Assessment

Our Orthotic Process:

1. Consultation: We discuss your symptoms, medical history, and activity level.
2. Biomechanical Assessment: We assess your gait and posture to identify any imbalances.
3. Custom Orthotic Fabrication: We create personalised insoles or orthotics using advanced technologies.
4. Fitting: We ensure a proper fit and address any questions you may have.

We offer a range of different appointment types to ensure our clinician has the best information before your appointment. 

AFO / Foot Drop Assessment

Appointment Length 50 Minutes

If you require the use of an AFO/Splint or have a foot drop, please select this appointment type.

During your assessment, our clinician will perform a detailed examination and provide you with potential treatment options.

If you require a plaster cast, this may require a further appointment. Generally 3d scans can be taken during the appointment.

Potential treatments include:

-Stock Carbon Fibre Ankle Foot Orthoses (From £450)
-Custom Carbon Fibre Ankle Foot Orthoses (From £2,500)
-3d Printed Ankle Foot Orthoses (From £450)
-Dynamic Strut / PDE Ankle Foot Orthoses (From £950)
-Silicon Ankle Foot Orthoses
-Elastic Foot Drop Orthoses

Footwear Assessment

Appointment Length 50 Minutes

If you require Orthotic footwear due to a foot condition, our orthotists will undertake a complete footwear assessment and measurement.

Costs

-Semi-Bespoke Footwear (From £250)

-Fully Bespoke Footwear (From £1,150)

Our footwear is made onsite in Glasgow and will normally require a fitting and supply appointment.

At the fitting stage, you will try on the partially completed pair of footwear before it is completed.

Please note that custom-made insoles are not included in the above prices.

Leg Length / Shoe Raise Assess

Appointment Length 20 minutes

If you have a leg shortening or suspect you have a shortening then select this appointment.

Our clinician will undertake an assessment to provide you with the difference in your leg lengths as well as provide options for treatment.

Potential Treatments

-External Shoe raise (£50 up to 50mm)
-Internal Heel Elevator or Insole (From £25)

If you feel your needs are complex and 20 minutes will not be long enough for your assessment, please select Orthotic Assessment.

Turbomed Assessment and Trail

Appointment Length 50 Minutes

During a Turbomed Assessment and Trial, your clinician will undertake a complete assessment and allow you to trial our Tubomed Xtern assessment kit.

If the Turbomed Xtern proves not to be suitable, then our clinician will provide alternative solutions.

Costs

Turbomed Xtern Classic £650

Turbomed Frontier £750

Turbomed Summit £950

There may be additional costs if accessories or extra components are required.

Orthotic Assessment

Appointment Length 50 Minutes

Your orthotic assessment will be taken by a fully qualified Orthotist with a broad scope of clinical experience and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A member of our clinical team may contact you prior to your assessment to introduce themselves and gain information that will help them to prepare for your appointment. We will also email an online form prior to your initial appointment to help our clinician understand your needs. 

Following your assessment, if it is clinically indicated, we will measure you for a specific orthosis with the aim to try and restore your functional loss. We'll always have a chat with you about costs and the various options available and ensure you are happy to proceed. An orthosis isn't always required and you might be given a self-management or stretching programme with advice to seek a referral to another health professional.

For more information, see our blog on 'What to expect from your Orthotic appointment'

Biomechanical Assessment in Glasgow

We offer Biomechanical Assessments in our Glasgow clinics. It takes 40 to 60 mins for a fully qualified Orthotist with extensive biomechanical knowledge & experience and who is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Our pressure scan force plate platform allows us to capture force, pressure and impulse readings at 500 frames per second. The static and dynamic pressure mapping, in conjunction with your detailed visual gait assessment, will allow our clinician to give you accurate orthotic and footwear advice as well as self-management and stretching tips to help minimise injury occurrence. A detailed visual and numerical biomechanical report printed for your own records is available on request at no extra cost.

The aim of a biomechanical assessment is to identify any abnormal movements which can lead to stress in the joints and muscles. Poor movement patterns can often lead to injuries or conditions such as plantar fasciitis and lower back pain.

For further information, see our blog post 'What happens during a Biomechanical Assessment'

What is the difference between a Biomechanical Assessment and an Orthotic Assessment?

The difference between our two assessment types is slight, and it is used to indicate to the clinician what you may want to achieve from your appointment.

Regardless of what appointment you select, our clinician will perform the most clinically appropriate assessment of your presentation or symptoms. 

An Orthotic assessment will always include an appropriate biomechanical component as it is vital to any orthotic evaluation. The use of pressure scanning is also used in an orthotic assessment when appropriate. 

A Biomechanical assessment would indicate that you feel you have a biomechanical issue but are potentially symptom-free. Often, a biomechanical assessment is used to assess sports injuries. 

Whatever assessment type you select, the clinician will perform a detailed assessment of your body alignment, biomechanics, muscle strengths and gait.