Any recommendations for Orthotics?

jessie_pinkman

Looking to get custom made orthotics made . Anyone have any recommendations on any practioners in Galway City or surrounds? I heard good things about Gary burke, walkers heathcare and elvery's but i'm not sure which is best

Gingganggooley

Foot solutions.

jessie_pinkman

Gingganggooley wrote: »

Foot solutions.

Do you think they're better than the 3 i mentioned?

Gingganggooley

Louise Flynn in Barna is the best person to speak to. She is located behind Supervalu in Barna and provides orthotics.

Mrs OBumble

I've had good work from Walker Healthcare. Last time I went to them for some maintenance work, they suggested a slight modification based on a related issue that a physio had been treating me for, and it made a huge difference.

Not sure about Foot Solutions: their regular shop staff are well trained in sales techniques, but I think this may make them a little over confident in areas that they really know only a tiny amount. However if they do have qualified orthotics makers on staff as well, they may be fine.

jessie_pinkman

Also Amphibian King are supposed to be good

joeKel73

There's a €25 (€70 value) Biomechanical Foot Assessment deal for Toetalcare Podiatry in Renmore and Spiddal on Living Social at the moment.

https://www.livingsocial.com/ie/cities/515-galway/deals/1373686-biomechanical-foot-assessment

I've never used them so can't recommend but might be of interest ...

jessie_pinkman

Thanks but my problem is with my knee not my feet

biko

You could probably ask in those places and they can direct you further if need be?

Mrs OBumble

jessie_pinkman wrote: »

Thanks but my problem is with my knee not my feet

Orthotics help biomechanical problems in your feet, which in turn may helpe problem in your knees (and other connected places eg hips). It my knees that are better than they've been for years, thanks to 5mm of height added to my orthotics.

jessie_pinkman

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Orthotics help biomechanical problems in your feet, which in turn may helpe problem in your knees (and other connected places eg hips). It my knees that are better than they've been for years, thanks to 5mm of height added to my orthotics.

I certainly know, it's just J o e 's post was a feet examination which isn't what i need, i know orthotics can help the knee but i don't think what he linked to would, it was kind of him anyway though

jessie_pinkman

Foot solutions seem to be overpriced , are walker healthcare cheaper?

sconhome

@Jessie_pinkman - sorry, you're probably sorted by now, did you think of checking with APOS in Clarinbridge? They measure, make and adjust orthotic insoles.

My own advice is to check with a physio as to the reasons you are having issues as you may will be better addressing the underlying causes rather than the symptoms.

Walkers are good from reports I've heard. The moulded insole from the 'other' shop are absolutely useless and are a gimmick INHO.

Mrs OBumble

AKW wrote: »

My own advice is to check with a physio as to the reasons you are having issues as you may will be better addressing the underlying causes rather than the symptoms.

A qualified orthotist likely knows more about biomechanics than than a physio does.

I was referred to Walkers by a physio, and the orthotics from them made more difference than anything a physio has sever done for me.

sconhome

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

A qualified orthotist likely knows more about biomechanics than than a physio does.

I was referred to Walkers by a physio, and the orthotics from them made more difference than anything a physio has sever done for me.

That is true however their speciality is addressing biomechanical issues through intervention with a device whereas a physio should seek to address the root cause.

The lines are blurred though when the physio reaches for a orthotic as a route to correct problems. This reaching for orthotics happens far too often and without correct remedial work leads to people being dependent on the orthotic to deal with their issues.

Biggest issue for many is a lack of patience and diligence to strengthening & postural exercises (as always IMO )