Orthotics in Ajax & Pickering

Custom orthotics are prescribed by a doctor and require a careful in-person assessment before a prescription is given. Your doctor will perform a complete assessment which includes but is not limited to the following.

Medical History To better understand the issue, the doctor will review every aspect of your medical history that is specific to your ankle and foot. A patient’s gender, age, recreational activities and occupation also offer a foundation to the doctor. While pain is the primary complaint most people have, the doctor will check for the main concerns, which may include deformity, instability, swelling and stiffness.

Inspection and Observation Lower limb biomechanics and foot structure are examined thoroughly during weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing evaluations. The doctor will inspect your shoe wear because improper shoe wear and shoe size have been known to cause discomfort.

Gait Analysis This involves observing a patient as they walk. The aim is to identify unusual patterns or functions that result from abnormal lower limb or foot structure. Every phase of the gait cycle will be analyzed for irregularities and asymmetries of right to left. All the information gathered during a clinical assessment is considered to determine whether the medical problem is caused by foot alignment or foot structure. The assessment also helps the doctor determine if foot orthosis, footwear, or footwear modification will be appropriate.

At The Center for Physical Health, we take clinical gait analysis to a whole new level. We achieve this by relying on an advanced high-speed digital gait analysis system. The system gives both our patients and practitioners a better understanding of the condition that is being diagnosed.

The PediGait High-Speed Gait Analysis System works by filming you as you walk or run on a treadmill. It films you from the front, back and either side. Our team then plays back the recording on a high-definition television to evaluate your gait from all angles. We are able to slow down the video to watch everything frame by frame. This enables us to see your gait in complete detail. This feature is also great when comparing multiple video captures like running or walking barefoot, with shoes or while wearing orthotics. The video gait analysis helps our team provide you with direct visual feedback and clarifies why you experience pain in the back, hip, knee, shin, ankle, or foot.

We are happy to provide you with a video file of the analysis for other professionals that are involved in your care, for insurance purposes or your own use.

Pressure mapping has come a long way since the days of using Electrodynogram (EDG) systems more than 30 years ago. The EDG system required sensors to be placed under the medical and lateral heel, first & fifth metatarsophalangeal joints and the hallux. Modern-day systems use a full insole width and length device, which shows the pressure of the whole foot. Pressure mapping enables the doctor to quantify several things, including the location of the high pressures, overall timing or the duration of the high pressures, as well as the center of pressure. The study of all these factors helps provide indications if the foot is functioning in a manner that is not ideal and can be associated with a specific type of foot diagnosis and symptoms. The study also helps determine if a custom or customized orthotic or a shoe can help reduce the indicators of poor function. Pressure mapping devices do more than just give readings about pressure. When evaluating a foot problem, timing is crucial. Pressure sensor systems give the doctor the ability to look at the force versus the time curves. Combining the two provides a unique perspective into how the ankle and footwork from the heel contact all the way to the toe-off.

Features:

• Displays pressure profiles of normal, flat & high arch feet for comparison
• Displays 2D & 3D pressure profiles
• Records foot type and regions with high pressure
• Shows percentage of weight distribution when standing
  • Left foot vs. Right footHome
  • Forefoot vs. Rearfoot
• Shows foot measurement
• Displays center of foot progression in motion
• Measures foot pressure distribution in motion and in stationary positions

At CP Health, we have been creating custom orthotics for almost 10 years now. We offer orthotics that can be customized in a range of materials and range from rigid (which are made of plastic or carbon fiber) to accommodative orthotics which are both flexible and cushioning. To give the perfect fit that benefits you, we always start with a comprehensive clinical assessment of your foot. This is done both through visual observation and using advanced systems.

Casting Technique for Custom Made Orthotics: Full 3D Laser casting system

• 3D Laser casting system is the most advanced technology in the production of foot orthotics. It utilized hand held 3D digital technology. Born out of collaboration between Universities and software developers, this technology is based on 40 years of experience and co-operation with medical practitioners and other professionals in the health care sector. Without a doubt, the resulting orthotics are the best in the market.
• STS (Synthetic Tubular Socks), Plaster Casting & Bio-foam casting methods are available upon request or if required.