Pedorthic services.
Specialising in Custom Made Orthoses.
This is a device also known as a Total Contact Insole produced from a foam impression or plaster cast of each individual foot. Which enables us to offload high pressure areas while also providing support and alignment.
Medical Grade Footwear (MGF).
We have a range of prefabricated extra depth extra width footwear which can accommodate most shapes and sizes of feet and we have the ability to customised or modify the shape and fitting if required.
Pedorthic Modifications.
Build-ups – for leg length differences. Rocker Soles - the overall effect is to replace the lost function of the joint and redistribute pressure on the plantar surface of the foot and address gait issues. Flare - Widens the sole base and increases stability of the shoe. Buttress - Much like a flare but increased height and support used to stabilise the ankle.
Custom made Footwear.
Custom made footwear is produced by taking multiple measurements and information of each individual foot. Is used when prefabricated options are exhausted and/or not suitable.
“I’ve been coming to see Craig since 2008, I’ve always had trouble with my feet and Craig has always been very helping and been able to provide correctly fitted footwear and comfort for my feet.”
— Patricia Dobinson
What is Pedorthics?
The professional field concerned with the provision of medical grade footwear, orthotic appliances, and appropriate advice to a patient after assessment and analysis of the patient’s problem(s). Including the provision of prefabricated footwear, modification of prefabricated footwear, custom designed and manufactured footwear and/or orthotic appliances, and advice on the need and application of medial grade footwear and orthotic appliances.
A pedorthist is an individual who is trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot appliances and footwear for the purposes of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb.
A pedorthist provides devices and footwear to assist in:
Accommodation of foot deformities
Re-alignment of anatomical structures
Redistribution of external and internal forces and pressure
Improvement of balance
Control of biomechanical function
Accommodation of circulatory special requirements
Enhancement of the actions of limbs compromised as a result of accident, congenital deformity, neural condition, or disease
FAQs
Do you do Build-ups?
Yes, as a Pedorthist this is a common modification done to assist people with a leg length difference.
Do you have sandals that take orthoses?
Yes, most of our sandals have removable insoles providing adequate depth to accommodate orthoses.
I have a child with special needs. Do you provide orthotics and footwear for children?
Yes, we do. Craig Kenna can manage conditions such as flat feet, club foot, sever’s syndrome and cerebral palsy.
What are orthoses (also called orthotics)?
An orthotic is any device used to support and align a part of the body. Custom-made foot orthotics are precision medical devices, worn inside shoes to correct your specific imbalance. They are used to relieve pain, improve skeletal alignment or improve the function of your foot and lower limbs.
Do you have wide shoes?
Yes, we have a range of Extra Depth & Width of Medical Grade Footwear.
I can’t find appropriate footwear for my foot condition, what solution can a Pedorthist offer?
Where prefabricated footwear is not appropriate, a Certified Pedorthist Custom Maker may prescribe and supply custom-made pedorthic footwear to correctly accommodate and support your feet & ankles and improve your gait.
What are the three levels of Certified Pedorthists in Australia?
CRetPed Au—Individuals that provide advice and prefabricated footwear for patients.
CPed Au—Individuals that provide advice on the provision of medical grade footwear and modify a prefabricated product to match the requirements of the patient.
CPedCM Au—Individuals that provide a full service to the client including advice on the possibilities of prefabricated footwear, and where these products are not suitable, custom-made pedorthic footwear.
What are some common conditions Pedorthists can help with?
Metatarsalgia – pain in the ball of the foot
Plantar Fasciitis – pain in the heel or arch area of the foot
Numbness or Tingling in the toes
Achilles Tendinitis
Tibialis Posterior Tendinitis – shin splints
Arthritis – pain and swelling in the first toe joint and ankle
Diabetic foot
Bunions
Calluses
Knee Pain
Hip Pain
Low Back Pain
Leg Length Difference
These conditions are treated and can be alleviated by the re-alignment of anatomical structures and the redistribution of external and internal forces in the foot using orthoses. Orthoses can also help to accommodate foot deformities and improve balance.
