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A pedorthist is an individual who is trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot appliances and footwear for the purposes of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb.
A Certified Pedorthist CPed(c) has the unique ability to provide assessment through observation of surface anatomy and palpation of the limb, gait analyses, range of motion testing, footwear analysis and review of potentially complicated health factors.
If you, or a member of your family are dealing with foot pain, are suffering from a disease process which can affect your feet, circulation of sensation, or have noticed an abnormal pattern to your footwear, you may want to visit our Pedorthic Practitioner. Our Certified Pedorthist will be able to help you deal with your foot and lower limb discomfort.
As one of the few medical professionals educated in the design, fit, manufacture and modification of footwear and foot orthoses (Orthotics), Certified Members of the Pedorthic Association of Canada (PAC) are regularly called upon to fill prescriptions and make recommendations.
Our Certified Pedorthist can provide relief to painful conditions such as:
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Metatarsalgia
- Heel Pain Syndrome
- Bunions
- Osteoarthritis
- Fallen arch syndrome
- Achille's Tendonitis
- Corns/ Callouses
- Other
Orthotics are orthopaedic devices that are used to alter or modify foot function and are designed to treat, adjust and support various biomechanical foot disorders. The most effective orthotics are custom-made devices that are crafted to meet the specific needs of a particular individual. Custom orthotics are created using an impression of the foot called a cast, which duplicates any misalignments in foot structure. Using the cast, technicians in orthotic laboratory design a device that balances out deformities and corrects misalignments in the lower body.
Custom orthotics and orthopaedic footwear are commonly covered by work insurance plans. Please check with your insurance carrier regarding your individual coverage.
Our certified Pedorthist is a member of the Pedorthic Association of Canada and the College of Pedorthics of Ontario.
Come to Better Body and experience how custom orthotics and proper footwear can make today better for you.
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