Custom Orthotics in CalgaryPedorthists select and modify footwear (or make it, if necessary) to help people maintain or regain as much mobility as possible. When your ability to walk is affected, everything that surrounds or touches your foot—whether it's foot orthoses, shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, socks, hosiery, night splints, bandages, braces, partial-foot prosthetics, or other devices—interacts with your foot. That makes footwear a crucial part of your recommended treatment plan. Footwear adjustments can be made inside or outside a shoe.
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Foot orthoses, also called orthotics, is an important component of footwear that can accommodate, support, or relieve specific conditions, as well as improve the foot's function. In addition to designing and fabricating an appropriate orthotic, a credentialed pedorthist can provide you with personalized attention in selecting, fitting, and modifying shoes so that you can wear the orthotic effectively.
How does Custom Orthotics help?
Custom orthotics work on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes - they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment. The flexible body of the custom orthotic helps to re-align the foot by redirecting and reducing certain motion that takes place during the gait cycle.
Custom orthotics are known to help with:
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Insurance CoverageMost health insurance providers reimburse all or a portion of the fees for orthotics.
Coverage options may include:
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FAQs
Do I need a prescription from my family Doctor?
Yes you will require one prior to your initial appointment.
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How many appointments will I need?
Your initial consultation will take approximately 30minutes and your fitting appointment will take approximately 15minutes.
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Is Pedorthics/Custom Orthotics covered by insurance?
Yes most companies have coverage for Orthotics. Please confirm with your health provider directly.
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Do you direct bill?
No we cannot direct bill for orthotics as your insurance company has some of their own requirements that need to be met.
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What is the cancellation policy?
Any changes or cancelling of your appointment must be done within 24 hours of your appointment or there will be a charge. Any missed appointments will be charged.
Yes you will require one prior to your initial appointment.
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How many appointments will I need?
Your initial consultation will take approximately 30minutes and your fitting appointment will take approximately 15minutes.
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Is Pedorthics/Custom Orthotics covered by insurance?
Yes most companies have coverage for Orthotics. Please confirm with your health provider directly.
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Do you direct bill?
No we cannot direct bill for orthotics as your insurance company has some of their own requirements that need to be met.
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What is the cancellation policy?
Any changes or cancelling of your appointment must be done within 24 hours of your appointment or there will be a charge. Any missed appointments will be charged.
Have more questions?
If you have any other questions or would like to get more detailed information, please contact us by calling the clinic at (587) 356-3676.