Orthotic Therapy

What is an Orthotic Device and how can it help?

It is a specialised insole manufactured to exact specification of the foot and lower limb (usually from a plaster cast of the foot) for the purpose of:-

  • Alleviating foot pain

  • Controlling or correcting abnormal gait patterns.


  • Improving the shock absorbing properties of a foot.


  • Providing padding (cushioning) to rest sore areas on the foot such as corns and calluses.


  • Helping the older foot with support.


  • Reduce symptoms from lower back, hip, knee, ankle and foot that may be generated from foot abnormalities.

  • Control of lower limb function in competitive athletes.


    • Orthotic Devices Can:

  • help to reduce fatigue in the foot and lower limb.


  • support feet that have collapsed.


  • can help to control feet for a person with a Gait related problem.


  • can accommodate padding to take weight from calluses and corns.


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    Will I need orthotic devices?

    If any of the above circumstances apply to you then Orthotic Devices could be useful to you in alleviating your symptoms. Only a Podiatrist experienced in this field of work can advise you fully. Susan Sandall at Brightwell Clinic has been working in this field for many years.

    Your initial consultation will be a 45mins appointment, where a full medical history will be taken together with details of your leisure activities (in particular sporting activities) and your occupation. Susan Sandall will examine you walking, standing and sitting having regard to the information you have provided in the medical history.

    This information aids the decisions process and conclusion as to the help that may be gained by Orthotic use for each individual. A treatment plan is evolved.

    (Please bring shorts with you and footwear that is currently worn. Advice and discussion on footwear are part of each consultation.)

    Click on any of the following links for further information:-

  • Page 2: What do I have to do to get an Orthotic?


  • Page 3: How do I get used to the Orthotic Devices and will it wear out?