Private custom orthotics clinic in Edinburgh
Custom orthotics are available in our Edinburgh clinic. Our clinic is based in South Gyle on the West side of Edinburgh.
Our team of orthotists and biomechanics podiatrists in this clinic have access to the latest technologies to undertake biomechanical assessments for custom orthotics.
We have our own orthotic lab and our clinicians personally manufacture orthotics derived from a prescription via their biomechanical assessment.
What conditions can orthotics treat?
Orthotics can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions that affect both the feet and lower limb. Some examples are given below;
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Shin splints
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Over pronation (flat feet)
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Under pronation (cavus type feet)
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Heel and arch pain (Plantar fasciitis)
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Forefoot pain (Metatarsalgia)
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Mortons Neuroma
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Knee pain
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Arthritis
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Neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, foot drop, MS)
What types of custom orthotics can we provide?
As the team consists of both orthotists and Podiatrists, there are no orthoses that we cannot prescribe and supply. Including custom foot orthoses, Ankle foot orthoses and Knee ankle foot orthoses.
We do this in a number of ways, including custom orthotics manufactured in our own lab. We also have access to 3D scanning systems for additive (3D printed orthotics).
All clinics are also Gait and motion approved clinics and also provide Phits orthotics using the Footscan pressure system.
What services are available at our clinics?
Where is the Edinburgh clinic?
Our Edinburgh clinic is within the Regus office building on the ground floor.
There is parking at the front of the clinic as part of the business park. The charge is £1 per hour.
The clinic has;
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Biomechanical assessment
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Plantar pressure equipment
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Custom orthotics
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3D scanning for orthotic manufacture
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Video gait analysis