Orthotics in Victoria
If you’re dealing with foot or heel pain, shin discomfort, ankle instability, or even nagging low back tension, the issue may start lower than you think. When your feet aren’t supporting you well, your gait can change—and that “chain reaction” can travel up through your ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, and spine.
A Completely Custom Insert
We source our orthotics through The Orthotic Group, a trusted Canadian orthotics company. Every pair is custom-made based on your individual foot shape, gait patterns, and day-to-day needs—so you’re not trying to “make do” with a one-style-fits-all insert. We also offer multiple styles and types, depending on your activity level, footwear preferences, and what your assessment shows.
We’ll help you choose the best option for your lifestyle, including:
- Standard custom orthotics
- Custom footwear integrated with orthotics
- Custom sandals with embedded orthotics (including Birkenstock-style options)
- All orthotic products are typically covered by extended health insurance plans (coverage varies by provider).
The Appointment Process
If you’re already a patient, you can book an orthotics consultation appointment—no full new patient intake required. Your visit may include:
- Assessment of your feet, legs, and ankles
- Gait assessment
- Gait scan
- Foam casting (if needed)
- Upcoming: 3D scanning capability to further refine fit and precision
- If you’re new to the clinic, we’ll begin with a full new patient exam, including a detailed history. From there, we’ll complete an orthotic assessment to determine whether orthotics are the right fit for you.
- In most cases, the same consultation includes your orthotic scan and detailed workup, so we can make a proper diagnosis and recommendations based on what we find.
Why Do We Offer Orthotics?
Over time, we’ve found that many people come in with “secondary” aches—like knee tension, hip tightness, or recurring low back discomfort—when the root issue is actually the way their feet are supporting them. Dr Amar Sandhu often explains it like this:
If arch support is poor (or the foot shape and toe mechanics affect how you walk), your gait can shift. That shift can create a chain reaction through the body. Supporting the feet properly can make a meaningful difference in how the rest of you feels and functions.
Orthotics also complement our spine and pelvis work and align with the principles of Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP)—because if we’re working to improve structural alignment above, it makes sense to consider the structure at the foundation, too. After all, you’re on your feet every day, and gravity does the rest.
Manufacturing Timeline
- Once your scans (and foam casting, if required) are complete, we submit everything directly to the manufacturer.
- Typical turnaround time is 10-14 days
- The process is relatively quick compared to many alternatives
- When your orthotics arrive, you’ll come back in to pick them up and ensure they feel right in your shoes
What Orthotics Help With
- Custom orthotics are often recommended to support issues such as:
- Plantar fasciitis (a very common cause of heel pain)
- Ankle stability concerns (overpronation or oversupination)
- Rolling ankles and repetitive ankle instability
- Generalised foot pain
- Gait problems that create stress patterns affecting other joints (including the pelvis, low back, and spine)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Schedule Your Scan Today
We’d love to help you find out whether custom orthotics are the missing piece for your comfort and support—starting from the ground up. Contact us today to book your consultation and gait scan, and we’ll walk you through the next steps.
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