Custom Foot Orthoses

The problem

When your feet are not coping well with the demands being placed on them, pain and injury can develop.

For some people, this may present as heel pain, forefoot pain, Achilles tendon problems, knee pain, arthritis, or recurring injuries. For others, it may be difficult to remain comfortable on their feet throughout the day.

While generic insoles may provide cushioning, they are not designed around your individual foot shape, biomechanics, footwear, activity levels, or treatment goals.

The challenge is identifying when additional support is likely to be beneficial and selecting the most appropriate solution for your needs.

How we treat it

Following a comprehensive assessment, we may recommend custom foot orthoses where they are likely to improve comfort, function, mobility, or reduce stress on injured tissues.

Using 3D scanning technology, we capture the shape of your feet and prescribe orthoses tailored to your individual requirements.

Modern custom orthoses are typically manufactured using advanced CAD-CAM technology and 3D printing processes. Many devices are now produced using lightweight, durable, plant-based materials that offer excellent strength, longevity, and environmental sustainability.

Orthoses may be used to:

• Improve comfort during walking and standing
• Reduce stress on painful or injured structures
• Improve pressure distribution
• Assist with load management
• Support rehabilitation
• Improve footwear function
• Enhance stability and confidence during movement
• Improve efficiency during walking and running

Unlike softer foam-based devices that primarily absorb force, custom orthoses can be designed to store and return energy during movement, providing dynamic support and improved durability over time.

Your orthoses are manufactured in a specialist laboratory and fitted specifically for your footwear, activities, and treatment goals.

As your condition improves, we continue to review and adjust your management plan to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.

Why Masterton Foot Clinic

We've prescribed thousands of custom orthoses over the past two decades.

More importantly, we understand that successful outcomes are rarely about the orthotic alone.

Orthoses are among the many tools available to improve movement, reduce tissue stress, support rehabilitation, and maintain mobility.

We utilise modern 3D scanning and manufacturing technologies to prescribe orthoses that are accurate, durable, and tailored to the individual. This allows us to provide solutions ranging from simple accommodative devices through to highly customised orthoses designed for work, sport, rehabilitation, and long-term mobility.

Our recommendations are guided by a thorough assessment of your condition, goals, lifestyle, footwear, and activity demands.

Whether your goal is to reduce pain, stay active, remain comfortable at work, delay surgery, or maintain independence as you age, we focus on helping you move with greater confidence and comfort.

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