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Woman in high heels holding her ankle in pain

7 Signs You Need Orthotics

On any given day, an average Australian adult walks around 5,000 steps. That’s a lot of steps! Experiencing foot pain during or after simple everyday activities can seriously limit your ability to move around and make your day harder than it needs to be. Luckily, there’s a solution in orthotics. They give support and take […]

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How Long Do Orthotics Last and When to Replace Them

Custom Orthotics are a tool we use a lot at The Lower Limb Clinic. They play a pivotal role in many of our orthotic therapy treatment plans for lower limb conditions from plantar fasciitis to flat feet. They’re great for managing foot and ankle pain, realigning your foot mechanics, and basically allowing your body to […]

Woman standing in custom orthotics for posterior tibial tendonitis

Do Orthotics Help Posterior Tibial Tendonitis?

If you’re dealing with Posterior Tibial Tendonitis (PTT) – also known as Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD), you know how challenging and painful it can be. This condition affects the tendon that supports the arch of the foot (posterior tibial tendon), leading to discomfort and mobility issues. But there’s a practical solution that might help […]

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The Three Types of Custom Orthotics and Who Should Get Them

Are you suffering from foot or heel pain that makes your daily activities more difficult? Foot orthotics may be the solution you’ve been searching for. Made to support and correct foot function, orthotics can alleviate pain and improve overall foot health. In this article we’ll talk about the 3 main types of orthotics and who […]

Woman holding her heel in pain from plantar fasciitis

How Orthotics Help Treat Plantar Fasciitis

Do you often wake up with a sharp pain in your heel? Or maybe you’ve noticed an increasing discomfort in your feet after a long day of standing or running? If so, you might be suffering from a common condition known as plantar fasciitis. But don’t worry, Dr Richard Chasen is here to tell you […]

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How do orthotics work for correcting foot conditions?

If you’re considering getting custom orthotics to correct a foot or other lower limb condition such as plantar fasciitis, you might be wondering how orthotics work. How Your Body Gets Out of Alignment A helpful frame for thinking about orthotics is driving in your car to a specific destination along a predefined route. You’ll be […]

Orthotics Being Fitted to a Woman's Foot

Do I need orthotics for my feet? Melbourne Podiatrist Dr Richard Chasen answers.

One of the questions we get asked all the time is, “Do I need orthotics?” Watch this video to hear Dr Richard Chasen’s answer: I wish I could give an easy yes or no answer, but it depends on a lot of factors. When someone comes to see us, we need to have a look […]