What is a foot orthotic?

Orthotics are defined as any device used to support and align a part of the body. A foot orthotic is a device that can be discretely inserted into a shoe to support, align, or accommodate foot deformities or poor foot mechanics. Custom-made foot orthotics are precision medical devices that are custom-made to correct your specific imbalance and biomechanical misalignment (e.g. high arch or flat feet).

• Orthotics can be use for treatment of a variety of lower extremity conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis. They can relieve pain, improve skeletal alignment or improve the function of your foot and lower limbs!
• Orthotics can also improve athletic and occupational performance by realigning poor alignment and reducing excess strain on the feet and lower legs. Orthotics can be premade (over-the-counter) or custom made from a three-dimensional cast.

Beware of companies that provide only one type of orthotic or customized, non-custom casted orthotics. True prescription custom made orthotics are made from precise impressions of your feet.

Kintec is a leader in this field. Working by medical prescription our clinical team of Canadian-Board Certified Pedorthists assess your needs using the latest computerized gait analysis equipment available.

Kintec's Lab Service Division also manufacturers custom-made premium quality prescription foot orthotics for patients of healthcare professionals across Canada in our lab facility at Surrey, BC.