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Why Orthotics? 

Custom-made prescription orthotics are used to treat lower back pain, toe cramping, leg fatigue, arch pain, heel pain, callouses, hip pain, corns, and much more.

As with any architectural structure, if the foundation is not stable then the structure above can suffer. Imbalances of the bones of the feet can result in abnormal foot motion that causes foot pain, injuries, and deformities. It also results in excessive internal rotation of the leg that can cause knee pain, hip pain, low back pain.

Physiomed Oshawa's comprehensive examination will ensure your orthotics will complement your needs. 

What is an Orthotic?

 An Orthotic is an in-the-shoe device custom made from an impression of the foot and is form fitted to the individual foot. Feet are like fingerprints. There are no two alike.

Orthotics come as a pair in order to balance the feet and body even if one side doesn't have symptoms. They are worn comfortably in most kinds of shoes. Their purpose is to prevent abnormal motion while allowing normal motion of the feet. Orthotics relieve the pain of bunions, corns, heel pain, callouses, arch pain, tired & aching feet, and protect the feet from developing many foot problems. An Orthotic is designed to control the mechanics of the foot to a precise degree: from the heel contact phase of walking/running through mid-stance and toe-off phases. Orthotics are to feet what eyeglasses are to eyes.

 

What are Orthotics made of?

Orthotics are custom crafted from various materials including, semi-flexible, semi rigid, and rigid proprietary blends of durability proven plastics, graphite, cushioning layers and accommodative cushioning that commonly make up custom foot orthotics manufactured in podiatric labs. Postings, accommodations and top covers are made from standard medical grade materials such as vinyl, PVC foam, polyurethane, polyethylene, nylon cloth, neoprene, crepe, latex, leather/suede, and rubber.

Physiomed Oshawa ensures that patients receive only the highest quality orthotics.

Are Orthotic devices just expensive arch supports?

Absolutely not! Arch supports are designed to push up against the arch while standing. It is for use in static stance and not for walking. Arch support will not control the biomechanics of foot function at all. Everyone's feet are quite different and because these differences are so varied, a precise prescription for each patient is required. Buying arch supports or erroneously described junk "orthotics" over-the-counter is similar to buying eyeglasses off the shelf. An exact understanding of the problem is required in order to obtain superb results. Many major medical plans cover some of the cost of prescription orthotics.

Will my insurance company cover the costs of Physiomed Orthotics?

Physiomed Oshawa accepts all extended health insurance plans. We will ensure your claim is dealt with quickly and efficiently as customer satisfaction is our #1 priority.

 

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