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Custom orthotics in Burwood
Wondering whether orthotics are the next step? Not everyone needs a custom device. We assess your symptoms, footwear and activities, then discuss suitable options—including footwear changes, exercises or adjustments to an existing insole.
Orthotics are shoe inserts used to support the foot or change how it is loaded. Options include a prefabricated insole, an adjustment to an existing device, or custom orthotics, depending on the assessment.
Compare the options
| Option | What it may involve | When you decide |
|---|---|---|
| Footwear or rehabilitation | Shoe changes, activity advice or exercises | After assessment |
| Existing or prefabricated device | Adjustment or a ready-made option | After checking your shoes and current devices |
| Custom orthotics | Impression, laboratory manufacture, fitting and review | Only after assessment and a quote |
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Decision timeline: assessment and options come first. Impressions are taken only if you choose custom orthotics. Manufacture and fitting follow later, with timing confirmed before you proceed.
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What happens from assessment to fitting?
- Assess & decideFoot, walking & movement assessment, options and quote before consent.
- Make your deviceFor full custom: foam-box impression, laboratory-made shell, then grinding, moulding and adjustments in clinic. Timing confirmed at impressions.
- Fit & reviewFitting and comfort adjustments in clinic. Discuss follow-up for fit and response.
What guides the recommendation?
Your symptoms, shoes, activity and budget guide the choice. Footwear changes or rehabilitation may suit you with or without a device. An assessment doesn’t commit you to buying orthotics.
How much do orthotics cost?
Devices are quoted after assessment. The type, materials and modifications affect the quote. Confirm whether fitting, review appointments and adjustments are included, and any separate charges. Ask which private-health item codes apply so you can check your cover before deciding.
Bring your usual shoes and existing devices.
References
- Rasenberg N, Riel H, Rathleff MS, et al. Efficacy of foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2018;52(16):1040–1046. doi
- Hawke F, Burns J, Radford JA, du Toit V. Custom-made foot orthoses for the treatment of foot pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008;(3):CD006801. doi
- Whittaker GA, Munteanu SE, Menz HB, et al. Foot orthoses for plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2018;52(5):322–328. doi
- Collins N, Crossley K, Beller E, et al. Foot orthoses and physiotherapy in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome: randomised clinical trial. BMJ 2008;337:a1735. doi
- Telfer S, Abbott M, Steultjens MPM, Woodburn J. Dose-response effects of customised foot orthoses on lower limb kinematics and kinetics in pronated foot type. J Biomech 2013;46(9):1489–1495. doi
- Bonanno DR, Landorf KB, Munteanu SE, Murley GS, Menz HB. Effectiveness of foot orthoses and shock-absorbing insoles for the prevention of injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2017;51(2):86–96. doi
- Oerlemans LNT, Peeters CMM, Munnik-Hagewoud R, et al. Foot orthoses for flexible flatfeet in children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-reported outcomes. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023;24(1):16. doi