This is similar to asking why one article of clothing may fit and suit you, but another under the same category of ‘shirt’ doesn’t.

While all different types of orthotics tend to be classified under the one name of ‘orthotic’ or ‘orthosis’, they are in fact very different. An orthotic is made precisely to the specification of the prescribing podiatrist - they decide exactly what control and support you do and don’t need, what materials the orthotic will be made of, how it will fit into your shoe and every other aspect of it.

At Physio Connect, sports medicine and lower limb injuries are one of our greatest passions and we specialise in this area. As such, we ensure we are up to date with the latest advances in musculoskeletal concepts and orthotic therapy to ensure you receive the best device that has our years of clinical expertise combined with your individual needs and goals to produce the best outcome for you. What this looks like can be very different from a prefabricated “off the shelf” foam device that assumes that all feet are the same with the same issue and are happy with a one-size-fits-all approach. You are unique and your orthotic should be too.