Cycling Orthotics?

Gavb

Where's the best place in or near Dublin for Cycling Orthotics?

Cheers

Lumen

http://www.irishfit.eu/

Raam

http://www.springinyourstep.ie/

RobFowl

Martina Kelly in Stamullen has a dynamic mould (as opposed to the static ones usually used).
I'd strongly recommend her
http://www.martinakelly.com/index.php

SurferDude41

There are loads of therapists of all discriptions, out there. Chiropractors are espeically guilty of prescribing psudo orthotics, and charging in excess of €300 for useless junk.
If you are asked to stand on a pressure mat, that is hooked up to a computer? This is your que to walk (hobble) out the door.

Question? How is it possible scan your foot in 2 dimentions (pressure mat)
And then magically calculate arch, height and curvature in 3 dimentions (impossible):rolleyes:

If you intend to get orthotics, go to a podiatrist.
The gold standard for orthotics, requires the impressions of the feet to be taken using plaster casting technique. It is vitally important these impressions are taken, non weight bearing ( neutral)

Although a cycling specific orthotic, needs to be low volume to fit in a cycling shoe. When buying cycling shoes, look for a model with a removable insole.

RobFowl

SurferDude41 wrote: »

There are loads of therapists of all discriptions, out there. Chiropractors are espically guilty of prescribing psudo orthotics, and charging in excess of €300 for useless junk.
If you are asked to stand on a pressure mat, that is hooked up to a computer? This is your que to walk (hobble) out the door.

Question? How is it possible scan your foot in 2 dimentions (pressure mat)
And then magically calculate arch, height and curvature in 3 dimentions (impossible):rolleyes:

If you intend to get orthotics, go to a podiatrist.
The gold standard for orthotics, requires the impressions of the feet to be taken using plaster casting technique. It is vitally important these impressions are taken, non weight bearing ( neutral)

Although a cycling specific orthotic, needs to be low volume to fit in a cycling shoe. When buying cycling shoes, look for a model with a removable insole.

I'd tend to agree with most of this.
The mould system however measures static foot shape rather than dynamic foot shape. Put simply the biomechanics of a foot standing still is quite different for a foot in motion.
Modern (and modern does not always mean better) 3 d scanning systems can accurately and easily create images and moulds for orthotics and in running especially have perceived advantages.
There is a dearth of literature however so take all definitive statements with a pinch of salt.
There is a reasonable review here if anyone is interested.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20815914

Gavb

Thanks for all the replies and info gents.
I'll give irishfit a shout as they are quite local to me.
Cheers