Cheshire Foot Clinic
Have you been told that you need orthotics?
Do you:
- Have foot pain which has been bothering you for a while?
- Avoid going for walks because of your pain?
- Have recurring foot, ankle, back or knee pain?
- Have expensive orthotics but you are still in pain?
- Have orthotics but they are too big to fit into shoes other than your trainers?
- Get frustrated that your foot pain is stopping you from doing the things that you love?
At Cheshire Foot Clinic we like to work with our patients to ensure the best outcome possible. Our team of Podiatrists at Cheshire Foot Clinic have extensive experience in prescription of orthotics to treat all types of patients and all kinds of foot problems. We treat everyone from the elderly to elite athletes with Achilles Tendinopathy to Bunions and stress fractures. We receive referrals from orthopaedic surgeons who recognise our knowledge and attention to detail when treating complex foot problems.
What are Orthotics?
If you have foot pain or deformity you may have been told that you need orthotics, our Podiatrists prescribe orthotics following a biomechanical assessment as part of the treatment for many painful foot problems and injuries.
Orthotics are special insoles which fit into your footwear and should be worn as much as possible. Often patients come to our Podiatrists because they have been told they need orthotics some have already been prescribed orthotics but are still in pain.
At Cheshire Foot Clinic we use:
- 3D printed (Phits orthotics)
- Casted bespoke orthotics
- A variety of off the shelf orthotics
To determine what types of orthotic will work best for you our Podiatrist will do a Biomechanical / Musculoskeletal Assessment also known as a gait assessment.
This starts by taking a detailed history of your problem and may include a visual assessment of a selection of your existing footwear, a seated/lying and standing assessment of your posture, feet and lower limbs including joint movements, muscular strength and foot shape. You may be asked to stand, balance walk and/or run across a Dynamic Footscan plate to identify areas of high pressure on your feet or anomalies in your gait.
Our Podiatrist will use this information together with your diagnosis to develop your treatment plan and determine what type of orthotic will work best for you. We prescribe modified off-the-shelf, Phits 3D printed and other bespoke orthotics depending on the problem being treated, their intended use, your footwear, lifestyle and budget.
We use a variety of manufacturers and suppliers to provide bespoke and off the shelf orthotics. Our off-the-shelf orthoses can be modified in the clinic by our Podiatrists to provide a semi-bespoke device which is comfortable for you to wear and fits your footwear.
At Cheshire Foot Clinic we are very proud to have been very early adopters of Phits 3D printed orthotics. We have now prescribed more than 500 pairs of Phits orthotics for our patients.
These orthotics are state of the art fully bespoke and manufactured with a 3D printer using the data from your dynamic Footscan and our Podiatrist’s prescription from your biomechanical assessment.
They are comfortable, durable and most importantly with our expert prescription they work really well to reduce our patient’s pain.
Phits orthotics are worn by many of Britain’s top athletes and provide outstanding comfort and support.
Here’s one of our patients: James Kemp, Park Run’s Global Operations Manager, with his Phits orthotics.
If you think you need orthotics please: Book an Appointment
If you need help please call 01565 655840 or email our team for advice with your booking.
Chat to us about your problem or download a copy of our leaflet:
Why Wear Orthotics?
