If you have been prescribed Total Correction Orthotics you’ll  know that they have been customised to your individual prescription. Over the next few weeks your feet will need to adjust to the new, correct position.

The following information will assist you through the wearing -in period

  • At first, when you start to wear your orthotics they may be uncomfortable.  This is to be expected.  As time passes they will become more and more comfortable. It is important that the following instructions are followed closely:

  • Do not be surprised if you find a little discomfort in the legs, or even in the back during the early stages of wearing the orthotics.  Your muscles will be getting used to new positions

  • Do not insert the orthotics into shoes which are badly worn or broken down.

  • We recommend a gradual increase in the time you wear-in your orthotics. We suggest you begin on the first day for one hour.  Each day increase the wearing time by 1 hour until they can be tolerated all day long. Eg.: Day 1-1 hour; day 2 – 2 hours; day 3 – 3 hours etc.

  • If shoe fitting problems should occur, try shoes with a deeper / stronger heel counter, fit heel grips, or contact us immediately for possible orthotic adjustment.

  • Remove existing insoles or premoulded padding from footwear, where appropriate.

  • Often, stretching and strengthening exercises will be prescribed by your podiatrist for use in conjunction with your orthotics.  As the effectiveness of your orthotics, and consequent treatment of your problem, may depend on these exercises, it is important to perform them strictly in accordance with your exercise program.

  • Do not use the orthotics for sport for the first 2 weeks and then only if they are comfortable to walk in.  Then build up slowly towards running or playing sport until you get used to them.  This is because sport places greater stress upon your feet, legs and back.

Your orthotics will initially be issued to you with a temporary cover.  This is to allow adjustments which may be needed in the early stages to be done more easily. You may have your orthotics permanently covered at a later stage, usually at the 4 week review consultation.

 

Care of your orthotics

  • Regularly clean gravel & sand from your shoes before putting in orthotics.
  • Your orthotics may be cleaned with a damp cloth or brushed clean.
  • Please don’t let your dog near your orthotics or he may think it’s a bone!

We recommend that your progress be reviewed in approximately 4 weeks.  By this time you should expect to have been wearing your orthotics all day, and for two weeks for all your sporting activities.

However, if you have any difficulties during this “wearing-in” period please contact us immediately 03 5223 1531

WARNING : This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional podiatric advice. Treatment will vary between individuals depending upon your diagnosis and presenting complaint. An accurate diagnosis can only be made following personal consultation with a Podiatrist.