Calgary Orthotics & Custom Orthotics

An orthotic means many things to many people – even trained professionals look at this topic very differently! But forget what you think you know about orthotic devices! At Shoe Solutions Calgary, orthotics are custom-made devices crafted to your unique biomechanics and performance requirements. From professional athletes to life-altering injuries or pain, our Canadian Certified Pedorthists are able to assess, design, and handcraft custom devices to do precisely what YOU need them to do to regain greater mobility and improved performance.

You probably don't know you need them! And that's completely ok. Our Canadian Certified Pedorthists are uniquely trained to provide expert-level lower extremity analyses, and it’s worth it to mention that pain does not necessarily warrant a custom orthopedic device. There will be much to consider during your one-hour-long functional exam, including (but not limited to): your structural alignment, soft tissue, and joint functioning, as well as your dynamic GAIT pattern. Trust our Calgary pedorthists to educate you about the best treatment options available to help you achieve your mobility goals.

No. There are significant benefits to a wide range of treatment options, but you can trust our Canadian Certified Pedorthists in Calgary to make sure that – even if our scope of practice is not the right approach for you – we can also refer you to our trusted network of healthcare professionals for assistance beyond our scope.

Our Canadian Certified Pedorthists at Shoe Solutions offer a range of custom-made, insurance-billable, medical devices that typically cost around $495. However, our goal is to provide the right options and value to every single patient. That’s why we are committed to finding results regardless of your personal budget, with the highest-quality, over-the-counter devices, modifications, and/or accessories for as little as $25. Rest assured, you will receive the correct recommendations that offer you the best value every step of the way.

Pedorthists are foot and ankle specialists uniquely trained in footwear modifications, orthotic design and manufacturing, as well as comprehensive biomechanical assessments. Pedorthists are trained to treat the foot and ankle conservatively through non-surgical interventions such as bracing, orthoses, stretching, strength training, compression therapy, and myofascial work. The goal is to isolate and treat foot, ankle, and lower extremity pain, while often working with other professionals who treat conditions beyond our scope of practice (i.e. podiatrists, physiotherapists, orthotists, chiropractors, and physicians). Our assessment allows us to confidently create treatment plans to help you better achieve your physical goals, whatever they may be!

This is quite possible as every person is different with unique foot health needs. Orthotics are well-documented medical devices (when dispensed by certified professionals) that lead to positive outcomes for the significant majority of people who use them. However, this is unfortunately not a guarantee of every person who uses orthotics. Different disciplines will look at orthotic treatments in different ways, and our goal at Calgary Shoe Solutions is to leverage our expertise and experience in conservative treatments and to recommend a plan that’s most likely to lead you to your goals. If we recommend orthotics to you, we will do our best to make sure they make a positive difference in your life!