the step-by-step instructions below. Before fitting the orthotics,

please check if your patient's shoes are in good condition.

If they are badly worn, they should be replaced.           

Decide which Footlogics orthotic model your patient requires

Choose either a full-length or 3/4 length Footlogics orthotic, depending

on the type of shoes. Most lace-up shoes, sports shoes and work boots

can be fitted with a full-length orthotic. For all other footwear (with a low or flat heel)

choose a 3/4 length device. For narrow ladies' fashion footwear with a medium

to high heel, please use Footlogics High Heel Comfort. If you're patient is elderly

or suffers from arthritis or diabetes, you may want to opt for the softer Casual or

Comfort orthotic. For younger children (up to the age of 9) you may use Footlogics

Kids orthotics. Older children from about 10 years of age can be fitted with adult

sizes, starting with XS.           

Choose the correct size

Use the sizing chart below to determine the correct size for your patient. For

greater accuracy in fitting a 3/4 length orthotic, place the device under the

patient's foot and make sure the distal edge of the orthotic finishes about

5-10mm behind the bisection of the 1st Metatarso-phalangeal joint (see photo to the right).

When fitting a full-length orthotic in athletic footwear and work boots you'll

often find that some type of flat insole or lining is present. Please remove

this before fitting the orthotics. Full-length Footlogics orthotics can be trimmed

to size to fit your patient's shoes. Any pre-existing loose insole or lining can be used

as a template to trim the orthotic, or simply follow the trim lines at the underside of the device.

Add orthotic wedges and/or heel lifts, if required

To fine-tune your orthotic prescription, you may add orthotic wedging to the plantar surface

of the device. For example, some patients with severe excess pronation may need an additional

Rearfoot Varus wedge under the orthotic device providing extra biomechanical control.

A heel lift may be used for patients with Achilles Tendonits or patients presenting with a leg

length discrepancy. Learn more about using Footlogics orthotic wedges.

Patient compliance

Footlogics orthotics will alter the position of the foot and ankle bones, hence, patients

will need to 'break in' the device. Footlogics Medical orthotics should only be worn for

1 hour on the first day, 2 hours on the second day and so on, until they feel comfortable.

If your patient cannot get used to the device (e.g. the orthotic feels like it's digging into the arches),

you may try one of the softer Footlogics orthotics (Casual or Comfort).

Generally, around 80- 90% of patients will get used to the Footlogics Medical orthotics in a matter of days.