Sole adaptations are an excellent way of adapting a current pair of shoes to make them perfect for your requirements. Sole adaptations can be used to increase stability, improve comfort, enable use of an orthotic device or to correct a leg length discrepancy. Sole adaptations can be done on commercial or specialised orthotic shoes.
Sole adaptations can be used for a variety of conditions including:
This list of conditions is not exhaustive. If you are unsure if you would be suitable for sole adaptations please contact us to discuss.
There are many benefits that come from having sole adaptations added to your footwear. These include:
There are many benefits of having sole adaptations, to find out more please contact us to discuss.
Sole adaptations are specific to your needs however they could include:
Sole flares added to your footwear can help to increase the width of the sole. This helps to increase the base of support on which you stand and walk. This can help to reduce the risk of rolling your ankles due to the increase in stability.
Wedges normal fitted through the whole length of the shoe on either the inside of outside. This can be a useful addition to prevent excessive foot and ankle movements. By adding a wedge to the sole of your footwear your foot will be placed in a more neutral every time you walk.
If you have been prescribed callipers we can adapt many shoes with sockets to allow you to wear a greater range of footwear. We can also fit straps to hold the caliper into place.
Many people have a leg length discrepancy and are unaware however it can result in ankle, knee, hip and back pain. It can be corrected by simply adding material to the sole of your footwear thus equalling your leg lengths. Our raises are extremely neat and discreet.
Rocker soles are a specially designed to help the foot and ankle progress through its stride easily. The rocker is neatly sandwiched into the sole unit. They can be used to help alleviate pain in toes, reduce forefoot pressure and aid with lost range of motion at ankle or 1st toe joints. Conditions such as arthritis and hallux rigidus can benefit from the addition of rocker soles.
The process to receive sole adaptations would be:
In order to assess your suitability for sole adaptations your orthotist will need to complete an assessment observing your walking pattern, range of movement and taking note of any deformities of your foot. Your orthotist will then discuss with you different sole adaptation options to support your requirements. Sole adaptations can be made to a large variety of footwear however your orthotist will provide you with advice about which types will be most suitable for your required adaptations following your assessment. Once you have agreed on the adaptations required your footwear and information will be submitted for alterations. Once complete you will be asked to return for a fitting appointment.
To get in touch or arrange an appointment, you can call us at 0330 088 3949 or email office@orthotics.co.uk.
