An orthosis does not work alone: it depends on the footwear, available space, activity and the patient's tolerance.
Footwear affects stability, available space, pressure, comfort and adaptation. At MEDIPIE we therefore do not design an orthosis without considering the patient's real footwear.
We assess everyday use, work, sport, shoe type and tolerance. The aim is for treatment to be clinically reasonable and genuinely usable.
When an orthosis is indicated, it is designed around the footwear in which it has to work. Sometimes a change or adjustment in shoe type is also recommended.
An adaptation that is too bulky or incompatible with the shoe may lead to poor tolerance. Fit and comfort therefore need to be checked.
Everyday, work and sports footwear do not always provide the same space or require the same stability.
We review shape, fastening, removable insole and comfort during the actual hours of use.
We consider time spent standing, surface, mandatory footwear and restrictions on volume or safety.
We check fit, activity, shoe changes and compatibility between the orthosis and the specific movement.
Not always. It depends on the orthosis volume and shape, whether the shoe has a removable insole, the last, fastening and the activity. When moving an orthosis between shoes we check that the foot is not lifted, compressed or made unstable.
Usually it is better to wait and bring several pairs you already use. We can then assess which are compatible, how much space the orthosis needs and which features to look for. Buying first without knowing the design may result in the wrong shape or volume.
See which pairs are useful to bring and how we check shoe shape, fastening, internal volume, sole and intended use.
Tell us what footwear you use and where the difficulty lies. During the visit we will check space, fit, activity and tolerance.
Clinical content reviewed by Juan Bautista Calero Márquez, podiatrist registered no. 115 in the Region of Murcia.