Pedorthic Definition: A pedorthist is an individual who is trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot appliances and footwear for the purposes of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb.

If you, or a member of your family are dealing with foot pain, are suffering from a disease process which can affect your feet, circulation of sensation, or have noticed an abnormal wear pattern to your footwear, you may want to visit Back ‘n Motion and speak to our Certified Pedorthist. She may be able to help you deal with your foot and lower limb discomfort.

Assessment through observation of surface anatomy and palpation of the limb, gait analyses, range-of-motion testing, footwear analysis and review of potentially complicated health factors;

• Casting, manufacturing, fitting and adjusting orthoses;
• Fitting and modifying standard and orthopaedic footwear;
• Accommodating/incorporating complementary assistive devices; and,
• Casting and measuring for custom footwear.

Casting techniques:
All 3-Dimensional: impression foam box, slipper casting with plaster bandages and STS fiberglass socks taken depending on insurance criteria and foot type