Custom Orthotic Production

What is Involved In Producing Custom Foot Orthotics?
The most important factor in designing foot orthotics that will provide optimum function is a thorough examination by an experienced and knowledgeable medical practitioner.   The examination in our office includes a complete biomechanical examination and gait analysis.

Following a biomechanical and gait examination, there are three important components to ensure you receive the best possible orthotic devices:

• An accurate cast of your foot must be taken. This is a very exacting process as your foot must be placed in a precise position to ensure the best clinical outcomes. To help ensure that a proper cast is taken, we feel that the doctor, and not a technician, should take the cast of your foot.
   
• A proper prescription must be written to accommodate your biomechanical problems, your activities, and your shoes. This process requires that an exacting gait evaluation and biomechanical examination be performed.
   
• A high-quality foot orthotics laboratory should be used to produce your orthotics. This will ensure that the prescription is filled correctly, that the orthotics are comfortable, and that high-quality and long lasting materials are used.  We use a laboratory considered by many to be the highest quality laboratory in the nation—ProLab Orthotics of Napa, California.

Dispensing and Break-in:
Your doctor will work with you to ensure that your orthotics are comfortable and are relieving your symptoms. He will also provide you detailed information on the proper shoes for your feet. This will help you find appropriate, comfortable, and fashionable shoes.

Follow-up:
One of the most important parts of orthotic therapy is appropriate follow-up.  If you have a problem with orthotic fit, function, comfort, shoe fit or any other issue, your doctor must be able to diagnose and correct these concerns.  With training in orthotic therapy far exceeding most practitioners, Dr. Hale and Dr. Huppin are able to diagnose and fix nearly every orthotic problem.  In fact, we offer a guarantee on orthotic comfort.  To make an appointment with the  Northwest's specialists in all aspects of orthotic therapy call our office today.

<NEXT>

All pages on this website © 2005-2010
Douglas Hale, DPM & Lawrence Huppin, DPM
Foot and Ankle Center of Washington, Seattle
The material provided on this web site is for informative purposes only.
If you need specific medical advice, please contact the office for an appointment.