Main building access is via Ashgrove Street and parking stalls 7 and 9 are free for our patients. Wheelchair access is via Fort street entrance.
- 100-1770 Fort Street Victoria, BC V8R 1J5
Custom foot orthotics can be useful in treating a number of conditions, ranging from common conditions like plantar fasciitis or metatarsalgia to more complex foot presentations such as Charcot foot or diabetic foot ulcers, which require a specialized set of skills to appropriately address.
Custom foot orthotics are fabricated from molds taken of your feet to capture your unique shape and provide personalized support and comfort. We use a combination of dynamic and static biomechanical assessment techniques to assess your condition and treatment options.
Different materials are used depending on the pathology being treated, such as:
Ankle-foot orthoses are made according to the specific needs of each person. They are made in many different styles according to the medical, biomechanical, and environmental needs of the individual. A variety of AFOs exist to treat a patient’s needs, including rigid, hinged, posterior leaf spring, and energy-storing and -returning (ESR). They can be fabricated using different materials depending on the circumstances identified in the assessment. We also offer off the shelf products, including Turtlebraces.
These devices may benefit a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:
A knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO) is a custom-made, long-leg brace that extends from the thigh to the foot to provide stability, support, and alignment for individuals with severe lower limb weakness, paralysis, or injury.
This device may be suitable for individuals with:
Commonly referred to as knee braces, KOs can provide pain relief, increase joint stability, and support return-to-work or recreational activities. Types of KOs include: post-operative, unloader, ligamentous braces, neoprene sleeves, patella stabilizers, and knee immobilizers.
This device may be suitable for individuals with:
Upper limb orthoses are designed to support recovery, relieve pain, manage joint range of motion, and restore function. Common conditions requiring an upper limb orthosis are.