Q. What happens if my Cyberorthotics need adjustments?
Q. What’s the difference between “Cyberorthotics” and “Over the counter” (OTC) orthotics that are already pre- moulded?
Q. I don’t have any foot pain now but will Cyberorthotics prevent me from getting problems later on?
Q. Will Cyberorthotics fix bunions and clawed toes and make them go away?
Q. Do I need to wear Cyberorthotics all the time?
Q. I’ve just been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis. Can Cyberorthotics help me?
Q. How can someone issue orthotics when they haven’t seen the patient or their feet?
Q. How long does it take for the pain or discomfort to go away?
Q. Can Cyberorthotics be used in more than one shoe?
Q. How will Cyberorthotics relieve my pain?
Q. Can Cyberorthotics reduce my knee pain?
Q. I’m a long distance athlete will Cyberorthotics help me when I’m running?
Q. Should I need to see a foot specialist first?
Q. Do I have to wear larger shoes to fit in Cyberorthotics?
Q. How long will my Cyberorthotics last?

Q. What happens if my “cyberorthotics” need adjustments?

A. Any adjustments or modifications to your cyberorthotics will be free of charge within the first 90 days. Adjustments or modifications outside of this period will incur a small fee for service .

Q. What’s the difference between “Cyberorthotics” and “Over the counter” (OTC) orthotics that are already pre-moulded?

A. Both OTC devices and cyber orthotics will limit excessive pronation which is the major cause of many of our foot problem, but only with the “Cyberorthotics” will you have a greater chance of success, because “cyber orthotics” will capture the normal contours of YOUR foot when a cast or mould is taken. No foot is ever the same, your left foot is different to your right foot, and your right foot is again completely different to someone else’s right foot. In my experience you will always get better result from an orthotic made by a cast or a mould which fits your feet.

Q. I don’t have any foot pain now but will Cyberorthotics prevent me from getting problems later on?

A. Cyberorthotics can be used by anyone and it can also be used for preventative measures. For example, as we get older the arches of our feet tend to flatten down which can eventually cause postural problems or poor alignment in our feet, ankles, legs, knees, hips and even the lower back. Cyberorthotics will limit your arches from flattening down and therefore help keep your body better aligned.

Q. Will Cyberorthotics fix bunions and clawed toes and make them go away?

A. Sorry, no they won’t, but they will reduce the development of such deformities. These foot deformities are largely due to excessive pronation so by limiting excessive pronation you will alternately slow down the development of bunions and clawed toes simply by placing the foot into better alignment.

Q. Do I need to wear Cyberorthotics all the time?

A. No you don’t have to, but you will probably want to. As time goes on you will get very use to wearing your Cyberorthotics, to the point where you probably won’t leave home without them. As long as you wear them most of the time, and at times when you are most active, your feet will thankyou for it.

Q. I’ve just been diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis. Can Cyberorthotics help me?

A. Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common foot complaints seen in clinics today. It’s due to repeated overstretching of the plantar fascia ligament under the arch of the foot which attaches from the front of the heel to the ball of the foot. It can be caused from excessively pronated feet, an increase in weight, an increase in activity especially running, increase in age, and hereditary factors. If your foot flattens out too much on weight bearing the plantar fascia may over stretch and become inflamed. Cyberorthotics are designed to limit your excessive pronation there by reduce the over stretching of the plantar fascia which will reduce the discomfort that you experience in the heel.

Q. How can someone issue orthotics when they haven’t seen the patient or their feet?

A. Experience plays a big part here and the way we make the orthotics. When a negative cast is applied, and the foot is placed into a position which is as near as possible to the subtalar joint neutral position. Cyberorthotics will be manufactured off the positive cast which will place the foot into a position which is nearer the optimal position for your feet, legs, hips and lower back. Orthotics laboratories do this all the time.

Q. How long does it take for the pain or discomfort to go away?

A. This is a good question and it is not an easy one to answer because there are so many variables to consider. For example, your age, your weight, how long you have put up with the discomfort, ( the longer you leave a problem sometimes the harder it is to get rid of it.) and not to forget the types of footwear that you wear can be a contributing to your discomfort. Most people experience a noticeable relief in their discomfort 1-2 weeks into wearing their orthotics, and it gradually gets better as time goes on. It’s important to remember that your problem has built up over time and therefore it will take a little longer for you to get real relief. But for certain in time you will be a lot better off wearing your Cyberorthotics than not wearing them.

Q. Can Cyberorthotics be used in more than one shoe?

A. Absolutely, Cyberorthotics are transferable and are designed for the conservative shoe, so as long as your footwear has a low heel, is lace up or slip on with a deep heel counter you won’t have any problems, you can also wear them in a sandal with a covered in heel, but not in sling backs.

Q. How will Cyberorthotics relieve my pain?

A. Basically foot, leg, knee, hip and lower back pain can be due to faulty alignment of the body. By realigning the feet and moving them into a straight and more optimal position it can have a domino affect on the structures further up, for example, relieving stress and strain on the structure below can alternately relieve pain on the structures further up.

Q. Can Cyberorthotics reduce my knee pain?

A. Yes it can! Simply by controlling excessive pronation with in the subtalar joint. As the foot rolls inward , which is called pronation, it will cause the leg to internally rotate inward. If excessive pronation exists it can cause the leg to internally rotate even more which causes a greater twisting of the leg upon the thigh which leads to knee pain. Cyberorthotics will be able to limit this excessive pronation which inturn will reduce the amount of twisting of the tibia upon the femur thereby reducing the discomfort in the knee.

Q. I’m a long distance athlete will Cyberorthotics help me when I’m running?.

A. Absolutely, you will find that Cyberorthotics will actually enhance your running and give you a biomechanical advantage. Balancing you foot in a subtalar joint neutral position you will optimise foot function and your performances will be enhanced. Cyberorthotics will also provide you with the extra protection and support that you will need ads you train hard and run long distance with less risk of injuring yourself from repetitive imbalances that we all have.

Q. Should I need to see a foot specialist first?.

A. Cyberorthotics should be seen as another alternative or another option if you like to alleviate foot and leg discomfort. Just as you would so to the chemist and purchase an over the shelf device, Cyberorthotics can be dispensed from other health care professionals with the intension to help you overcome lower limb discomfort. Cyberorthotics should be seen as another inexpensive way of dealing with foot and postural problems but if the problems persists, you would be advised to contact your nearest foot specialist.

Q. Do I have to wear larger shoes to fit in Cyberorthotics?.

A. No. Cyberorthotics will fit the normal contours of the foot, it is important that the footwear fit’s the foot correctly and the orthotics should be manufactured in manner that accommodates both the feet and footwear.

Q. How long will my Cyberorthotics last?.

A. This will depend on what you use your Cyberorthotics for, obviously the greater the activity the greater wear and tear to the orthotics. But generally any where between 5 to 10 years and sometimes longer. Athlete’s may need to have their posts and covers checked every couple of years for refurbishment.