Flexible Orthotics
Active Health offers a range of flexible, comfortable and slimline orthotics that can be fitted to a variety of footwear including runners, football boots and dress/work shoes.
We want our orthotics to work with the foot, not against it. That’s why our orthotics are NOT hard or bulky to allow the muscles, tendons and 33 joints in each foot to move naturally within their ideal range of motion.
At Active Health, orthotics can be an effective treatment tool to help reduce load or pressure through a particular area of the foot while we work on improving the strength and capacity of the surrounding tissues.
Orthotics are only part of the plan, our orthotics are used in combination with exercise rehabilitation & other therapies including strengthening exercises, manual therapy, foot and ankle taping, training advice and/or footwear education.
Orthotics don't need to be a life sentence, in fact our goal at Active Health is to build the capacity of your foot and ankle muscles so that you are no longer dependent on your orthotics.
Depending on your goals & assessment findings, we tend to use orthotics with a Short Term (<6 months), Medium Term (6-12 months) or Long Term (>12 months) plan.
Following a thorough biomechanical assessment, our Podiatrists can advise if you would benefit from foot orthotics and which type would best suit your particular activity and foot type.
We offer the following orthotics at Active Health:
Custom Orthotics
Manufactured from an exact 3D image of your feet, 3D printed orthotics provide the latest in custom orthotic design and technology. They are fabricated using a high performance flexible and extremely lightweight material to ensure superior comfort and functional support.
Pre-Made Orthotics
We offer a range of soft pre-fabricated orthotics that can be heat molded and adjusted in the clinic to achieve a more customised fit. These orthotics are ideal for certain foot types and conditions that require short-term management and for parents who are after a more affordable option for their child’s ever-growing feet.
