Foot Clinic · Custom Orthotics
Custom Foot Orthotics in Burlington
Custom orthotics are inserts prescribed by a chiropodist to change how your foot loads as you walk or run. We make everything from standard thermoplastic devices through to specialized cast work.
How They Help
How custom devices are made
Your feet are captured with a 3D digital scan by default. For specific conditions, or where an ankle-height device is needed, a plaster cast is taken instead. Either way, lab technicians hand-finish every device, which lets us accommodate foot types that an off-the-shelf insert cannot.
Our orthotics are fabricated by Langer Biomechanics and Paris Orthotics, two of the most established custom orthotic labs in North America.
Who benefits from orthotics?
- Plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the sole of the foot
- Diabetes, where circulation changes often require custom footwear
- Arthritis affecting the joints of the foot
- Metatarsalgia, pain at the ball of the foot
- Charcot foot and other complex foot types
- Extreme planus (flat) or cavus (arched) feet
Orthotics for your everyday activities
Everyday footwear varies widely in depth, width and heel height, and each places different demands on the feet. Explore how we design and build orthotics for the shoes you wear most days.
Dress shoes
Narrow, low-profile devices for flats, loafers, oxfords and slip-on dress shoes.
Learn moreDress shoes with heels
Cobra and Slimthotics devices shaped for pumps, dress heels and shoes with a heel above 3 cm.
Learn moreWork boots
Support and cushioning for long shifts on hard surfaces in safety and work footwear.
Learn moreCasual shoes
Supportive devices for sneakers, slip-ons and the lifestyle footwear worn most days.
Learn moreWalking shoes
Moderate control and shock absorption for fitness walking, hiking trails and daily distance.
Learn moreDiabetic feet
Theracare Soft devices with high shock absorption to reduce pressure and shear on the diabetic foot.
Learn moreSport-specific
Different sports place different demands on the feet, from impact absorption in running to lateral stability on the court. We also design orthotics around the footwear and movement patterns of specific sports.
Custom ankle-foot orthoses
For drop foot, post-stroke gait and ankle or tendon instability, we prescribe the Richie Brace®, a low-profile custom AFO that fits inside your regular shoes.
Custom Orthotics
The process, from assessment to fitting
Custom orthotics are fitted using 3D digital scanning. The initial Chiropodist assessment is billed separately; the orthotics fee covers your scan, fitting appointment and a follow-up review.
- 0130 minutes
Initial assessment
A full foot assessment and biomechanical evaluation. Your practitioner observes your gait and, in most cases, records a video of how you walk to keep on file for your care plan.
- 02≈ 5 minutes
3D digital scan
A digital scan taken in our dedicated scanning room produces a precise model of your foot. For specific conditions, or where an ankle-height device is required, a plaster cast is used instead.
- 033 to 4 weeks
Fabrication
Your orthotics are fabricated from your scan and your practitioner's prescription by our partner technicians, who are highly skilled in manual plaster modification.
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Fitting and follow-up
Your practitioner fits the orthotics with you present and explains the break-in process. A follow-up review is booked automatically and is included in the orthotics fee.
What Is Included
What your orthotics fee covers
The first step is an initial assessment appointment with a Chiropodist, billed separately from the orthotics fee. Most extended health plans include an orthotics benefit, and we direct-bill most extended health plans.
Conditions orthotics are prescribed for
Who prescribes your orthotics
Orthotics at Tread Well are prescribed by Registered Chiropodists following a full biomechanical assessment.
Nancy Nguyen
Registered Chiropodist / Registered Acupuncturist
B.Sc., R.Ac., D.Pod.M
Parveen Gill
Registered Chiropodist
B.Sc. (Hons.), D.Ch.
Katrina Le
Registered Chiropodist
B.Sc. (Hons.), D.Ch.
Michael Wong
Registered Chiropodist
B.Kin, D.Ch
Frequently asked questions
Foot care alongside rehabilitation
Our Foot Clinic shares a building with the Tread Well rehabilitation team. If your chiropodist finds a knee, hip or back problem contributing to your symptoms, you can be referred straight to our rehabilitation practitioners at the same address, with your history and care plan already on file.
Explore Rehab & RecoveryWe direct-bill most extended health plans.Billing details
Book your orthotic assessment
Most new patients prefer to call. Reception can advise which practitioner is best suited to your concern and arrange a suitable time. Online booking is also available if you would prefer to book directly.
3305 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3N2, Unit 10-14