Custom Foot Orthoses
Designed to move with every step
Our PHITS Custom Foot Orthoses are designed using advanced 3D digital technology to create highly individualised orthotic solutions based on how you move, not just how your feet appear in static posture. Prescription is informed by a comprehensive assessment that may include Sport & MSK evaluation, Run 3D Gait Analysis, plantar pressure testing and strength assessment. This data-led process allows precise control of key design features such as arch support, rearfoot control, forefoot accommodation and material stiffness, ensuring the orthoses complement your biomechanics, activity demands and footwear rather than applying generic correction.
PHITS orthoses are particularly effective in managing load-related foot and lower-limb conditions, where small changes in force distribution can have a significant impact on pain, tissue stress and movement efficiency. By refining how load is absorbed and transferred through the foot during walking and running, orthoses can help reduce stress on vulnerable structures while preserving natural movement. Designs are tailored for both everyday use and sport, ensuring the level of support provided is appropriate for training, competition and daily activity.
At MH Sports Podiatry, PHITS orthoses are always integrated into a wider management strategy rather than used in isolation. This may include targeted exercise rehabilitation, footwear modification and progressive load management to restore strength, control and confidence in movement. Review and refinement are built into the process to ensure comfort, effectiveness and long-term benefit, supporting pain reduction, improved movement efficiency and a confident return to activity or sport.
Phits Custom Foot Orthoses Can Help
- Optimising load distribution through the foot during walking and running
- Reducing stress on overloaded or sensitive tissues such as the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon and forefoot
- Improving foot and ankle stability and control without excessively restricting natural movement
- Enhancing propulsion and push-off efficiency during gait
- Reducing compensatory movement patterns at the knee, hip and pelvis
- Supporting long-term comfort, durability and confidence in sport and daily activity
Running and Walking
Custom foot orthoses can play an important role in walking and running by optimising how load is absorbed and transferred through the foot and lower limb. By improving foot stability and load distribution, orthoses can help reduce stress on vulnerable tissues such as the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon and forefoot while supporting more efficient movement. This can improve comfort during everyday walking and enhance durability and efficiency during running, particularly for individuals managing recurrent or load-related injuries.
Football and Rugby
Football and Rugby
Football and Rugby
Football and rugby place high demands on the feet due to repeated sprinting, cutting, kicking and changes of direction on variable surfaces. Custom foot orthoses can help improve foot stability and load control within boots, supporting efficient force transfer during acceleration, deceleration and directional changes. By optimising how load is managed through the foot and lower limb, orthoses may help reduce injury risk, improve comfort and support consistent performance throughout training and competition.
Golf
Football and Rugby
Football and Rugby
In golf, foot mechanics influence balance, weight transfer and rotational control throughout the swing. Custom foot orthoses can help improve stability during stance, enhance control through the backswing and downswing, and support consistent weight transfer between feet. By providing a stable platform, orthoses may reduce excessive strain on the foot, ankle, knee and lower back, supporting comfort and performance over repeated rounds and practice sessions.
Benefits of Custom Foot orthoses
Runners with Recurrent or Persistent Injuries
Active Individuals with Foot, Ankle or Lower-Limb Pain
Active Individuals with Foot, Ankle or Lower-Limb Pain
Runners who experience recurring issues such as plantar heel pain, Achilles symptoms, forefoot pain or stress-related injuries often benefit from custom foot orthoses. These problems are frequently driven by how load is distributed through the foot and lower limb during repetitive running rather than a single structural fault. Orthoses can help modify loading patterns, reduce stress on vulnerable tissues and support more efficient movement, allowing runners to train more consistently with fewer setbacks.
Active Individuals with Foot, Ankle or Lower-Limb Pain
Active Individuals with Foot, Ankle or Lower-Limb Pain
Active Individuals with Foot, Ankle or Lower-Limb Pain
Custom foot orthoses can be beneficial for active individuals who experience pain during walking, work or exercise due to altered foot mechanics or reduced load tolerance. Conditions such as excessive pronation, reduced shock absorption or poor foot stability can place added strain on the ankle, knee or hip. Orthoses help optimise load distribution and joint control, improving comfort and supporting day-to-day activity without restricting natural movement.
Athletes Managing High Training Loads
Individuals Requiring Long-Term Mechanical Support
Individuals Requiring Long-Term Mechanical Support
Athletes training at higher volumes or intensities place significant repetitive stress through the lower limbs. Even small biomechanical inefficiencies can accumulate over time and affect performance or recovery. Custom foot orthoses allow subtle, targeted adjustments to load management, helping athletes tolerate training demands more effectively while maintaining movement efficiency and durability across long seasons or competition phases.
Individuals Requiring Long-Term Mechanical Support
Individuals Requiring Long-Term Mechanical Support
Individuals Requiring Long-Term Mechanical Support
Some people benefit from ongoing mechanical support due to long-standing biomechanical patterns, previous injury or changing activity demands. Custom foot orthoses can provide consistent support as part of a long-term management strategy, with the ability to be reviewed and adjusted as needs evolve. When combined with appropriate footwear and rehabilitation, orthoses help maintain comfort, function and confidence in movement over time.
FAQs
Do I need to be an athlete?
No. We help anyone who wants to recover from injury, move without pain and perform better in daily life or sport.
Do you assess suitability for running shoes? Yes, 3D gait analysis explores shoe categories including cushioned vs stability, carbon-plated racing models, minimalist footwear, providing objective data needed to make the right choices.
How long until I recover from pain or improve performance? Pain often improves within weeks when load drivers are addressed. Performance changes depend on your starting point and adherence. We will outline milestones and re-test dates.
Can I bring previous scans or reports?
Absolutely. They help us integrate your history and focus testing where it matters.
What is your cancellation policy? We require a minimum of 24 hours' notice for cancellation or rescheduling. Missed appointments or cancellations received with less than 24 hours' notice will incur the full consultation fee.
What should I bring? For any assessment, please bring your primary sports footwear, any relevant custom orthoses and shorts/clothing that allow clear viewing of your lower limb.
