Formthotics Orthotics
Individually fitted orthotics to support your feet, posture and movement
At Carshalton Osteopathic Surgery, we are pleased to offer Formthotics Medical Orthotics as part of our approach to assessing and managing musculoskeletal problems.
Your feet provide the foundation for how you stand and move. Changes in foot function can influence the way forces are transferred through the ankles, knees, hips and pelvis.
Formthotics are individually fitted, heat-mouldable orthotics that can be adapted to your feet and incorporated into your wider treatment plan.
What are Formthotics?
Formthotics are medical-grade, customisable orthotics designed to provide support and cushioning while helping to optimise foot function.
Unlike standard off-the-shelf insoles, Formthotics can be heat-moulded and individually shaped to your feet.
Importantly, we don’t simply prescribe an insole. We first assess you as an individual and consider how your feet, lower limbs and whole body are functioning.
Your Formthotics assessment
Your initial appointment includes a full osteopathic and biomechanical assessment.
We will look at:
- Your medical and injury history
- Your current symptoms and goals
- Foot and ankle function
- Lower-limb movement
- Posture and alignment
- Gait and walking pattern
- Footwear and activity levels
If Formthotics are appropriate for you, we will select the most suitable option and individually fit and mould them during your appointment.
We can then integrate your orthotics into your wider osteopathic treatment and management plan.
Formthotics Package — £160
Your initial Formthotics appointment is £160, which includes:
- Full assessment
- Individually selected Formthotics
- Heat moulding and fitting
- Advice regarding footwear and activity
- Individual management recommendations
There is no separate fitting charge.
Follow-up — £60
We recommend a follow-up after you have had time to adapt to your new orthotics.
This isn’t simply an orthotic fitting check, your follow-up includes a full reassessment, allowing us to assess how you are responding to the orthotics and whether any further adjustments or treatment are appropriate.
Your appointment may include:
- Review of your symptoms and progress
- Full reassessment
- Review of your gait and movement
- Assessment of how you are adapting to your Formthotics
- Adjustments to your orthotics where appropriate
- Further treatment, exercise and management advice
Who might benefit from Formthotics?
Formthotics may be considered as part of the management of a range of musculoskeletal and lower-limb problems, including:
- Foot and ankle problems
- Heel and arch discomfort
- Knee problems
- Hip and lower-limb problems
- Sports injuries
- Recurrent lower-limb injuries
- Problems associated with prolonged standing or walking
- Certain sporting activities
- Movement and biomechanical issues
They aren’t suitable for everyone, which is why we assess you first and discuss whether orthotics are appropriate for your individual needs.
More than just an insole
Our approach is based on treating the person, not just the foot.
At Carshalton Osteopathic Surgery, we take the time to understand your individual history, circumstances and how your body moves. Formthotics can be one part of a wider approach that may include hands-on osteopathic treatment, exercise, rehabilitation and advice.
Our aim is to help you move comfortably and confidently and to provide an orthotic solution that fits into your lifestyle.
Ready to find out if Formthotics are right for you?
£160
Initial assessment and Formthotics
£60
Follow-up assessment
