Custom Orthotics in Edmonton
Support built for your feet, and everything above them.
Foot alignment problems create a chain reaction, pain in your feet leads to knee and back issues. Custom orthotics fix the source instead of treating each problem separately.
Your orthotics are built from a cast of your feet and designed for your specific structure. They improve alignment, reduce pain, and protect your joints. Covered by most insurance plans.
You may also hear them called custom foot orthotics or custom orthopedic insoles. Whatever the name, ours are cast from your feet at our North Edmonton clinic, not picked off a shelf.
What custom orthotics help with
Your feet are the foundation
When your arches collapse or your gait rolls inward, that misalignment travels up, knees track poorly and your lower back takes the strain. Correcting the foundation often relieves pain much higher up the chain.
Custom foot orthotics, not off the shelf insoles
A real custom orthotic is built from a cast of your specific feet and designed for your structure and the problem you are solving. It is not pulled off a shelf in small, medium or large. That is what lets it correct your alignment rather than just cushion your feet for a week.
Who custom orthotics help most
Orthotics are not for everyone, and we will tell you honestly if your case does not need them. They tend to help most with:
- Plantar fasciitis and chronic heel pain
- Flat feet or very high arches
- Knee or lower back pain linked to poor foot alignment
- People on their feet all day for work
- Diabetic patients who need to protect pressure points
- Runners and athletes managing overuse injuries, see our sports injury treatment page
How we make custom orthotics in Edmonton
Getting custom orthotics at our clinic follows a few simple steps:
- A biomechanical assessment of your feet, how you stand and how you walk, plus questions about where you feel pain
- An honest answer on whether custom orthotics are right for your feet, before anything is made
- A cast or precise scan of your feet, so the orthotic is designed for your structure
- The prescription and assessment notes most insurance plans ask for, so you can claim the cost
Are custom orthotics covered by insurance in Alberta?
Custom orthotics are covered by most extended health plans in Alberta, often with a prescription and a biomechanical assessment, both of which we take care of at the clinic. Coverage amounts vary by plan, so it is worth checking your benefits first.
Call us at (825) 394-3641 and we will help you check what your plan covers. Our page on direct billing to your insurance lists the 47+ insurers we work with.
Orthotics for plantar fasciitis and heel pain
Heel pain is one of the most common reasons people ask us about orthotics. When the way your foot lands keeps straining the plantar fascia, an orthotic built for your feet takes that load off with every step. Our page on plantar fasciitis treatment in Edmonton explains how orthotics fit with hands on care, and our article do custom orthotics really work answers the most common questions.
Custom orthotics near you in North Edmonton
Our clinic is at 15152 127 St NW, on 127 Street just north of 151 Avenue in Castle Downs, with free parking on site. Patients come to us for orthotics from across North Edmonton, Castle Downs, Griesbach and St. Albert.
No referral is needed to book a foot assessment, and we have evening hours most weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Frequently asked questions
Are custom orthotics covered by insurance?
Most extended health plans in Alberta cover custom orthotics, often with a prescription and biomechanical assessment, both of which we can provide at the clinic.
How are they made?
They’re built from a cast or precise scan of your feet and designed specifically for your structure and needs.
Do I need a referral or prescription for custom orthotics?
You do not need a referral to book a foot assessment with us. Many insurance plans ask for a prescription and a biomechanical assessment before they pay for orthotics, and we provide both at the clinic.
What is the difference between custom orthotics and store bought insoles?
A store bought insole comes in set sizes and mostly adds cushioning. A custom orthotic is built from a cast or scan of your own feet and designed for your structure, so it can correct how your foot lands instead of just softening it.
Can custom orthotics help back or knee pain?
Often, when the pain is linked to how your feet line up. Flat feet or a gait that rolls inward can strain the knees and lower back, and correcting the foundation can relieve pain higher up. We assess first to see if your feet are part of the problem.
Do you make orthotics for runners and athletes?
Yes. Athletic performance orthotics are built from a cast of your feet like all our orthotics, and we often pair them with sports injury care for overuse problems like plantar fasciitis.
Where can I get custom orthotics in Edmonton?
At Oxford Chiropractic & Wellness, 15152 127 St NW in North Edmonton, with free parking on site. Call (825) 394-3641 or book online.
Book Your Appointment
No referral needed. Direct billing available. Same-week appointments usually open at our North Edmonton clinic.