Toronto Orthotics Foot, Leg & Back Pain Clinic
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Dr. Leslie Horowitz
Welcome to Toronto Orthotics Foot, Leg & Back Pain Clinic in Toronto.
Dr. Horowitz has been a leading orthotic provider in Toronto for the past 34 years, helping seniors, adults, children and athletes.
She offers hands-on, conservative treatment to people whose work, exercise and daily activities place increased demands on their feet, legs and spine.
Our orthotics are all made in Canada.
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Advanced Technology Used to Fabricate Our Custom Orthotics
Envisic 3-Dimensional Foot Scanning
There are a variety of ways to cast the feet to make custom orthotics. At Toronto Orthotics, Dr. Horowitz uses the Envisic 3-D laser scanner, by placing your feet in a partial weight-bearing position. This technology accurately captures the natural arch of each foot while your feet are placed in a subtalar neutral position.
Once ordered, your orthotics will be delivered to our midtown Toronto Orthotics clinic between 7-12 working days, depending on the time of year. We will contact you to let you know when you can make a dispensing appointment.
Dr. Horowitz will make sure that your orthotics fit properly in your shoes and you will be given instructions on how to use your new orthotics.
Cutting-Edge Technology for Custom Orthotics in Toronto
At Toronto Orthotics Foot, Leg & Back Pain Clinic, Dr. Horowitz conducts a thorough examination of your feet and legs to come to a diagnosis so that you have greater clarity on how to move forward.
Computerized TOG GaitScan™ Analysis for Custom Orthotics
As part of your examination, Dr. Horowitz uses TOG GaitScan™ technology, an innovative diagnostic tool that utilizes state-of-the-art software to capture detailed information about your unique foot biomechanics. The scanning mat has 4,096 sensors and a scan rate of 300 frames per second, providing indispensable information that would otherwise be missed.
When you walk across the TOG GaitScan™ mat, Dr. Horowitz can see a computerized imprint of the pressure under your feet, and can explain how your feet are functioning. This information is essential in helping her decide how the lab should build orthotics that are unique to your feet. This includes determining which additions or modifications need to be made to your custom orthotics (which may differ for each foot) during their production.
What are the Benefits of Wearing Custom Orthotics?
· Reduce foot, leg, and back pain
· Increase comfort while standing, walking, and running
· Allow injured tissues to heal and prevent future problems
· Improve foot, knee, hip, and even spine alignment, function, and efficiency
· Improve your gait
· Reduce fatigue in the arches, feet, and lower limbs
· Helps prevent/slow down the progression of knee osteoarthritis
Research has shown that people with flat feet or overpronation also have a higher incidence of osteoarthritis in their knees. Several studies have noted that wearing custom orthotics can decrease pressure on the knees and may potentially slow down joint degeneration.
Conditions We Treat
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
- Patellofemoral Pain
- Hip Burisitis and Hip Pain
- Leg Length Discrepancy / Short Leg
- Shin Splints
- Heel Pain
- Heel Spurs
- Bunions
- Ankle Swelling and Sprained Ankle
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Foot and Big Toe Arthritis
- Flat Feet and Overpronation
- High Arches and Pes Cavus
- Foot and Leg Swelling
- Ball of Foot Pain
- Metatarsalgia
- Peroneus Longus Tendonitis
- Osteoarthritis in Knee and Hip
- Hallux Valgus
- Sciatica
- Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
What Type of Orthotics Do I Need?
The type of orthotics that are right for you will depend on the type and shape of the shoes, boots, sandals and slippers you wear most often. Orthotics come in a variety of thicknesses.
If you need custom orthotics, Dr. Horowitz will help you to decide which type of orthotics you need and suggest the best footwear for your feet and exam findings.
- Thicker orthotics such Sportflex or Safetyflex orthotics tend to have a thicker topcoat and other added materials that provide extra cushioning. These are made for running shoes, construction boots, and winter boots and are particularly good for people who are on their feet many hours a day working, running or exercising. If you try to fit a thicker orthotics into dress shoes, they will not fit.
- Casualflex orthotics fit into men’s and women’s dress shoes and boots. They are comfortable with some cushioning but are less bulky, allowing them to fit into a larger variety of shoes.
- Dress-type orthotics are the thinnest orthotics. They are made with a thin shell and thin topcoat and would fit into very narrow and shallow women’s shoes.
- Almost all orthotics can be transferred between similar types of shoes.
- Sandal orthotics are specially made to fit sandals with a removable insole and are often used as slippers at home. A different type of 3-D foam mold is used to make them.
Semi-Rigid Orthotics
Dr. Horowitz makes orthotics with semi-rigid shells made from a thermoplastic material such as polypropylene and covered by softer, cushioned topcoat materials.
They are both comfortable and corrective and tend to be more comfortable and quicker to get used to than rigid orthotics. Semi-rigid orthotics are strong enough to support your arches but have some flexibility.
- Sport Orthotics
- Casual Orthotics
- Heel Spur Orthotics
- Dress Shoe Orthotics
- Arthritis Orthotics
- Kids' Foot Orthotics
- Running Orthotics
- SafetyFlex Orthotics for Construction Boots
Rigid Shells and Soft Insoles
Can custom foot orthotics help plantar fasciitis and heel pain?
Yes! For most people with heel pain, plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, custom orthotics are an important part of the healing process. When worn consistently on a daily basis, custom orthotics help prevent these conditions from returning. Other hands-on treatments may also be required.
Can custom orthotics help with flat feet and overpronation?
Yes! For people with flat feet and overpronation problems, custom orthotics are often life-changing. They provide support for fallen arches, reducing strain on tendons, muscles and bones.
Can foot orthotics help with a leg length discrepancy?
Leg length differences may exist from birth, may develop as a child grows or after an injury. Leg length difference is also often seen following knee or hip replacement surgery.
Not everyone with a structurally short leg requires custom orthotics and in some cases, a heel lift may be adequate. If your feet are functioning well, then you may only need a heel lift for your shoes.
However, if your feet have other biomechanical problems, Dr. Horowitz can add a heel lift onto orthotics that she makes for you.
Book a Custom Orthotics Examination in Toronto
If foot, leg or back pain are interfering with walking, work, exercise or your everyday activities, a foot and leg examination can help determine what may be causing your symptoms and which treatment options are appropriate for you.
At Toronto Orthotics Foot, Leg & Back Pain Clinic in Midtown Toronto, your treatment plan is based on your individual examination findings rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Have questions before booking? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or Fees & Appointments pages for more information.