Foot Solutions, the hard sell?

Glowing

Hi there

Looking for some advice on getting some orthotics for my feet which are contributing to some back issues. My therapist suggested I go with some off-the-shelf arch supports from Vasyli - about 40 euro.

Yesterday however I popped into Foot Solutions in Stillorgan to see what they had for comparison purposes.

I ended up getting a full gait analysis, foot scanning and all sorts of measurements and observsations. The lady seemed to be very knowledgable and spotted the issue straight away. It was her opinion that my case was severe enough (given how I'll be using these for weight training) to warrent custom made supports, but I nearly fell off my chair when she told me they'd be nearly 300 euro :eek:

Anyway, my inclination would be to just try the off the shelf ones and see how I get on, but I'd hate to do any further damage by not going with the custom made ones if that's what I do really need.

Does anyone know how qualified these Foot Solutions poeple are, did I get the hard sell or would I be silly not to proceed with the custom made ones as advised. I'm fully aware my therapist is not qualified in that area ... or are there any alternatives which might not cost me a fortune?

Thanks in advance

Burkatron

see here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=74961508#post74961508

howtomake

I was put on orthos a few years after I started track in school. Used to get shooting pains in various places, after I got them the pain did lessen. I also have a touch of scoliosis which doesn't help matters. However, years upon years later I still have foot problems.

I'm now doing some exercises & such for my feet, yeah bit late but oh well. I was given the advice to not use the orthos for weight lifting, which I worked up to, they are fine now when I do, but I'm still building & loosening up my feet. I'm caught in a catch 22 with my orthos, they have helped but I think they have also held me back. So I'd say get some more advice on for your feet.

hanno1

Hi, re: Foot Solutions, if you look at their website, you will see the terms 'our trained staff' and 'our consultants', but there is no statement confirming what this level of 'training' actually involves. I have phoned them, and they confirm that they are not orthotists, nor podiatrists by profession. They told me that they do not 'prescribe' orthotics -they scan your foot and make the insoles based on this scan. Any podiatrist, orthotist or physiotherapist will tell you that they undergo years of professional training before they can competently prescribe orthotics- which justifies the €250-300 price tag. I wouldn't waste my money at Foot Solutions! Why pay hundreds to get orthotics from someone who is trained how to use a scanner?? I'd go to a professional..

calfmuscle

Right lets start at the beginning, what qualifications does your "therapist" have?
If its a physio have they done any post grad courses to specialize in mechanics?
Have you been told if your gait issues are compensated or non compensated?

calfmuscle

calfmuscle wrote: »

Right lets start at the beginning, what qualifications does your "therapist" have?
If its a physio have they done any post grad courses to specialize in mechanics?
Have you been told if your gait issues are compensated or non compensated?

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nice_guy80

http://www.lcbl.ie/

I've used them
happy with service and the orthotics I got
and wasn't charged for a follow up visit

Marcobella

Glowing wrote: »

Hi there

Looking for some advice on getting some orthotics for my feet which are contributing to some back issues. My therapist suggested I go with some off-the-shelf arch supports from Vasyli - about 40 euro.

Yesterday however I popped into Foot Solutions in Stillorgan to see what they had for comparison purposes.

I ended up getting a full gait analysis, foot scanning and all sorts of measurements and observsations. The lady seemed to be very knowledgable and spotted the issue straight away. It was her opinion that my case was severe enough (given how I'll be using these for weight training) to warrent custom made supports, but I nearly fell off my chair when she told me they'd be nearly 300 euro :eek:

Anyway, my inclination would be to just try the off the shelf ones and see how I get on, but I'd hate to do any further damage by not going with the custom made ones if that's what I do really need.

Does anyone know how qualified these Foot Solutions poeple are, did I get the hard sell or would I be silly not to proceed with the custom made ones as advised. I'm fully aware my therapist is not qualified in that area ... or are there any alternatives which might not cost me a fortune?

Thanks in advance

Hi there,

Yes, I do feel they know what they are doing, but that price is far too steep! You must remember they have enormous overheads!
I had custom made orthotics produced for me through a registered sports physiotherapist. Total cost including consultation for fitting, measuring, etc. was €150. I cant live without them, I get pains in my ankles & sides of my feet if I don't wear them for a few days.
I would recommend you go to a registered sports Physio for their opinion.

Best of Luck

Oryx

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