conditions that require Orthotic Therapy, these include plantar fasciitis, tendonitis and heel pain, recurring callus and corns due to overloading, shin splints, bursitis, diabetic wounds and chronic lower-limb, joint or back pain to name a few.
In order to correctly diagnose the underlying causes relating to the above listed conditions, Helen will perform a detailed assessment of your feet. These insights inform the design of custom-made CAD-CAM Orthotics that will alleviate any pain or discomfort you experience.
This carefully crafted approach ensures you receive the best possible treatment for your specific foot condition when undergoing Orthotic Therapy.
Helen will assess how your health, history, activity levels and choice of shoes affect your feet
The lower limb is assessed to better understand the foot’s range of motion and whether there are any existing deformities that contribute to your ability to walk and run with ease
You are guided to walk over a computerised pressure plate which assesses how your gait and walking pattern affect your feet
Helen will assess how your health, history, activity levels and choice of shoes affect your feet
Orthotics are custom-designed using a variety of materials and coverings to suit the patients activity levels, this can take approximately 1-2 weeks. During the manufacturing process Helen will take into consideration the insights gained through the above listed assessments to maximise the Orthotics effectiveness at treating your foot problem
Helen will fit the Orthotic in your choice of shoes whilst providing sound advice on appropriate shoe wear.