How are custom foot orthotics fabricated?
This depends on the type. For the type of orthotics we fabricate on site, the following process is followed: Initial visit includes, assessment, history, notes and foot impressions are taken (negative casting). Plaster is poured into the impressions and allowed to dry to make a positive reporduction of the foot. Positive mold is modified and smoothed with rasp and screep material. Positive mold is placed in a vacuum forming unit and the first layer of material is heated in a convection oven and vacuum molded over the positive plaster mold and allowed to cool. One or more (often two) layers are bonded and heat molded over the original layer. Rough orthotics are trimmed to function inside the footwear. Client is fit and orthosis fine tuned as necessary using feedback from the client, visual assessment etc. The Orthotist is obligated by law to re-assess and correct any reported problems as needed without an additional charge for a period of ninety days. Clients are encouraged to return fo
