Custom Foot Orthotics in NW Calgary
Your feet are the foundation of every step. Custom orthotics — built from a proper assessment and cast of your feet — correct alignment problems that drive pain from the ground up.
Why Patients Choose Us
The details that matter when you need expert care.
Full biomechanical assessment
Gait analysis and lower-limb examination — not just a quick foot scan.
Truly custom devices
Made from a cast/scan of your feet to a clinician's prescription, not off-the-shelf inserts.
Treats the whole chain
Foot alignment affects knees, hips, and back — orthotics are prescribed with all of it in mind.
Works with your rehab
Combined with strengthening and footwear advice for lasting results.
Insurance receipts provided
Most extended health plans cover custom orthotics with the documentation we provide.
Follow-up included
Fitting checks and adjustments to make sure your orthotics actually feel right.
When should you consider custom orthotics?
If you have persistent foot pain, or pain further up the chain that flares with standing and walking, your foot mechanics may be part of the problem. Common reasons NW Calgary patients are fitted for custom orthotics:
- Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain
- Flat feet (overpronation) or very high arches
- Bunions and forefoot pain (metatarsalgia)
- Achilles tendinopathy and shin splints
- Knee pain — including runner's knee aggravated by foot mechanics
- Hip and low back pain with a lower-limb alignment component
- Diabetes-related foot concerns needing pressure redistribution
- Jobs with long hours on hard floors — trades, healthcare, retail, warehouse
Custom vs. drugstore insoles
Off-the-shelf insoles add cushioning; custom orthotics correct mechanics. A custom device starts with a clinical assessment of how your feet, knees, and hips move, followed by a three-dimensional cast or scan of your feet. The finished orthotic is manufactured to a prescription — arch profile, posting angles, materials, and modifications chosen for your body, your footwear, and your activities.
Our process
- Assessment — history, hands-on examination, and gait analysis to confirm orthotics will actually help (we'll tell you honestly if they won't)
- Casting/scanning — capturing your foot's corrected position
- Manufacturing — your devices are custom fabricated to prescription
- Fitting & follow-up — we verify comfort and function, fine-tune as needed, and pair the orthotics with strengthening exercises and footwear guidance
Insurance coverage
Most extended health plans cover custom orthotics partially or fully, usually requiring a clinical assessment and sometimes a physician's referral. We provide all required documentation — call 587-355-3555 and we'll help you check your plan's requirements before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about this service.
How long do custom orthotics last?
Typically 1-3 years depending on materials, body weight, and activity level. Many insurance plans renew orthotics coverage every 1-2 years.
Will orthotics feel comfortable right away?
Expect a short break-in period — start with a few hours a day and build up over 1-2 weeks. We include follow-up adjustments to get the fit dialed in.
Do orthotics weaken your feet?
Not when prescribed properly. We pair orthotics with foot and hip strengthening so you get support where you need it and stronger mechanics over time.
Are custom orthotics covered by insurance?
Most extended health plans include orthotic coverage. Plans differ on required paperwork (assessment notes, casting method, physician referral) — we provide compliant documentation and can help you verify your coverage.
Can orthotics help knee or back pain?
Often, yes. When foot alignment contributes to knee, hip, or back load, correcting the foundation reduces strain up the chain — especially combined with targeted strengthening.
Ready to start your recovery?
Open 7 days a week in Nolan Hill, NW Calgary — with direct billing to most insurers.
Call 587-355-3555