Looking for orthotics in Barrie? Pro Motion Healthcare makes custom orthotics from a 3D scan of your feet and a walking pressure mat, in eight models for different shoes and activities. A certified pedorthist (C.PED) assesses you first, so you know what kind of orthotic, if any, makes sense for you.
What orthotics are
An orthotic is an insert that sits inside your shoe under the whole foot or part of it. It supports and positions the foot, spreads pressure differently, and can add cushioning where the foot takes a lot of load. People come in for heel pain, arch pain, sore balls of the feet, bunions, shin and Achilles pain, and for knee, hip or back pain that seems to get worse with walking. An orthotic does not replace the care your doctor recommends, but it may help as part of it.
Custom orthotics and store-bought insoles
There are two broad kinds. A store-bought insole is made in one shape per shoe size. It can add cushioning and general arch support, and for mild aches some people find it enough. A custom orthotic is designed from measurements of your own feet: their shape, how weight spreads across them when you stand, and how they move when you walk. Each foot is designed on its own, because left and right are rarely the same.
| Store-bought insole | Custom orthotic | |
|---|---|---|
| Made from | A shoe size | A 3D scan and pressure data of your feet |
| Assessment | None | By a certified pedorthist (C.PED) |
| Shaped for | An average foot | Your feet and your usual shoes |
| Plan claims | Usually not eligible | Often claimable when the plan’s conditions are met |
The way Pro Motion Healthcare makes them is set out stage by stage on the custom orthotics Barrie page: the scan, the design, the 3D printing and the fitting.
Eight models for different feet and activities
The clinic designs custom orthotics in eight models, so the shape, thickness and cushioning suit what you do in them:
- Everyday: for work shoes and casual shoes you wear most of the day.
- Running: for running shoes, built for the repeated impact of a run.
- Wellness: for diabetic, arthritic and sensitive feet, with more cushioning.
- Industrial: for work boots and long shifts standing on hard floors.
- Ski: shaped to fit inside a ski boot.
- Kids: for growing feet.
- Soccer: for cleats and the quick changes of direction in the game.
- Golf: for golf shoes and a round’s worth of walking.
Which one suits you comes out of the assessment. Someone who works shifts in safety boots and runs on weekends may need two pairs, one for each kind of shoe. If you are not sure, the pedorthist can help you decide.
Who orthotics may help
People in Barrie come to the clinic for orthotics for many reasons. Some of the most common:
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis, often worst in the first steps of the morning
- Flat feet or feet that roll inward, with tired arches
- Pain under the ball of the foot (metatarsalgia) or around a bunion
- Shin splints and Achilles pain with running or walking
- Diabetic or arthritic feet that need more cushioning and protection
- Long days standing at work: nurses, trades, retail and warehouse staff
- Runners, soccer players, golfers and skiers
- Children whose feet or walking pattern a parent or doctor has questions about
Each of these is explained, with what the assessment looks for, on the foot orthotics Barrie page.
Orthopedic footwear, compression socks and knee braces
An orthotic works inside a shoe, so the shoe matters too. Pro Motion Healthcare carries off-the-shelf orthopedic shoes and also offers custom-made footwear, so the shoe and the orthotic can be chosen together. Most plans that pay for orthopedic shoes allow one pair per calendar year; check yours.
The clinic also fits compression socks and stockings, measured by staff who are certified compression sock fitters. Lighter 15 to 20 mmHg socks need no prescription and are not covered by insurance; firmer 20 to 30 and 30 to 40 mmHg socks are fitted by prescription. Styles include knee-high, thigh-high, pantyhose, maternity, open-toe and zipper. The clinic also fits knee, bunion and body braces.
Before you book
Most people claim custom orthotics through an extended health plan. That usually means a prescription with a diagnosis, a dispenser your plan accepts and the right receipts. If you are comparing clinics, our guide on how to choose the best orthotics in Barrie lists the questions worth asking. If you are deciding whether the drive works, see orthotics near me for drive times from each part of Barrie and the towns around it.
Questions about orthotics in Barrie? Call Pro Motion Healthcare or book a foot scan.
What your plan checks
- A prescription with a diagnosis
- Assessed, scanned and dispensed by a provider your plan accepts
- An itemised receipt and the assessment details
Coverage depends on your plan. Check your benefits booklet or call your insurer before you book.
Questions people ask
Are custom orthotics better than store-bought insoles?
They are different. A store-bought insole is one shape per size; a custom orthotic is designed from a scan of your feet. For mild aches an insole may be enough. The assessment helps you decide, and the pedorthist can tell you if custom orthotics are not needed.
Can I get orthotics for work boots?
Yes. The Industrial model is made for work boots and long shifts on hard floors. Tell the clinic which boots you wear so the orthotic is shaped to fit them.
Do children need different orthotics?
Children’s feet are still growing, so the clinic has a Kids model. A parent or family doctor with questions about a child’s feet or walking can book an assessment.
How long do custom orthotics last?
It depends on how much you wear them, your weight and activities, and the model. Many plans allow a new pair every one to three years. The pedorthist can check yours at any visit.