There are a large variety of different types of
orthotics specifically prescribed for different conditions. The
type of condition you have, and the details from your
biomechanical assessment
will influence which orthotics
we would prescribe and manufacture for you at our orthotic clinic
in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire near Glasgow, and our Glasgow city
centre biomechanical assessment clinic.
Our orthotics are fitted and finished whle you
wait in our on-site orthotic lab, servicing the Glasgow and West of
Scotland area. Information is provided below
on some of the orthotics we may prescribe for
you.
Type 1:- Functional foot
orthotics
Fucntional foot orthotics (FFO's) are probably
the most common type of prescription orthotics.
These orthotics are used for biomechanical problems which are relatively easily controlled. They do this by persuading your foot to work within "normal" biomechanical limits. In normal biomechanics the foot will roll in (pronate) and out (supinate) to allow the foot to work efficiently. in many biomechanical problems.
They can be 3/4
length or full length with various designs, wedges and cushioning
dependant on the individual patient needs.
By restoring the natural movement of your foot this prevents the symptoms caused by abnormal biomechanics. These orthotics are used typically for the following conditions
Type 2 :- Heel cups
Heel
cups are used for more significant biomechanical issues or feet
that require more significant control. Some examples of these are
severe over pronation, or
arthriitis.
A heel
cup is designed for issues where the proantion and supination of
the foot needs to be significantly controlled. This is where a foot
that is painful on movement due to a significant injury or wear and
tear e.g. arthriitis.
They are made from plastic and control
the foot very firmly. However, they can have cushioning to provide
some shock absorption.
Type 3:- Total contact insoles
Total contact insoles are designed to follow the shape of the foot very intimately, and are especially useful for the high arched foot or under pronator.
The "exact" fit means pressure areas are reduced when wearing these particular orthotics. These are made using either a plaster cast or laser scanning (CAD CAM) and are made from EVA (foam) of different density to either control or cushion the foot.
They would be
wedged and padded as required to control the biomechanics of the
foot.
