What Your Orthotic Patients " Need to Know"

How do I care for my Orthotic insoles?

Your custom built Sure Orthotics are manufactured using only the highest quality materials and as such they are built for longevity. However, certain precautions should be taken to maximise the lifespan of your orthotic insoles:

  • Do not attempt to modify the orthotic device yourself. In the event of any modifications being required, please contact Sure Orthotics and we will be happy to modify them for you.
  • Keep your orthotic insoles away from any sources of excessive heat such as radiators and fireplaces.
  • When cleaning your orthotic insoles, use only warm (not hot) soapy water. Avoid any abrasive or harsh chemicals.
  • Once cleaned, allow the orthotic insoles to air dry naturally.
  • Only wear your custom built orthotic insoles in accordance with this leaflet and/or the advice of your practitioner.

How do Orthotics Work?

An orthotic should work with your foot and your ankle, knee, hips and back to alter the movements of your foot as it naturally rolls across the ground. Working in this way your foot has adequate suspension and is supported with every step. At Sure Orthotics we have worked to create a range of orthotics to support the complex nature of the relationship between the interaction of your feet with the ground, and your body. These have been conscientiously selected, and are engineered, to give you optimum support, comfort and function, while helping you walk, run and enjoy your life pain-free. Rather than having one supplier, or using one type of orthotic to address all our patients’ conditions, we draw from an extensive pool of orthotics options to prescribe a very precise solution, treating you as an individual.

The development of your Sure Orthotics involves anatomy, gait and foot pressure analysis by a qualified HPC registered professional and the subsequent engineering of high specification materials.  An orthotic is intended to mechanically compensate for a skeletal malalignment.

What can Orthotics do for me?

  • Control, encourage, guide, limit or immobilize movement of joints

  • Promote or restrict muscle actions.

  • Reduce or redirect weight bearing forces to minimise shock and maximise propulsion

  • Aid rehabilitation from fractures and accommodate deformities or asymmetries in bone structures

  • Correct the shape and/or function of the body, to provide easier movement capability, reduce pain, and slow the rate of joint degradation

How do I Check my Orthotics

Your orthotics have been designed with the function of your skeletal framework in mind. This does not tend to alter much over time, unless you suffer an injury or significantly change your general day to day physical activities.  If your symptoms are reduced and do not return, then your orthotics are likely to be performing well. However if in the future, having worn your orthotics for a while, you notice any changes then it may be time for a review.

You can contact Sure Clinic to arrange this appointment and we are of course very happy to see you for a check up.

Orthotics can be used to:

  • Control, encourage, guide, limit or immobilize movement of joints

  • Promote or restrict muscle actions.

  • Reduce or redirect weight bearing forces to minimise shock and maximise propulsion

  • Aid rehabilitation from fractures and accommodate deformities or asymmetries in bone structures

  • Correct the shape and/or function of the body, to provide easier movement capability, reduce pain, and slow the rate of joint degradation

 

The Materials we use:

We use medically recommended, high quality materials supplied from UK suppliers.  The cover materials are antibacterial and are generally hardwearing (approx 12 months) The shell material varies depending on a number of variables so can be an Ethyl Vynal Acitate (EVA), Polypropylene, Polyethylene or Carbon composite. Adhesives are also chosen are low risk and as environmentally friendly as possible links to the data sheets are below.

  • EVA

  • Poly

  • Poron

  • Adhesive

  • Carbon

Your Orthotic Insoles

When you first take delivery of your custom made orthotic insoles, you will find a leaflet entitled ‘Getting Used to Your Orthotic Insoles’ enclosed with them. It is very important that you read this leaflet through thoroughly BEFORE you start to wear the orthotic devices, as it contains vital information to ensure that they fit you correctly and therefore give you maximum benefit with minimum side effects. However, should you lose this leaflet, all of the information contained within it is available below and in the linked to pages.

Using Your Orthotics

When inserting your custom built orthotic insoles into your shoes, feed the front of the insole in first until it reaches to end of the shoe and then push the heel of the orthotic down into the heel of the shoe. If the insole is too long, the front of the top cover can be trimmed back to fit, but please ensure you do not remove any prescription padding that has been included within the top cover. If you have any queries about whether this process is necessary, please contact a member of Sure Orthotics.

When you first wear your orthotics you will experience a significant difference in how your shoes feel. Your orthotic prescription is designed to realign your posture and change the way that your body functions, resulting in a change in which muscles are being used and/or an increase in work   performed by some of your muscles. Because of this, ONLY WEAR YOUR ORTHOTICS FOR AN HOUR ON THE FIRST DAY.  increase your wear time gradually by an extra hour each day.

Aches and muscle fatigue can be common in the early stages of wear. If you develop mild muscular aching do not increase the duration of wear until your body adapts and the aches cease. Should these symptoms persist, or if you begin to experience more serious discomfort stop wearing your orthotics immediately and contact a member of the Sure Orthotics team. We will then have a practitioner contact you to give you guidance.