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What is a Pedorthist?
A pedorthist is an individual who is trained in the assessment, design, manufacture, fit and modification of foot
appliances and footwear for the purposes of alleviating painful or debilitating conditions and providing assistance
for abnormalities or limited actions of the lower limb.
The pedorthist provides devices and footwear to assist in:
• Accommodation of foot deformities;
• Re-alignment of anatomical structures;
• Redistribution of external and internal forces;
• Improvement of balance;
• Control of biomechanical function;
• Accommodation of circulatory special requirements; and,
• Enhancement of the actions of limbs compromised as a result of accident, congenital deformity, neural condition,
or disease.
What to expect when seeing a Pedorthist:
• A thorough hands on assessment including: lower limb muscle testing, range of motion, functional tests and a
biomechanical evaluation
• A gait analysis (watching you walk)
• Education with regard to your pain and the management of it
• Recommendations for foot orthotics, footwear and activities
For your appointment:
• Wear loose fitting pants or shorts for your appointment
• Bring or wear the shoes you wear most often (Work footwear, exercise or walking footwear)
• Please note that your visit to Mike Forgrave & Associates is not covered by Ontario Health Card. It is the
responsibility of the patient to determine insurance company requirements for reimbursement.
• Often times, your extended health carrier (usually through work), may cover some or all of the cost of our services.
• Bring your doctor's prescription or referral note. Usually, if your coverage is through an extended healthcare
insurance plan, there will be a need to have a doctor's prescription. This documentation should be in our possession
before you are fitted for your orthotics.
To book an appointment with Mike Forgrave at Dearborn Health, please call the office at 519-884-4848
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