Orthotic therapy focuses on how your feet and lower limbs move, and how this affects the rest of your body. At Active Life Physiotherapy Centre, we assess foot mechanics, gait and alignment to understand whether issues such as pain, instability or poor movement patterns are contributing to your symptoms. These problems are not limited to athletes — they commonly affect people who stand for long periods at work, those returning to activity later in life, and growing teenagers with developing biomechanics.
Following assessment, your physiotherapist may recommend orthotic solutions ranging from high-quality pre-fabricated inserts to fully custom-made devices designed from casts to achieve improved alignment and support. By correcting the way weight is distributed through the feet and legs, orthotic therapy can reduce strain on joints and soft tissues, helping to relieve pain and restore confidence in movement.
Orthotic therapy can support a wide range of lower limb and related issues including heel and arch pain, shin splints, recurring ankle sprains, knee pain, Achilles problems and lower back discomfort linked to foot mechanics.
If you regularly experience pain when walking, standing or exercising — or notice uneven wear on your shoes — a biomechanical assessment may be beneficial.
It depends on your needs. Pre-fabricated options are effective for many people, while custom orthotics may be recommended for more complex or persistent issues.
No. You can contact us directly to arrange an assessment.
