What is the difference between Custom and over the counter (OTC) orthotics?
When considering whether to use custom foot orthotics versus over-the-counter (OTC) insoles, there are a few factors to take into
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We are a small, local Kelowna business dedicated to helping the Okanagan Move Well & Be Well with footwear, custom foot orthotics, bracing, compression socks and kinesiology.
Every foot is Unique
A personalized consultation with one of our certified Pedorthists can transform the way you move and feel.
Common Pain Points
With over 20 years of expertise as a leader in foot wellness, we can help improve many different foot and lower joint problems.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation and irritation of the plantar fascia (a thick fibrous tissue that extends from the heel and goes...
Bunions
In simple terms, a bunion is a ‘bump’ (or swollen surface) on the outside of the Big Toe that can become painful or sensitive.
Morton's Neuroma
Morton's Neuroma is a condition that affects the ball of the foot (or otherwise known as the forefoot). It is an impingement of a nerve...
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia describes a group of foot conditions that cause pain, burning or discomfort over the ball of the foot.
Achilles Tendonopathy
Typically Achilles tendinopathy refers to a combination of pain, swelling, and a decrease in performance of the Achilles...
Ankle Pain
Ankle pain can be caused by a variety of things. Sometimes it stems from conditions affecting the tendons or ligaments of the ankle and foot...
Shin Splints
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, more commonly referred to as “shin splints” describes the sensation of pain in the lower, medial part of the leg (tibia).
Knee Pain
Knee pain can manifest in a few different ways. Sometimes the pain seems to be around the entirety of the knee. Other times it is concentrated on specific...
Low Back Pain
Low back pain can be limited to just your lower back, or it can radiate across the entirety of your back. It can present as a dull ache, or a sharp severe pain.
Leg Length Discrepancy
A leg length discrepancy is exactly how it sounds, a difference in the length of your legs. They can be described as either structural...
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder is a condition characterized by significantly limited range of motion of the glenohumeral joint, and is often accompanied by sharp pain.
Whiplash
Whiplash is the forcible forward and backward jerking of your neck, usually caused by a collision, or contact sports.
Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the compression of your median nerve by the carpal tunnel (a narrow channel formed by your carpal bones and the transverse...
Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow is characterized by pain/ tightness and/or tenderness on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, during wrist movements/ gripping / flexion...
Stress Fractures
Stress fractures are the formation of micro cracks in the bone due to overuse or repetitive stress. They are most common in the lower legs and feet including the tibia, fibula...
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