What are foot orthoses / medical insoles?
Foot orthoses are custom or prefabricated devices worn inside shoes to support, align, or improve the function of the feet and lower limbs. They help manage pain, correct posture, and enhance mobility for a wide range of conditions.
How Do They Work?
- Biomechanical support: They help realign the foot and ankle into a more efficient position, reducing strain on muscles and joints.
- Tissue stress reduction: Modern understanding emphasises how orthoses alter internal forces rather than just correcting visible abnormalities like overpronation.
- Think of them like glasses for your feet—they don’t cure the problem but help manage it by improving alignment and function.
How can orthoses help me?
Following an initial consultation simple orthoses can be used as part of your treatment plan. They are used to “unload” or “offload” specific areas of the foot, ankle and lower limb to reduce force / load within symptomatic areas of your body to help you improve mobility and reduce pain.
If you require more complex foot orthoses, custom-made foot orthoses are prescribed following an MSK assessment and gait analysis. We use visual gait analysis and pressure analysis data help us understand what type of custom-made orthoses device you need. We make orthoses for walking, running, cycling, activites and even low profile business shoes.
Custom fit from gait data: Phits+ insoles are 3D printed using dynamic pressure and gait analysis from Footscan technology. This ensures precise support tailored to how each patient walks, rather than relying on generic templates.
Lifesyle support: Whether walking the dog, commuting or chasing after the kids, Phits+ adapts to your activity level – enhancing stability and reducing fatigue throughout the day.
The 3D printed structure maintains its shape and function overtime, offering consistent support without flattening or degrading like traditional insoles.
Pain relief & injury prevention: Perfect for patients with plantar fasciitis, forefoot pain, arthritis or general fatigue. Phits+ insole reduce overload and support recovery – while also preventing future issues.
We have a range of in-shoe medical devices and orthotic packages available to suit your needs. Information regarding custom-made orthotic packages of care can be found within our Insurance and Fee section.
OUR LOCATIONS
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Orthotic treatment is available at Evegate and Folkestone clinics.
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01233 234880
Email Us
reception@eastkentfootcare.co.uk
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 08:30 AM - 16:45 PM
Sat-Sun Closed
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1-2 Hembrow Evegate Business Park Smeeth Kent TN25 6SX
call us
01233 234880
Email Us
reception@eastkentfootcare.co.uk
Opening Hours
Tuesdays only
08.30 AM - 16.30 PM
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The Annexe, 26 Cheriton Gardens Folkestone Kent CT20 2AS