What are Custom Orthotics?   Welcome to the orthotics clinic , this is a specialised site that informs the public of the benefits of wearing orthotics.           Orthotics are prescribed insoles that fit inside your footwear and are                     made to treat or adjust various biomechanical disorders in the feet and body.                Do I Need Custom Orthotics?   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.           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 recommend    a follow up visit 6 - 8 weeks   later and routine visits after    to make sure the patient is getting the most out of  their orthotics.             See in Images below 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 .