Our pedorthic evaluation includes a hands on assessment to check for pain and discomfort, range of motion, strength, and anatomical alignment of the foot and other joints in the movement chain. The information from this assessment is what we use to determine if control of the foot is needed or accommodations or postings are necessary to allow for more efficient and stable walking. We also use static and dynamic gait scan and video gait analysis for a more thorough assessment.

Accommodative Foot Orthoses/Diabetic Shoe Inserts
Accommodative foot orthotics are recommended for patients with rigid feet, or for patients with foot deformities to accommodate the deformity, bring the ground up to the foot, and cushion every step to dampen the ground reaction force. We can also design the accommodative inserts to provide pressure relief for plantar calluses and bony prominences.

Functional Foot Orthoses
Functional Foot Orthoses are used to control hypermobile feet. We design functional foot orthoses according to the patients' weight, activity level, mobility of the foot and ankle, and biomechanical presentation of the lower extremity and the spine. When assessing the need for foot orthotics, we take into consideration the fact that the foot initiate the body's response to the ground reaction force as soon as the heel contacts the ground.

UCBL (University of California Biomechanical Laboratory)
UCBL is recommended for flexible flat feet. It is made out of rigid thermoplastic material for maximum control of a flexible flat foot. It holds the subtalar joint in neutral and its molded heel cup holds the heel in vertical position or neutral. It allows ankle movements while controlling the joints of the midfoot.

SMO (Supramalleolar Orthoses)
SMOs are recommended for patients with excessive pronation or severe flat feet and ankle instability. It is made out of rigid thermoplastic material designed to stabilize the ankle to prevent inversion and eversion sprain but at the same time allow full ankle movement to occur. It is also recommended for patients with ligament laxity in the midfoot. These custom functional orthoses can be worn inside a shoe and is durable and lightweight.