Orthotics & Brace Therapy
Orthotics and braces are valuable tools in managing foot and lower limb conditions. At JC Podiatry, we assess your needs and provide tailored solutions to support recovery, reduce pain, and improve function. Whether you need custom orthoses or prefabricated options, we’ll help you move with confidence and comfort.
Orthotics and Brace Therapy for Foot and Lower Limb Support
Orthotics are medical devices designed to support, align, or improve the function of the foot and lower limb. They can help manage injuries, reduce pressure on sensitive areas, and improve overall biomechanics. While not everyone needs orthotics, they can be a highly effective part of treatment or prevention for many conditions.
At JC Podiatry, we offer both prefabricated and custom-made orthoses, along with brace therapy options, to suit your lifestyle and clinical needs.
Prefabricated Foot Orthoses
Prefabricated foot orthoses are a “medical ready-made device” designed to help common foot postures, injuries and gait patterns.
With a wide range of designs, these can used for sport, recreation, formal and everyday shoes which can be modified and adjusted using specific designs and materials. These orthotics help reduce excessive load on specific areas, aide injury such as an ankle sprain and provide more functionality and support to the lower limb.
Custom Foot Orthoses
Custom foot orthoses are specially designed devices tailored to an individual’s specific foot shape and medical needs with much a greater shelf life.
These also can be designed for sport, recreation, business or casual footwear. Designed on detailed measurements and assessments, these orthoses address specific conditions, injuries or foot shapes. Custom orthoses offer a personalised solution to aide or prevent the risk injury, improve foot function, and overall limb performance. Check out the team at Foot-Med orthotics making these great devices.
Brace Therapy
In addition to orthotics, we may recommend braces or supports for certain injuries or conditions. These can help stabilise joints, reduce strain, and aid recovery.
Common uses include:
- Ankle braces for sprains or instability
- Foot supports for plantar fasciitis
- Calf sleeves for muscle recovery
We’ll guide you on the best options and how to use them effectively.
Debunking Common Orthotic Myths
- “Once you have orthotics, you need them forever.”
Not true – many people use orthotics temporarily during recovery or activity-specific needs. - “You only need orthotics if you’re injured.”
Orthotics can also prevent injury and improve comfort during everyday movement. - “Seeing a podiatrist means I’ll have to get orthotics.”
Orthotics are just one of many tools we use. We only recommend them when clinically appropriate. - “Everyone needs orthotics.”
Orthotics are not a one-size-fits-all solution. We assess each person individually.
