What are Custom Orthotics?   Welcome this is a specialised site that informs the public of the benefits of wearing orthotics. Orthotics are prescribed insoles    that fit inside your footwearand are made to treat or adjust      various biomechanical disorders in the feet and body.                                                                               As a podiatrist i work in the area of medicine called biomechanics.                                                      Biomechanics is a science of assessing the effects of mechanics   to the human body in motion it addresses the structure and         function of the segments of the feet as they relate to each other   and to the legs hips and spine.                                                                                        During standing and walking our bodies are subjected to the natural forces that can inflicit mechanical stress and strain throughout our joints when foot imbalance is present  there is negative impact in  the knees,hips,back and neck this imbalance must be removed for     to achieve improved postural alignment and proper foot function.           Orthotics correct this imbalance improving the biomechanics of the              body leading to relief of pains in the feet and throughout the body.                   Different Types of Orthotics.   At the orthotics clinic we do a full range of orthotics for all            different shoe types from flat walking shoes to high heel shoes.       We also do a full range of sports orthotics designed differently        to each individual sport and orthotics for workwear boots and         wellingtons .We also do a range of childrens orthotics  and full                       range of ankle foot orthotics.                                                                         The Importance of a thorough assessment . The assessment of a patient for custom orthotics is very  thorough in my clinic it has to be as each orthotic is individually prescribed to the patients medical needs.        My Patient Assessment consists of    Patients medical history.   Physical and biomechanical examination of the back, lower limbs,and feet.   Computerised scanning analysis.   2D and 3D imaging of the feet.     After a patient acquires there orthotics i recommenda follow up visit 6 - 8 weeks  later and routine visits afterto make sure the patient is getting the most out of  their orthotics. See Above the Before and After Benefits of Orthotics.                                     Gait Scanning Technology. Is a very effective diagnostic tool in helping to assess a         patients poor biomechanics when a patients feet are scanned on a foot scanner attached to my laptop 2D and 3D imaging     of a patients foot measures the distribution of force throughout  the patients feet evaluating areas of high pressure and gait         abnormalities .                                                                                 .