Custom Orthotic Assessment and Fittings in the Toronto Annex

If you are dealing with foot pain, recurring shin or knee pain, or discomfort that returns every time you stand, walk, or run, the way your feet load the ground may be part of the picture. Our custom orthotic assessments help you find out whether orthotics are the right answer for you.

At Resilience Physiotherapy in the Toronto Annex, we start with the assessment, not the product. We look at how your feet, ankles, knees, and hips work together, and we only recommend custom orthotics when your findings support them. If they do, we design them around your body, your footwear, and your activities.

What Is a Custom Orthotic Assessment?

A custom orthotic assessment is a hands-on evaluation of your feet and lower limbs to determine whether a custom-made foot orthotic would help your symptoms or movement. It includes:

a detailed history
an assessment of your foot mechanics
an examination of joint mobility, strength, and alignment, and a gait analysis, where we watch how you stand and walk.

A custom orthotic is a device made from a mould or scan of your own feet. It is not an over-the-counter insole. It is prescribed to support, offload, or redirect forces through the foot as part of a broader rehabilitation plan.

Orthotics work best alongside the rest of your care. And if your assessment shows orthotics aren’t what you need, we’ll tell you that.

Who May Benefit

Heel pain or plantar fasciitis
Arch, forefoot, or big toe joint pain
Shin splints or recurring lower leg pain
Knee pain linked to how the foot and leg load
Foot or ankle pain from long hours standing or walking on hard surfaces
Runners and active people with repeated lower-limb overuse injuries
Feet with structural differences, such as very high arches or significant asymmetry

  
                    The Benefits of Custom Orthotics
                
Pain Management

Orthotics can help reduce load on sensitive tissues so everyday movement is more comfortable.
                        
Improved Load Distribution

A device shaped to your foot spreads pressure more evenly across the sole.                        

Support for Rehabilitation

Orthotics can help you stay active while you recover, alongside strengthening and mobility work.
                        
Movement Control

Better support at the foot can contribute to more efficient movement through the ankle, knee, and hip.                        

Footwear Fit

We consider the shoes you actually wear (or can order custom shoes if necessary), so your orthotics work in your daily life, work, or sport.

  
    What Your Assessment Includes

No two feet are the same. Depending on your findings, your visit may include:
            
                One-On-One Conversation
                    
Your visit starts with a one-on-one conversation about your symptoms, history, activities, and goals.                  

                       Foot and Lower Limb Examination
                    
We assess joint motion, muscle strength, flexibility, and alignment from the hip to the toes.
                    
Gait Analysis                    
We watch how you stand and walk to see how forces move through your body.
                    
Casting or Foot Scanning                    
If custom orthotics are appropriate, we take an impression of your feet and talk through the design. Your orthotics are then made to your prescription. This takes a few weeks because genuine custom orthotics are fabricated from your mould.
                    
Footwear Review                    
Bring the shoes you wear most. The wear patterns tell us a lot about how you move.

Take the First Step Toward More Comfortable Movement

Book An Appointment Online

or call/text us at 647-691-5447 to schedule your orthotic assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Orthotics

Not everyone needs custom orthotics. Many people find relief from good footwear, exercise, and a quality ready-made insole.
Custom orthotics tend to make sense when the assessment points to a specific mechanical contributor, when your foot shape falls outside standard sizing, or when other approaches haven’t helped.
We’ll give you an honest recommendation.
Many extended health plans cover custom orthotics, but coverage and requirements vary by plan. Some require a prescription from a particular type of practitioner, and some require specific casting methods.
Check your plan details before booking. We can provide a detailed receipt and documentation for submission.
We don’t need a referral to provide your assessment. However, some insurers want a prescription or referral before booking, so please ask yours.
No. A true assessment looks at the whole lower limb and your movement, and the device is made from an impression of your foot.
It’s truly made for your unique needs.