Orthotic Therapy

What do I have to do to get an Orthotic?

Brightwell Clinic does not expect any patient to commit to the costs of custom made casted orthotics until evidence has been obtained that such a device is likely to provide the desired help. The approach to providing long term orthotics devices is therefore sequential.

  • On your initial appointment, you will be seen walking, standing and sitting. A temporary orthotic may be made as a trial for you and to provide insight as to how well a prescription may target your symptoms. A review appointment is booked so that feed back is obtained. Please bring shorts with you and footwear that is currently worn.


  • At the review appointment the help that the temporary device has given will be assessed. A decisions may be made to make a Biomechanical evaluation appointment (BME).





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  • The BME is a 1 1/2 hour appointment during which time many tests are carried out to assess and evaluate the lower limb. Following the Clinic's acquisition of F Scan from Tekscan the evaluation will include computer aided pressure and force analysis this will now the use of scanning images from the. A plaster cast is taken of the feet at this session. It is sent to the Laboratory Susan Sandall uses (Rx Laboratories (www.RXLabs.com)) with your prescription. Please bring shorts and footwear that the Orthotic devices are expected to fit into.


  • Ten days later (approximately) you will be called for an issue appointment.


  • Four weeks later (approximately) a review meeting to assess the effect of the orthotics and to decide if any minor modifications may be required.


  • Page 1: What is an Orthotic Device, how can it help and do I need one?


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