An orthotic is a shoe insert that accommodates or corrects the way you walk or run to prevent or relieve pain.
You can buy some off-the-shelf ones or your podiatrist can create custom-made ones just for you.
Contrary to popular belief, orthotics are not purely there for arch support (though many people with flat feet do benefit from orthotics). A great orthotic should control your whole foot biomechanics in order to truly make a difference.
You might benefit from orthotics if you have:
This pain may be traced back to a:
Orthotics can help to relieve pain relating to a number of conditions including:
Running orthotics may also be used to help with shock absorption, comfort and injury prevention.
Orthotics help by
At Hong Kong Foot Clinic, our podiatrists are fully trained in biomechanical analysis and orthoses prescription. We can offer off-the-shelf orthotics or fully custom orthotics depending on your needs.
To create your orthotic prescription, we use video analysis and 3D scanning of your feet. We sent those electronic images to Australia’s premier orthotic lab which 3D-prints from your scan to ensure tailored orthotics that meet your needs.
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