If you are looking for custom orthotics Adelaide, it is important to know that your orthotics may need regular review, adjustment or replacement over time to ensure they are still supporting your feet correctly.
Custom orthotics are designed to improve foot function, provide support and help manage a range of conditions including heel pain, plantar fasciitis, arch pain, flat feet, sports injuries, foot fatigue and lower limb alignment issues. However, just like your shoes, your orthotics can wear down and your feet can change over the years.
At Leading Health Podiatry Modbury, we provide professional custom orthotic assessments, repairs, modifications and new custom-made orthotics using advanced 3D scanning technology. We also have an onsite orthotic laboratory, allowing us to assess, repair and adjust many existing orthotics without automatically needing to replace them.
Do Custom Orthotics Need to Be Replaced?
A common question we receive is: “How long do custom orthotics last?”
The answer depends on several factors, including:
How often you wear them
Your activity level
Your body weight
The materials used
Changes in your foot structure
Your lifestyle and footwear
Many people continue wearing the same pair of orthotics for years without checking whether they are still providing the correct support.
We recommend having your custom orthotics assessed if they are:
More than 12 months old
Starting to feel uncomfortable
Showing signs of wear
No longer improving your symptoms
Damaged or cracked
Not fitting correctly in your shoes
Your Feet Change Over Time
Your feet are not the same throughout your entire life. Changes in your body, activity levels and health can affect your foot shape, pressure patterns and walking mechanics.
This is why regular reviews of your custom orthotics can be beneficial, especially during periods of significant change.
1. Children’s Feet and Growing Bodies
Children’s feet change rapidly as they grow. Orthotics prescribed when they were younger may need monitoring to ensure they continue to provide the right level of support as their feet develop.
2. Pregnancy and Foot Changes
Pregnancy can lead to changes in foot structure due to hormonal changes, increased body weight and ligament flexibility. Some women notice changes in their arch height, foot size or comfort levels after pregnancy.
3. After Surgery or Injury
Foot, ankle, knee or hip surgery can change the way your body moves. Your previous orthotics may no longer match your current biomechanics and may need adjustment or replacement.
4. Changes With Age
As we get older, changes in joint mobility, muscle strength and foot structure can affect the way we walk and distribute pressure through our feet.
Can Existing Orthotics Be Repaired?
Not every pair of orthotics needs to be replaced.
At Leading Health Podiatry Modbury, our onsite orthotic laboratory allows us to inspect and repair many existing custom orthotics depending on their condition.
Possible repairs include:
Replacing worn covers
Repairing damaged areas
Improving comfort
Adjusting the fit
Modifying the level of support
Refurbishing older orthotics where appropriate
A simple repair or refurbishment may restore your orthotics and extend their lifespan.
How We Review Your Custom Orthotics
When you attend our clinic for a custom orthotic assessment, we look at more than just the orthotic itself.
We assess:
Your current symptoms
Your foot posture
Your walking pattern
Your footwear
Your activity requirements
The condition and function of your existing orthotics
The goal is to determine whether your current orthotics are still working effectively or whether changes are required.
Custom Orthotics Designed by a Podiatrist Who Cares About the Details
At Leading Health Podiatry Modbury, we believe quality custom orthotics start with a detailed clinical assessment and careful design.
Our podiatrist is passionate about custom orthotics and believes the design process plays an important role in achieving the best outcome. This is why he prefers to personally design custom orthotics rather than simply sending scans away and relying entirely on an external laboratory design.
Using advanced 3D foot scanning technology, we can capture accurate measurements of your feet and design custom orthotics based on your individual foot shape, biomechanics, footwear and lifestyle.
Every pair of custom-made orthotics Adelaide patients receive is designed with the aim of achieving the right balance between:
Support
Comfort
Function
Long-term foot health
Need Help With Your Custom Orthotics?
Whether you need:
A review of your current orthotics
Orthotic repairs
Replacement covers
Adjustments for comfort
Advice about whether your orthotics are still suitable
A new pair of custom-made orthotics
Our team can help.
If you have questions about your custom orthotics in Adelaide, our experienced podiatrists can assess your current orthotics and recommend the best option for your feet.
Book online today or contact Leading Health Podiatry Modbury for a gap-free custom orthotic assessment for eligible health fund members, with no out-of-pocket cost.
Do You Actually Need Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics aren’t necessary for everyone, but when prescribed correctly they can improve foot function, reduce pain and redistribute pressure across your feet.
You may benefit from custom orthotics if you have:
- Heel, arch or ankle pain
- Flat feet (pes planus) or high arches
- Corns, calluses or areas of high pressure
- Foot fatigue after standing or walking
- Balance or stability issues (by increasing the contact area between your feet and the ground)
- Knee, hip or lower back pain related to foot alignment
- Recurrent sports injuries or uneven shoe wear
At Leading Health Podiatry Modbury, every orthotic prescription is based on a comprehensive biomechanical assessment. We only recommend custom orthotics when we believe they will provide a genuine benefit for your individual foot structure, lifestyle and treatment goals.
