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Footmaxx Orthotics Downtown Edmonton
Footmaxx Orthotics Downtown Edmonton
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Footmaxx
Footmaxx custom orthotics are handcrafted for people who require better foot function in everyday activities. Custom orthotics can help ease pain and correct biomechanical issues in people of all lifestyles.
From plantar fasciitis to ilio tibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome), custom orthotics can help resolve a variety of issues with the feet and body. A simple foot scan can help detect what imbalances you may have. Using the scan, custom orthotics are made to match your feet and help relieve any pain you may have.
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When custom orthotics are worth considering
Not every foot needs an orthotic. They are most useful when the way your foot loads is contributing to pain that has not settled with exercise, footwear changes and hands-on treatment alone. Common reasons people are fitted at In Step include plantar fasciitis and heel pain, flat feet or high arches with pain, Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, bunions, knee or hip pain linked to foot mechanics, and diabetic or arthritic feet that need pressure redistributed.
How the Footmaxx process works
- Assessment — a physiotherapist examines your feet, ankles, knees and hips, watches you walk and reviews your footwear and activity.
- Gait scan — you walk across the Footmaxx pressure plate, which captures thousands of data points per step and produces a dynamic pressure map.
- Prescription — the scan and clinical findings are used to specify the shell, posting and top cover for your orthotics.
- Fitting — orthotics are manufactured to that prescription and fitted about two weeks later, with a break-in schedule and follow-up to fine-tune.
Orthotics are one part of the plan
Orthotics work best alongside strengthening of the foot and calf, mobility work and sensible footwear, so we typically pair them with a short course of physiotherapy rather than issuing them alone. Most extended health plans cover custom orthotics when prescribed after a clinical assessment; we provide the documentation your insurer requires. Book a gait assessment at our downtown Edmonton clinic to find out whether orthotics are right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We recommend orthotics when foot mechanics contribute to symptoms and other approaches have not provided sufficient improvement.
We assess your feet, gait, footwear, and symptoms to determine whether custom orthotics could support your movement and comfort.
Yes. Custom orthotics may help redistribute pressure and support foot mechanics as part of a broader plantar fasciitis treatment plan.
They may help when altered foot mechanics contribute to knee or hip symptoms. We assess your entire lower limb before recommending them.
After your assessment and gait scan, your custom orthotics are typically ready for fitting in approximately two weeks.
Yes. We provide a gradual break-in schedule to help your feet and body adapt comfortably to the new orthotics.
Orthotics can fit many everyday shoes, although available space and shoe design may affect compatibility between different footwear.
Many extended health plans cover custom orthotics when clinically prescribed. We provide the documentation required by your insurance provider.
Children may benefit from orthotics when clinically appropriate. We assess their foot mechanics, symptoms, activity level, and footwear before recommending them.
No. We typically combine orthotics with strengthening, mobility exercises, and appropriate footwear to address contributing movement and loading factors.
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- Address - 10667 113 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3H6
- Phone - (587) 409-1754
- Email - info@instepphysio.ca
- Business Hours - Mon – Fri: 8 am – 8 pm
- Business Hours - Sat: 8 am – 4 pm