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Orthotics Assessment in West Auckland

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What is an Orthotics Assessment?

What is an Orthotics Assessment?

An orthotics assessment is a podiatry consultation focused on how your feet load, move, and support your body during everyday activity. Orthotics are shoe inserts designed to improve foot alignment, reduce strain on joints and soft tissues, and support more efficient movement.

At Norwest Podiatry Clinic, orthotics are never one-size-fits-all. We assess your foot structure, gait, posture, and symptoms before deciding whether orthotics are appropriate, and if so, how they should be designed specifically for you.

Orthotics may be used to:

  • Reduce pain
  • Improve alignment
  • Support injury recovery
  • Prevent recurring problems
  • Improve comfort during work, sport, or daily activity

What’s Included in an Orthotics Assessment?

  • Detailed medical and injury history
  • Foot posture and alignment assessment
  • Joint movement and muscle strength checks
  • Gait analysis (walking style)
  • Footwear assessment (bring 2–3 pairs you wear most)
  • Discussion of symptoms, goals, and activity levels
  • Recommendation on whether orthotics are suitable
  • Explanation of orthotic options and next steps
What’s Included in an Orthotics Assessment?
Key Factors of Foot Misalignment

Orthotics are commonly recommended for people who:

  • Have ongoing foot, ankle, knee, or hip pain
  • Experience recurring injuries
  • Have flat feet, high arches, or uneven loading
  • Spend long hours on their feet at work
  • Are returning to sport after injury
  • Want to prevent pain from recurring
  • Notice uneven shoe wear or balance issues

Your Orthotics Journey at Norwest Podiatry

We assess how your feet function both standing and in motion. This includes foot posture, joint mobility, muscle control, and gait analysis. Footwear is reviewed to ensure compatibility with orthotics.
Prescription
If orthotics are recommended, we customise them based on your unique foot mechanics, symptoms, and lifestyle needs, whether that’s work shoes, sports footwear, or everyday comfort.
Fitting
Once ready, your orthotics are fitted and checked for comfort, support, and effectiveness. We ensure they sit correctly within your footwear.
Advice
You’ll receive guidance on how to wear in your orthotics, footwear pairing, and what to expect during the adjustment period.
Follow-Up
Review appointments may be recommended to fine-tune, address any discomfort, and ensure the orthotics are supporting you as intended.

Conditions That May Benefit from Orthotics

Treatment Options and Benefits of Orthotics

How Orthotics Help

  • Improve foot and lower limb alignment
  • Reduce pressure on painful areas
  • Support healing of injured tissues
  • Improve shock absorption
  • Enhance comfort during prolonged standing or activity
  • Reduce recurrence of pain or injury

Orthotics are often used alongside

  • Injury & Pain Management
  • Gait & Biomechanics Assessment
  • Footwear modification
  • Strengthening and rehabilitation guidance
Treatment Options and Benefits of Orthotics
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Frequently Asked Questions: Orthotics at Norwest Podiatry

No. At Norwest Podiatry, our orthotics are designed specifically for your feet and movement patterns, whereas over-the-counter insoles are generic.

No. When prescribed appropriately, orthotics support your feet while allowing normal muscle function.

Most orthotics last 1–2 years, depending on usage, footwear, and activity level.

They fit most supportive shoes. We’ll advise which footwear works best.

Not always. Some people use them short-term during injury recovery; others benefit long-term.

In some injury-related cases, orthotics may be partially covered by ACC. We’ll advise you during your assessment.

No referral is required, you can book directly.

  • 2–3 pairs of your regular shoes
  • Comfortable, loose fighting, clothing for movement checks
  • Any reports, braces or supports you already have
  • Your ACC number if relevant

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