Features

• Truly custom made orthoses.
• Individually handmade and designed from a plaster cast or deep foam box impression of the foot
• Intrinsic posting is applied as standard
• We assume all casts are taken in sub-talar neutral position unless otherwise informed.
• Modified Blake and Root principles of cast modification used
• High quality durable materials
• Inbuilt shock attenuation



Options

• Non standard additions can be requested with a sketch
• No additional cost for any combination of rearfoot and forefoot extrinsic posting
• Small charge for each heel, midfoot and forefoot addition
• 4 types of shell
• Stabilising and Slimline Options
• Choice of coverings and colours available



Recommendations

• See shell types for different uses and recommendations

How To Order

• Prescription form and plaster or foam box cast by post. With foot sketch if required.

Services

• Standard Guarantees apply
• 7 Day turnaround time
• 3 Day Fast track *
• Special Fitting Service *
• Refurbishment Scheme*
• Discount on 2nd pair ordered within six months (see terms and conditions)

* Extra Charge

Paediatrics

• All casted orthoses are available in children's sizes. Discount given on child size 3 and under

Shape & Length Options

3/4 Length orthoses are more easily accommodated in footwear. Full length orthoses must fit the shoe as well as the foot, therefore you must tell us the size of shoe the orthoses will be worn in. For orthoses to fit flush into unusual footwear/sports shoes you can send the footwear, or the insole from the shoe with the prescription and casts and we can tailor the orthoses to the footwear.

The insole length is made to fit the shoe. We use a standard range of children's, ladies and men’s templates, you can request either the children's, men's or ladies shape of templete. Sending a foot sketch allows us to place cut outs more accurately. Insoles can be made to fit non standard footwear, by either sending an accurate template (preferably the insole or liner from the shoe) or the shoes themselves.

Covering Options (Material swatches available)

EVA is our standard covering materials suitable for all patients, it is thin, shock absorbing, durable and can be wiped clean. Suedette can be used as a thin comfort cover, ideal for those patients prone to blistering (not available on stability shell options).



Colour Scheme Options

For greater choice Podofirm, Flexifirm and Podoflex shells are available in 3 colour choices, Blue, Black and Beige.

Casted Orthoses Shell Type Options

 Podoflex

Recommendations

• Casual wear
• Excellent for most sports including long distance running
• Hypermobility
• Gross foot deformity
• Post fracture / Post-op

Features

• Super High density EVA shell.
• Durable with maximum shock absorbency
• Flat based for good stability



Limitations

• Not recommended for very heavy patients
• Not recommended for slim fitting footwear

 Flexifirm

Recommendations

• Casual wear
• Excellent for nearly all sports
• Gross Hypermobility
• Fits football boots

Features

• A composite device giving strength, durability and shock absorbency, yet maintaining good flexibility
• Thin 2-3mm quality Supralene™ shell, with super high density EVA moulded under entire length of device
• Flat based for good stability

Limitations

• Not recommended for Slim ladies shoes

 Podofirm

Recommendations

• Casual wear and casual sports

Features

• Semi- rigid casted orthoses, giving strength and durability, yet maintaining limited flexibility.
• 3-4mm quality Supralene™ shell.
• Super high density EVA heel posts, provides moderate shock absorption at heel strike
• Slimmer device for easier accommodation

Limitations

• Not recommended for high impact sport or long distance running
• Not recommended for instability or gross foot deformity

 Podosoft

Recommendations

• Post fracture/Post-op
• At risk patients, only use when functional control cannot be tolerated

Features

• Low density EVA shell (Blue colour option only)
• Accommodative device only

Limitations

• Not recommended where any level of functional control is required