ORTHOTICS

Custom Sensorimotor vs. Over the Counter

Both have their time and place!

Your foot is made up of 26 bones and over 100 muscles, ligaments and tendons. No wonder there’s a lot of different options when it comes to orthotics. The one thing they all have in common is the goal of correcting over-pronation, which has been shown to be a predisposing factor for a number of injuries ranging from foot and knee pain to low back pain. As with most things, when it comes to orthotics, we’ve got options to suit your needs and together we can figure out what works best for your training, your budget, and your goals.

Orthotics are only available at the Redwood Rd. office

*Current patients - custom orthotic fitting can be done as part of your regular appointment. Just book a little extra time to do the scanning/exam; if you usually like a quick appointment, book the regular, and regular folks please book the plus appointment. If you’re not a patient of Nolan S&F Chiro, but are interested in orthotics, feel free to book an orthotic-fit appointment and we can see what suits you best. We are the only ones around with this technologically advanced unit, so while we can, we want to spread the good foot-vibes!

Custom, Sensorimotor (aka functional) Orthotics

Full Retail: $475+

Introductory pricing @ Nolan S&F Chiro:

$350 for 1 Pair*, $595 for 2 pairs*

Sensorimotor Orthotics™ offer a revolutionary approach by promoting freedom of movement in every joint of the foot, stimulating musculature, and enhancing muscle tonicity. These orthotics optimize movement, enhance performance, mitigate injury risks, and can alleviate various chronic conditions such as plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and more. We utilize cutting-edge technology including dynamic and static pressure mapping, 3D foot scanning, and advanced gait analysis software to provide precise assessments of your gait.

The Cadillac of orthotics, these are as good as an orthotic gets. The end product utilizes a carbon base plate, with multiple types of foam shaped to accommodate your foot’s unique physical characteristics, as well as how you move. We do this by scanning your foot in several different positions in a static position, then use a force plate to incorporate a dynamic assessment for gait, balance, and proprioception. Our force plate produces pressure maps of your foot, so we see if any areas are getting extra stress or not being used, and can also compare your left foot to your right as we can see how weight is moving through your foot during all these components. We combine this data with any symptoms you’re having and then build the orthotic from there. We can stimulate parts of your foot and offload others, add a lift here, or a spring there - all kinds of options. This type of orthotic really modernizes the approach as the force plate changes the game; it’s a great use of technology, allowing us to facilitate your own body's ability to recover and perform optimally. You can specify the shoe your going to use them in, or the activity for which these will be used, for an even more customized fit (this includes actually fitting anatomical toe box footwear!). We can create an orthotic as thin as 2mm for cleats, ski boots, or dress shoes; or size up to 6mm for work/hiking boots. While Dr. Jenn has a casual pair, a running pair and a pair for her soccer cleats, you’ll get the most bang for your buck by putting these into your daily footwear; think of them as a training device for your feet. After your first pair, let’s scan you again and see what’s changed. Combine this with some mid-foot strengthening we are cooking with gas!

*Don’t be fooled by the lower than average cost for a custom pair of orthotics, you won’t find a more comprehensive, modern orthotic and certainly not in this price range. At Nolan S&F Chiropractic, we specialize in your overall physical health and are pleased to offer these orthotics to our patients at below market value as they represent part of your healthcare plan and can make a big difference in setting up your movement foundation. Selling orthotics is not how we keep the lights on - keeping you moving toward your physical goals is how we keep the lights on and this is just one piece of that journey, so we are pleased to offer these at a more accessible price range while the opportunity exists.

Over the Counter/Prefabricated Orthotics

$55

These orthotics are based on a generic “last” (mold of the foot) and contain enough support to offset 4-7 degrees of over-pronation. If you’ve never tried orthotics, OTC’s can be a good starting block as they’re much less expensive than the custom version, costing only $55 per pair. Some folks go with a combined approach, using a custom orthotic in the shoes they wear the most, have the most demand (i.e. your daily walkers/sport/workout/training shoes), or have the most specific fit requirement; and OTC’s in their other shoes to avoid having to move your orthotics from shoe to shoe. The downside of OTC’s is that their lifespan is shorter than customs, often lasting about 6 months before needing to be replaced.

Not a patient of Nolan S&F Chiropractic, but interested in these functional, custom orthotics? That’s okay! We’re the only ones with this unit in the area so we’re happy to help out as our schedule permits. Book an orthotic-fit appointment and we’ll get you set up. Current patients, please choose a slightly longer appointment so we have time to do your scan in addition to your usual care.