How Do They WorK?
Foot orthotics allow the muscles, tendons and bones of the feet and lower legs to function at their highest potential. Orthotics can decrease pain, not only in the foot, but in other parts of the body such as the knee, hip and lower back. They can also increase stability in an unstable joint, prevent a deformed foot from developing additional problems, and improve overall quality of life.
What Conditions Can Orthotics Help?
Custom orthotics at Energise Therapy can help with:
• Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
• Flat feet and fallen arches
• High arches
• Achilles tendonitis
• Ankle sprains and instability
• Knee pain and runners knee
• Hip pain and hip bursitis
• Lower back pain and sciatica
• Bunions and hammer toes
• Sports injuries and prevention
• Tired, aching feet from long hours standing or walking
Who Is It For?
Custom orthotics are suitable for:
• Athletes and runners looking to improve performance and prevent injury
• People in active or physical occupations on their feet all day
• Anyone dealing with chronic foot, knee, hip or back pain
• Those who have tried other treatments without success
• Horse riders and equestrian athletes
• GAA, soccer and rugby players
• Everyday comfort for anyone wanting to move without pain
What Are Orthotics?
What Are Custom Orthotics?
Custom orthotics are specially designed insoles, made specifically for your feet, your body and your movement patterns. Unlike generic insoles bought off the shelf, custom orthotics are precision engineered to correct the biomechanical imbalances that cause pain — not just in your feet, but throughout your entire body.
At Energise Therapy we now use advanced 3D Foot Scanning technology to create orthotics with far greater accuracy than traditional casting methods — giving you a better fit, better comfort and better results.
Why Do Your Feet Matter So Much?
Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. Every step you take sends forces up through your ankles, knees, hips and lower back. When your feet are not functioning correctly, it creates a chain reaction of stress and imbalance throughout your body.
This is why foot problems are often the hidden cause of:
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Lower back pain
• Poor posture
• Recurring sports injuries
• Fatigue when walking or standing
Correcting your foot mechanics with custom orthotics can resolve pain higher up in the body that has not responded to other treatments.
How Does 3D Foot Scanning Work?
At Energise Therapy we use the latest 3D scanning technology to assess your feet with incredible precision. The process is:
✔ Fast — the scan takes just minutes
✔ Completely non-invasive and pain free
✔ Highly accurate — capturing thousands of data points
✔ Far more precise than traditional plaster casting
The scan captures the exact shape, pressure distribution and alignment of your feet. Combined with a full biomechanical and gait analysis, this gives us a complete picture of how your feet and body are moving — and exactly what correction is needed.
Your custom orthotics are then designed and manufactured specifically for you.
What Does the Assessment Involve?
Your appointment at Energise Therapy includes:
1. Full history and discussion of your pain and lifestyle
2. Biomechanical assessment of your feet, ankles and lower limbs
3. Gait analysis — assessing how you walk and move
4. Advanced 3D foot scan
5. Expert recommendation on the right orthotic for your needs.
Why Choose Energise Therapy?
• Over 14 years experience treating pain and sports injuries in Wicklow
• Advanced 3D scanning technology for greater precision
• Full biomechanical and gait analysis included
• Custom orthotics manufactured specifically for your feet
• Combined with physical therapy and shockwave treatment where needed
• Convenient location in Rathnew just off the M11 with free parking
Book Your Assessment Today
0404 80005
info@energisetherapy.ie
Unit 8A Merrymeeting Shopping Centre, Wilton Manor, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow
Appointments available Monday to Friday 9am–8pm.
Temporary Insoles
Temporary Insoles enable the patient to experience the benefit of an insole instantly, while a permanent orthotic is being designed. They can also be beneficial for anyone who just requires some short-term relief.
Conditions Helped By Orthotics
- Plantar fasciitis causes pain under your heel. A unique combination of heal cup and metatarsal arch support the foot muscles, immediately eliminating the pain.
- Hallux valgus (bunion) (hammer toe) a bunion is a deformity of the base joint of the big toe. Our inner longitudinal arch support reaches under the 1st metatarsal, raising it to distribute bodyweight evenly.
- Ankle sprains are some of the most common sports injuries. In most cases the ankle is rolled outwards, resulting in damage to the lateral ligaments. This is known as an eversion sprain. We have effective treatments for both prevention and pain relief.
- Achillies Tendinitis – Controlling biomechanics allows all joints and muscles to function normally, thus eliminating the stress.
- Arch/heel pain (heel Spur) Our supporting heel cup “holds” the heel bone in a stable position where the spur cannot be agitated while walking.
- Leg/knee pain, excessive pronation or supination, inner and outer longitudunal arch and metatatarsal arch will correctly stabilize the foot into a neutral position.
- Hip or back pain – Planter Sciatic Nerve(Lower Back) A pronated heel entraps the sciatic nerve. Back pain can be lessened by stabilising the subtalar joint.