What Are Custom Foot Orthotics?
Custom foot orthotics are specially designed medical insoles that fit into your shoes to correct imbalances in your feet and body. Unlike generic insoles bought in stores, these are crafted using precise 3D scans of your feet, gait patterns, and pressure distribution — making them uniquely tailored to your body’s structure and movement needs.
At UK Pain Clinic, our orthotics are prescribed by clinicians and manufactured based on real-time data collected during your Orthotics Assessment + 3D Foot Scan. They’re built to provide targeted support, redistribute pressure, and relieve pain caused by improper alignment, muscle fatigue, or joint dysfunction — from your feet all the way up to your spine.
🦵 Why Do You Need Orthotics?
When your feet don’t function correctly, the effects travel upward — causing pain, stiffness, and mechanical compensation in your ankles, knees, hips, and lower back. Orthotics provide support where your body needs it most, correcting:
👣 Flat feet or high arches
👣 Uneven foot pressure
👣 Overpronation or supination (foot rolling inward or outward)
👣 Leg length differences
👣 Gait abnormalities
👣 Poor foot posture affecting your knees and hips
Orthotics don’t just support your feet — they rebuild your foundation for long-term musculoskeletal health.
- People with chronic heel, arch, or forefoot pain
- Patients with plantar fasciitis, bunions, or metatarsalgia
- Athletes experiencing shin splints, knee pain, or performance loss
- Desk workers or manual laborers who stand/walk for long hours
- Children or teens with abnormal walking patterns
- Seniors with balance issues or fall risk
- Individuals with hip, back, or neck pain due to poor lower limb mechanics
- Post-surgical patients needing joint protection and improved mobility
🧑⚕️ The Custom Orthotics Process at UK Pain Clinic
Here’s how your orthotics are made — with precision and care:
✅ Step 1: Orthotics Assessment + 3D Foot Scan
We conduct a full biomechanical evaluation of your feet, gait, arches, and posture.
A 3D scanner maps the pressure points, alignment, and shape of your foot in real-time.
We assess how your foot mechanics affect the rest of your body.
✅ Step 2: Prescription Based on Clinical Findings
Your therapist will determine the type of support needed (arch support, heel lift, metatarsal pad, etc.)
The orthotics will be custom-engineered to match your walking pattern and anatomical needs
✅ Step 3: Custom Manufacturing
The design is sent to a medical orthotics lab
High-quality, durable materials are used to create slim, lightweight, and long-lasting insoles
Each pair is tailored for work, sports, or daily use
✅ Step 4: Fitting & Aftercare
You’ll be fitted and given guidance on how to wear them gradually
Follow-up is available to monitor fit, comfort, and results
Adjustments can be made if needed after your body begins to adapt
📋 Benefits of Custom Orthotics
✔️ Reduces foot, knee, hip, and back pain
✔️ Provides postural correction and joint support
✔️ Helps prevent future injuries and degeneration
✔️ Boosts walking comfort, balance, and performance
✔️ Ideal for everyday use, athletic training, or post-surgery support
✔️ Reduces fatigue during long standing or walking
✔️ Complements rehab, physiotherapy, and pain management
📆 Service & Pricing
| Service | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Orthotics Assessment + 3D Scan | 15 mins | £50.00 |
| Custom Foot Orthotics (Pair) | N/A | £299.00 |
📍 Clinic Location: UK Pain Clinic – London Euston
🧑⚕️ Delivered by: Biomechanical & musculoskeletal experts
💳 Insurance: Accepted by many UK providers
📞 Booking: Online or by phone; fitting takes place after assessment
We recommend shoes with removable insoles and enough depth. Some styles (e.g. dress shoes or sandals) may require specialty orthotics.
With proper use and care, they usually last 12–24 months. We recommend periodic re-scanning for optimal support.
You may feel a slight adjustment period in the first 1–2 weeks. Gradual wear is advised to help your body adapt.
Yes — we can design orthotics specifically for sports use, including running, tennis, or cycling.
Absolutely. Custom orthotics are based on medical-grade scanning and clinical analysis, providing targeted correction. Off-the-shelf products are generic and often ineffective.