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Custom foot orthotics are personalized inserts designed to support, align, and relieve foot discomfort while improving overall biomechanics. They fit inside your shoes and are tailored to your unique needs, making them ideal for those with persistent foot pain or issues from injuries, poor foot alignment, or long hours of standing. By stabilizing joints, supporting muscles, and enhancing gait, orthotics help reduce strain on tendons and ligaments, promoting better balance and movement.
Explore the Conditions That We Treat:
Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendonitis
Morton’s Neuroma
Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
Hammer Toes & Claw Toes
Bunions
Ankle Sprains
Shin Splints
Patellar Tendonitis
Heel Pain
Flat Feet
Why Choose Fulcrum Therapy Foot Orthotics?
At Fulcrum Clinic in Coquitlam, we stand by the quality of our products and recommendations. Each pair of orthotics is prescribed after a detailed assessment to ensure the best fit for your needs. If your orthotics require adjustments, we work closely with our lab to make any necessary modifications for your comfort.
Types of Custom Orthotics
We offer three main types of custom orthotics, tailored to your condition and footwear needs:
Benefits of Custom Orthotics:
Support foot arches and correct alignment
Relieve pain in feet, ankles, knees, hips, and lower back
Prevent injuries and reduce strain from walking or sports
Improve balance, walking efficiency, and posture
Enhance athletic performance and endurance
Protect joints and absorb shock for daily activities
Increase comfort for long periods of standing or walking
Call +1 (604) 227-4536 or book online to schedule your visit. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows, and no referral is needed.
Coverage options include most extended health plans, MSP supplementary benefits, ICBC, and Worksafe BC.
To find out if custom foot orthotics are right for you, book an initial assessment with our chiropractor or physiotherapist. We’ll examine your posture, foot mobility, and gait. If orthotics are recommended, we’ll take a cast of your foot to send to the lab.
Once your orthotics arrive, you’ll return for a complimentary fitting to ensure they feel comfortable and are used correctly.
Custom foot orthotics are like shoe inserts or heel inserts. These custom insoles fit in the shoe of your choice to help with stabilizing of your joints, muscles and to correct gait when needed. They impact the biomechanics of walking by enhancing it to reduce the strain on tendons and ligaments.
Each kind of orthotics works best for a certain type of foot.
Researchers have tried to explain feet by categorizing them into 3 subgroups.
Planus feet refers to low arch (varus hindfoot and valgus forefoot).
Rectus (well aligned arches with proper alignment in hindfoot and forefoot).
Cavus (high arch with varus hindfoot and valgus forefoot.
Those with planus feet tend to overpronate and are associated with stiffness of their big toe and are at a higher risk for development of overuse injuries. Those with cavus feet are more likely to develop hammertoes and claw toe deformities.
The longevity of your custom orthotics depends on how much you use them. If you use them regularly, as recommended, they last for approximately 2- 5 years.
Here are the best practices for caring for your orthotics:
Custom orthotics are best placed through your healthcare provider such as chiropractors or physiotherapists as they can assess your feet health and recommend the best product to suit your specific needs.
Kinetic orthotics is a term that refers to custom-made shoe inserts or insoles that are designed to improve foot function and relieve pain by addressing issues related to the way an individual walks or runs.
These orthotics are typically made using advanced technology that allows them to move dynamically with the foot, providing support and cushioning where needed.
Kinetic orthotics may be prescribed by a podiatrist or other healthcare professional to treat a variety of foot and lower limb conditions, including plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and overpronation. They may also be used by athletes to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Custom orthotics cost $455 for one pair.
Ask your chiropractor or physiotherapist if they think you need one based on your movement mechanics and the wear and tear of your older shoes.
Yes, you may wear your orthotics in different shoes, as long as they are the same type of shoe. For example, you would not want to transfer them from a running shoe to a dress shoe.
Every insurance policy is different. Please reach out to your insurance provider to find out if they offer coverage for custom orthotics, or if they have any specific requirements in order to receive coverage for custom orthotics. We provide you with all of the paperwork required for billing to insurance, including a receipt, proof of manufacturing, and the method of acquiring your orthotics.
We discuss your goals, review concerns & assess your physical limitations.
We explain each step, ensure your consent, and provide one-on-one personalized care.
You receive expert, one-on-one care aimed at relief, mobility, and better function.
We empower you with guidance and tools to manage symptoms & gain independence.
100% therapist attention for faster, safer progress.
Services that support body and mind from chiro to pilates.
We coordinate with your care providers for one unified plan.
Hands-on techniques to relieve pain and restore movement.
Evidence-based protocols to speed recovery after surgery.
We help you manage symptoms confidently with informed care.
Multilingual, LGBTQ+ affirming, and inclusive care.
Specialized practitioners creating plans tailored to you.
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