Foot Assessment & Tailer-made Orthotics

Part 1- Flow of Foot Assessment

Part 2- Gait Re-education

Based on the results from the initial assessment, the therapist will perform targeted gait corrections to help the client improve control over their feet, enhance walking posture and efficiency, and reduce the likelihood of muscle tension and pain.

The gait correction techniques include:

Landing mechanics
Improving ability to control foot/ankle position
Improving Knee control
Improving Pelvic control
Improving Upper and lower body coordination

Part 3- Tailor-made Orthotics

After completing the first part of the testing, we will first explain the patient’s condition to the client, and based on individual circumstances, determine whether a custom orthotic is needed. The main factors to consider include:

Degree of foot pronation
Walking posture
Age
Lifestyle habits
Exercise habits
Past experience with orthotics

In appropriate situations, based on the results from the first part of the examination, a customized orthotic can be fabricated.

Select appropriate size & materials of the insole
Trim the shape accordingly
Add parts depending of client’s own condition, e.g. thumb support, heel lift
Use specific heat gun to mode the insole

Conditions Suitable For Tailor-Made Orthotics

Flat Feet

High Arch

Bunion

Metatarsalgia

MANA Core Values

Integration of Eastern and Western Medicine, Multidimensional Therapy
Reshaping Structural Integrity to Achieve Inner and Outer Balance
Guiding Body Perception to Think & Foster a Healthy Lifestyle
Conducted by Registered TCM Practitioners and Physiotherapists for Examination and Treatment

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