Custom foot orthoses

Custom foot orthoses: assessment, design and fitting

Every patient has different foot anatomy, activities and needs. When orthoses are indicated, we combine biomechanical assessment with foot scan measurements to design an individual treatment that we fabricate, fit and review at MEDIPIE.

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Clinical reasoning

Similar footprints do not mean identical treatment

Foot shape is just one part of the picture. We also consider symptoms, gait, mobility, footwear and your everyday activities.

We record the foot’s actual measurements with a scanner and interpret them alongside the clinical examination. We first identify the functional objective and decide whether orthoses may help or another approach is more appropriate.

Footprints inform
Function guides decisions
Footwear matters

Design work on foot orthoses in the MEDIPIE workshop — Design and fabrication remain connected to clinical assessment.

Our process

From assessment to orthoses you can actually wear

Personalisation lies in each decision, not merely in taking measurements.

Assessment
We examine foot support, movement, symptoms and activities to define a clinical objective.
Design
We choose geometry, stiffness, reinforcements and pressure-relief areas for that objective.
In-house fabrication
We select materials and make the orthosis in our own workshop.
Fitting
We check the fit to the foot and the space within your usual footwear.
Follow-up
We review comfort, use and response, making adjustments when necessary.

MEDIPIE's in-house custom foot orthoses workshop — Orthoses are made within MEDIPIE's clinical process.

Individual design

What makes each orthosis individual

Every patient has different anatomy, movement patterns and needs. When foot orthoses are indicated, we adapt the design and materials to the person and their clinical goal, not just to the shape of a footprint.

Foot shape and mobility: Foot shape, mobility and individual tolerance guide the geometry of support, flexibility and any additional reinforcement.
Age, activity and use: For children, we consider growth; for adults, daily activities; for athletes, the loads and movements of their sport; and for older adults, functional needs and comfort.
Materials and mechanical response: We select properties such as stiffness, elasticity and cushioning according to each patient's demands and response. Not everyone needs the same level of support.
Condition and clinical goal: When indicated, we consider targeted offloading, pressure redistribution or specific support based on the clinical assessment. Orthoses are not always the best option.

See how we make and fit each treatment