At Altitude Collaborative Health, we provide custom foot orthotics in Calgary designed to address your specific foot mechanics, pain patterns, and lifestyle needs. Unlike generic inserts, prescription orthotics are medical devices tailored to your feet—correcting alignment issues, redistributing pressure, and supporting healthy movement from the ground up.
If you’re dealing with foot pain, heel pain, or lower limb problems that haven’t responded to other treatments, custom orthotics may be the solution.
| Store-Bought Inserts | Custom Foot Orthotics |
|---|---|
| Generic sizing | Molded to your feet |
| Basic cushioning | Corrects biomechanical issues |
| One-size-fits-all | Tailored to your condition |
| Temporary comfort | Long-term solution |
| No assessment | Based on professional evaluation |
While we do sell over the counter Kneed insoles (which are a lower price than custom orthotics, they can struggle to address the underlying biomechanical problems causing your pain. Custom foot orthotics in Calgary are prescription medical devices designed around your specific needs.
Poor foot mechanics can affect your entire kinetic chain. Correcting alignment at your feet often resolves pain higher up in your legs, hips, or back. Custom orthotics can help with:
Foot Conditions
Lower Limb & Back Pain
Activity-Related Issues
Not everyone needs orthotics. Our assessment determines if custom orthotics will actually help your condition—or if other treatments would be more effective.
Your orthotics assessment includes:
1
Health History
We discuss your symptoms, activities, footwear, and goals
2
Physical Examination
Evaluation of foot mobility, flexibility, and structure
3
3D Imaging
Precise scanning of your feet for accurate mold creation
4
Gait Analysis
We watch you walk to assess stance, foot strike, and movement patterns
5
Recommendations
We discuss whether orthotics are appropriate and what type would best address your needs
Cameron New
Cameron New is an experienced Pedorthist who leads our orthotics program. He partners with Crux Orthotic Lab, a Calgary-based facility using 3D printing technology to create custom orthotics that are notably slimmer than traditional models—fitting comfortably in more types of footwear.
Cameron also provides footwear modifications including sole lifts, stretches, and recommendations for appropriate footwear.
Quality custom orthotics typically last 2-5 years depending on materials, activity level, and wear patterns. We can refurbish or adjust orthotics as needed.
Our 3D-printed orthotics are slimmer than traditional models, fitting in most athletic and casual footwear. We’ll discuss footwear compatibility during your assessment and can create orthotics for different shoe types if needed.
Most people adapt within 1-2 weeks of gradual wear. We provide a break-in schedule and follow up to ensure proper fit and function.
Many extended health plans cover custom orthotics, often every 1-2 years. Check with your provider about your specific coverage. We provide the documentation needed for claims.
It depends on your condition. Sometimes orthotics alone solve the problem; sometimes physiotherapy is needed to address muscle weakness or tightness; often a combination works best. Our assessment determines the right approach for you.
Experiencing foot pain or alignment issues? Book your foot orthotics assessment in Calgary today.
