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Assessment and Fitting

Custom Orthotics in Burlington

Custom-made foot orthotics, assessed and fitted at the clinic as part of a wider look at how you stand and move.

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What Custom Orthotics Are

Custom orthotics are foot supports made to the shape of your own feet, rather than picked off a shelf. They sit inside your footwear and are used to support how your foot contacts the ground.

Because your feet are the base you stand on, how they load can relate to what is happening further up. Arch support and the surfaces you spend your day on can affect the feet and ankles, differences in leg length can show up at the hips, and how you load through the knee can relate to knee discomfort. That is why we look at your feet as part of a wider postural picture rather than in isolation.

Chiropractic care at the treatment table, Life Chiropractic Centre, Burlington

How the Process Works

We start with an assessment of your feet, your stance and how you walk, alongside the postural work we would do anyway. If we think orthotics would be useful in your case, we take an impression of your feet and that is what the orthotics are built from.

Once they arrive we fit them and check how you are getting on with them. There is usually a short settling-in period while you get used to wearing them.

When Orthotics Tend to Come Up

Foot and Heel Pain

Pain underfoot or at the back of the heel, often worst on the first steps of the day.

Arch Pain

Aching through the middle of the foot, common after long periods standing or walking.

Ankle Pain

Discomfort that can relate to how the ankle rolls in or out as you walk.

Plantar Fasciitis

Irritation of the band of tissue running along the sole, from the heel to the toes.

Heel Spurs

A bony growth at the heel that can become tender where it meets surrounding tissue.

Flat Feet

A low or collapsed arch, where the foot rolls inward more than it otherwise would.

High Arches

An arch that sits high and can concentrate load on the heel and ball of the foot.

Bunions

A bony bump at the base of the big toe, often sore against footwear.

Hammer Toes

Toes that bend at the middle joint and can rub on the top of the shoe.

Leg Length Differences

A difference in leg length that may show up as uneven loading through the hips.

Arthritis

Joint changes in the foot or ankle where cushioning and support may make walking easier.

Diabetic Foot Complications

Reduced sensation or circulation in the feet, where pressure relief matters.
Fees

What Custom Orthotics Cost

One fee covers the assessment, the impression of your feet, the orthotics themselves and the fitting appointment.

Custom Foot Orthotics

Made from an impression of your own feet, fitted at the clinic once they arrive, with a follow-up to check how you are getting on with them.
  • Per pair$450
Many extended health plans cover part or all of this. Call the clinic if you would like to talk it through before booking.
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Who You Would See

Meet Your Practitioners

Dr. Brad Ivanchuk, Chiropractor, with a focus on posture at Life Chiropractic Centre in Burlington

Dr. Brad Ivanchuk

Chiropractor, with a focus on posture

Dr. Brad has over 35 years in healthcare and a particular focus on posture.
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Dr. Lynne Shewchuk, Chiropractor, DC, CMRP at Life Chiropractic Centre in Burlington

Dr. Lynne Shewchuk

Chiropractor, DC, CMRP

Dr. Lynne brings over 35 years of chiropractic experience.
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How do I know if orthotics are right for me?

The list above is not exhaustive, and the only way to know is an assessment. We look at your feet, your stance and how you walk, then talk through whether orthotics would add anything in your case. If we do not think they would, we will tell you that.

Are custom orthotics covered by my benefits plan?

Many extended health plans include orthotic coverage, though the conditions vary a lot between plans. It is worth calling your provider before your appointment and asking three things: do I need a medical prescription for reimbursement, can a chiropractor dispense my orthotics, and what is my orthotic coverage. Those three answers tell you where you stand, and we can help you work out anything that comes back unclear.

Will they fit in my regular shoes?

They are made to fit standard footwear. Bring the shoes you wear most to your fitting so we can check.

How long do they take to arrive?

Usually a couple of weeks from when the impression is taken. We will give you a clearer timeline at your appointment.

Do I need to wear them all the time?

That depends on your situation. We will talk through what makes sense for you, including a settling-in period when you first get them.

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