Custom Orthotics
Custom Orthotics
Custom orthotics at Stride are designed to support, align, and improve the function of your feet and lower body. Using 3D scanning technology, we capture a digital model of your feet to create orthotics tailored to your foot structure, movement patterns and your lifestyle demands.
Your feet form the foundation of your entire body. Issues with foot alignment, mobility, muscle weaknesses, or repetitive stresses can cause compensatory forces to travel upward. Foot mechanics influence the ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, and even the spine. Custom orthotics are designed to improve how forces are distributed through your feet and lower limbs, reducing strain and supporting normal movement.
How Custom Orthotics Work
Our custom orthotics process at Stride aims to help people move more efficiently by addressing the roots of both your pain and movement dysfunction. An orthotic works to help whatever problem the foot is facing: stability, mobility, or a combination of both.
Unlike over-the-counter insoles, custom orthotics are built based on your unique anatomy. Whether you are managing chronic foot pain, recovering from injury, spending long hours on your feet, or looking to enhance performance, custom orthotics can be a part of your wellness puzzle.
Custom Orthotics Can Help With
Custom orthotics may help improve comfort and reduce strain during walking, standing, work, sport, and daily activity.
Foot, Heel & Ankle Symptoms
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel pain
- Achilles tendon pain
- Forefoot pain or metatarsalgia
- Shin splints
- Foot fatigue with prolonged standing or walking
- Arthritis-related foot or ankle discomfort
- Recurrent foot or lower-leg stress injuries
Activity, Alignment & Lower-Limb Support
- Flat feet or high arches when associated with symptoms
- Bunions or pressure-related foot discomfort
- Knee pain that may be influenced by foot mechanics
- Hip or low back discomfort that may be affected by walking or standing patterns
- Discomfort during work, sport, or daily activity
- Reduced tolerance for walking, running, or prolonged standing
- Support during return to activity after lower-limb injury
What to Expect
Custom Orthotics at Stride typically begin with a discovery call from one of our experienced fitters.The discovery call for patients new to the clinic is meant to help patients understand the indications, cost, and procedure associated with custom orthotics.
Once we have determined you are a good candidate for custom orthotics, the process begins with an in-clinic biomechanical assessment. Your practitioner will evaluate your posture, foot structure, joint mobility, and walking or running patterns. This helps us determine how the details of your feet and movement affect the rest of your body.
Next, using 3D scanning technology, we then capture a precise digital image of your feet. This scan allows us to assess arch height, pressure distribution, alignment, and structural nuances in a less antiquated way than traditional casting methods. We also take pictures of your feet in weight bearing positions to help us understand what happens to the arches when they are loaded in different ways.
Based on your assessment findings and intended use for the orthotics (i.e. athletics, dress shoes, work boots, etc.), your orthotics are prescribed to meet your functional needs. Your digital scan and prescription are sent to a certified orthotic laboratory, where your custom devices are fabricated using materials designed for both comfort and durability.
Once your custom orthotics are ready (typically within 7 business days), you will return for a fitting appointment. During this visit, we ensure proper fit within your footwear, review break-in guidelines, and provide education on how to gradually introduce them into daily use.
