Custom Made Orthotics & Orthopedic Shoes:

There are many instances where custom made orthotics or orthopedic shoes may be indicated to assist in the rehab and maintenance of proper function and form. Like our teeth, our feet take physical abuse from the many stresses throughout the day. Whether you are the average 9 to 5 office worker, do physical labour, or the weekend warrior training for marathons, your feet take a pounding. Many problems in the knee, hips, low back, and even the neck are directly related to underlying problems found in the feet.

Your body is a closed kinetic chain, therefore what happens in 1 area can and will often affect another area. Your health professional is trained in the proper assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of foot related problems. Using special orthopedic tests and correlating information taken from a computerized dynamic gait scanner, a custom made orthotic or orthopedic shoe can be fabricated specific to YOUR feet to restore balance, alleviate restrictions, and most of all to regain normal function.

These devices are made of a polymer of plastic and/or graphite that assist in restoring normal biomechanical functioning of all parameters of the foot. They are always fabricated from raw materials in a lab by a certified pedorthist and are covered by most extended health insurances. Oftentimes, you may qualify for 1 every year!

Here at CIHC, we are proud to employ the Footmaxx Metascan Dynamic Scanner. This scanner reads your feet and gait cycle at 150 frames/sec and the information is gathered, analyzed, and interpreted. There are orthotics to fit casual shoes, basic runners, cross trainers, hikers, boots, special footwear such as soccer cleats, skates, and ski boots. There are even sandal orthotics for all you sun lovers!

Please keep in mind that NOT all orthotics and orthopedic shoes are built the same. Without proper correction of the foot, adjustments of fixations in the joints, or treatment of scar tissue of the fascia and muscle spasm, you may be getting fitted for a great orthotic to a dysfunctional foot. The very best scenario is a correctly assessed and treated foot, which is then supported by a great orthotic.

Talk to your health professional today and take your first step to better health and wellness!