What are Custom Orthotics?

Custom orthotics are devices which insert into footwear to support or correct your foot function.
When appropriately prescribed, custom orthotics 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 orthotics can be made by several different processes, at Maximum we take a foam impression of the patient's foot in a “neutral” position and send it to a laboratory with the physiotherapist’s direction for correction.

At the lab, technicians pour plaster into the mold 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.

Who Can Benefit From Orthotics?

• 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

Orthotic Footwear

Get name-brand footwear with your custom Orthotics for only $75. more at Maximum!

When you order custom orthotics from Maximum, you can choose from a wide variety of name-brand footwear to accommodate them - for only $50 more! Brands that we can order with your orthotics include Clarks, Ecco, Rockport, Hush Puppies, Josef Siebel, Florsheim, Columbia, Keen, Mion, Mephisto, Privo, Merrell, Naot, Skechers, Hi-Tec, Brooks, Asics, Mizuno, adidas, Timberland, Puma, Drew and many others. There are many different types of shoes to choose from including sandals, dress shoes, casual shoes, running and athletic shoes, winter boots, safety boots, soccer and golf shoes.

CATALOGUES
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TOG Catalogue

Atlas Orthotic Lab

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Many extended insurance companies
cover custom orthotics.

Athletes and Orthotics

In athletic individuals, sports activities result in a great deal of movement and pressure on the foot. Slight imbalances in the foot that are not harmful or even detectable under usual circumstances may make one more vulnerable to injury with the extra stress of sports activity. By eliminating the need for one's muscles to compensate for imperceptible imbalances, orthotics can reduce fatigue and promote efficient muscle function to enhance performance. With enough functional correction, the foot structure can be aligned to give more propulsion, making walking, running and cycling more mechanically efficient.

Is Foot Pain Normal?

Foot pain is not normal and should not be ignored; problems can affect the functioning of other parts of the body, including the hips, knees, and back. These are foot-related problems that may be related to biomechanical issues.

Types of Custom Orthotics

Different types of custom orthotics 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 orthotics designed for special health needs such as arthritis and diabetes. Talk to us about what type of custom orthotic would best suit your needs!