What are Custom-made Orthotics?
Custom-made orthotics are medical devices that are designed to align the foot and ankle into its most anatomical efficient position, correcting specific foot imbalances. Custom-made orthotics are individually tailored to each person’s needs and works from your feet upwards to reduce stress on your body. Orthotics realign and redirect certain motions in your walk cycle to reduce strain and prevent the development of injuries stemming from poor walking mechanics. These orthotics are insoles made to fit in your shoes comfortably with the precision that matches the imprints of your feet.Who should wear Orthotics?
Individuals who have but are not limited to the following conditions:- Foot, arch or heel pain
- Bunions
- Hammer toes
- Collapsed arches (flat feet)
- High arches
- Leg or knee pain
- Hip or back pain
- Diabetic feet
- Feet arthritis
- Heel spurs
- Plantar fascitis
- Leg length discrepancies
What are the benefits?
Orthotics help distribute pressure equally across the bottom of your feet for better shock absorption and allows you to stand more, walk further and perform better. In addition, the following are common benefits of custom orthotics:- Relieve pain in the feet, ankles, knees, hips and low back
- Restore and maintain spinal alignment
- Corrects leg length discrepancies
- Improve balance
- Prevent or slow down the development of foot deformities such as bunions, calluses, corns and ulcerations
- Support arches in the feet
- Prevent or slow down the development of foot deformities such as bunions
- Equally distribute pressure across the bottom of the foot for better shock absorption and to prevent formation of calluses, corns, and ulcerations
- Allow you to stand more, walk further and dance longer
Are Orthotics covered by Insurance??
Not all insurance providers will cover custom orthotics. These following questions will help you determine if Custom Orthotics by Nexus Massage & Rehab are right for you.
Can a chiropractor dispense my orthotics?
What is my orthotics insurance coverage?
**Please note that orthotics do not qualify for direct billing**
Why choose Custom Orthotics at Nexus?
Scanner
At Nexus, we use 3D infrared structured light scanner to capture the highest degree of precision and accuracy of the foot structure to create a truly customized product that guarantee to provide you support in the right areas.
Materials
Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) is a shock attenuating material made from millions of air-filled encapsulated foam cells which are also found in high-performance running shoes like New Balance & Asics.
- Provides full support throughout the entire gait cycle
- Encourages more natural and controlled forefoot strike
- Better impact absorption for extra comfort
- Lighter-weight
- Higher compliance in footwear
- Hypo-allergenic
- Water resistant
- Anti-microbial material which does not retain or omit dours
What to Expect During Your Orthotics Assessment?
Learn about the different types of massages offered at Nexus Massage and Rehab to see which one is right for you:
What to Expect During Your Orthotics Assessment
1) Your chiropractor will examine your feet, and conduct a gait assessment and bio-mechanical evaluation.
2) A 3D scan of your feet will be taken to customize your orthotics.
3) Please show us the pair of shoes that will be fitted for orthotics so we can design your orthotics for the best fit.
4) We will place an order for your orthotics after the assessment and scanning. Manufacturing and shipping will take 2-4 weeks.
What to Expect During Your Orthotics Fitting
1) Once your orthotics has arrived, we will contact you for a fitting. Bring your shoes in which the orthotics will be fitted into
2) Orthotics tend to require 2 weeks to break into.
3) Any modifications needed during the first 3 months are provided without charge.
Meet our Chiropractors offering Orthotics services
Dr. Felix Chu
I pride myself in providing patient-centred care for my patients. This involves creating a treatment program that is individually tailored towards my patients’ needs, preferences, and values. My foundation as a registered social worker allows me to understand my patients’ challenges through a holistic perspective by recognizing not only physical obstacles, but also emotional and psychological hurdles. This integrative viewpoint enables me to better help my patients achieve optimal health and a higher quality of life.
Dr. Melvin Liu
As a former amateur athlete and dancer, I know the importance of proper technique when doing specialized movements. Chiropractic is an avenue whereby I can share this passion with others while caring for patients. I love hearing how small changes in the environment or adding a new routine can make a major impact in my patient’s quality of life. As a health facilitator, I love being an adjunct to my patient’s long term well-being.
Dr. Frank Xue
I find it rewarding when patients walk out feeling better after being in my treatment session and feel confident they can get back to doing what they love. Care with me will always be 1 on 1 and dedicated to you.
Dr. Karen Ngo
I have a strong passion and love for helping people and dancers, through non-invasive medicine; efficient and effectively returning them back to their natural function. As a licensed chiropractor, a registered massage therapist and a certified acupuncture provider, I tailor each treatment plan specific to my patient’s needs through the most current evidence-based care. Your health is my priority.
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