At Spectrum Foot Clinics we provide a specialised custom orthotics service in various Dublin locations and nationwide across Ireland. Our expert podiatrists and chartered physiotherapists can assess your condition and prescribe long lasting, custom orthotic insoles to help treat your foot problems.
Do You Think You Need Custom Orthotics?
Do you feel like you have fallen arches?
Are you apprehensive about going on your daily walks due to foot pain?
Were you given orthotic insoles years ago but are not sure what they were even for, or they are no longer providing you with relief?
Do you feel like you could benefit from getting custom orthotics but are confused about how they might help you, or are concerned about the cost?
Have you been told that you should get custom orthotics?
If you have answered yes to any of the above, then you have come to the right place! Our highly skilled podiatrists and chartered physiotherapists in Dublin, Limerick and Kildare will be happy to consult with you and answer any questions that you may have about custom orthotics.
What Are Custom Fit And Long Lasting Orthotics?
You may have heard the terms insoles and orthotics before and wondered what the difference is. Essentially, insoles are prefabricated temporary devices that can usually be bought off the shelf, and are worn in your shoes, usually for comfort.
Our orthotics, or orthoses, are medically prescribed custom devices that are designed specifically for you to help improve the mechanics and function of your feet, and are made from high quality, long lasting material.
Custom orthotics can help to:
Reduce pain and stress in high pressure points on the feet
Improve balance and functionality
Accelerate rehabilitation of injuries
Common biomechanical issues that Custom orthotics can help with:
Bunions
Heel pain
Shin splints
Fallen arches
Plantar fasciitis
Metatarsalgia/Morton’s neuroma
Stress fractures
Knee pain
Back pain
Generalised foot fatigue
Heel spurs
Custom orthotics can Also help with:
Diabetic feet
Rheumatoid arthritis feet
Achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis
What Happens During An Orthotics Appointment?
Firstly, it is important to know that not everyone needs custom orthotics! Therefore, your podiatrist or chartered physiotherapist will first carry out a full biomechanics assessment to determine your needs and the best course of action for you individually. If your podiatrist or chartered physiotherapist thinks you would benefit from a custom orthotic insole, you can expect to go through the following stages:
Stage 1
Your podiatrist or chartered physiotherapist will perform:
- Full biomechanical assessment of your lower limbs
- Feet and ankle range of motion checks
- Muscle and tendon strength tests
- Gait analysis
- Neurological assessment, if required
Stage 2
- Your podiatrist or chartered physiotherapist will take a cast of your feet, using either a 3D scanner or foambox.
- They will also draw an outline of your feet, if necessary, to mark out specific points that may need to be offloaded (e.g. a painful corn).
- Your podiatrist or chartered physiotherapist will complete a prescription form, including the materials used and design of the device that will be fully customised to your needs.
- Your cast/scan and prescription form will then be sent to the relevant lab for your custom orthotic insoles be manufactured.
Stage 3
- Once your custom orthotic insoles arrive back into our clinic, you will receive a free fitting appointment (appoximately twenty working days).
- In addition to this, you will also receive a review appointment after 4 weeks of wear to ensure that you are getting the maximum benefit out of your devices.
Stage 4
- Orthotics for shoes are sometimes just one part of a larger rehabilitation programme for some cases. If your podiatrist or chartered physiotherapist thinks that you would benefit from a strengthening or stretching programme, they may assign you some prescribed exercises via our easy to use App, where you will receive demonstrations and instructions about each one.
- If your podiatrist or chartered physiotherapist thinks that further physiotherapy intervention may be required, you can also be seen by our highly skilled physiotherapists, often in the same clinic you attended for your initial assessment.
Pricing
Your podiatrist or chartered physiotherapist will discuss with you the best orthotics option for your individual case during your initial appointment.
Off the shelf orthotic insoles - €85
Custom orthotics - €350
Custom premium orthotics - €450
Book Your Orthotics Appointment Today
We provide our custom orthotics service in several locations across Dublin, Kildare and Limerick, and our expert CORU registered team of podiatrists and physiotherapists would be delighted to help! To easily book and manage your appointment online, click the book now button below and choose your preferred location, select the time and date that suits you, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the booking. At your appointment you can tell your clinician that you are interested in getting custom orthotics for your shoes and they will advise on the next steps.
Contact Our Team
If you require additional help with booking your appointment, please get in touch with our Patient Services team via 01 611 1740 or info@spectrumhealth.ie.
Learn More About Orthotics
Read more about custom orthotics in our recent blog posts, written by our expert team of podiatrists and physiotherapists: