Joan Lalor
Joan earned her physiotherapy degree in 1991 at the University of Alberta. She is experienced in orthopaedics, chronic pain management, concussion/vestibular, and hand therapy.
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Custom Orthotics
Custom Orthotics at Island View
Correct biomechanics of the foot allows us to walk, run, jump and move freely without pain or dysfunction. Foot biomechanics studies the relationship of the foot to the lower leg. During walking and running, the musculoskeletal system generates forces to propel the body forward. The foot serves two main functions: to act as a mobile adaptor to adjust to varying terrain, and as a rigid lever for forward propulsion in locomotion.
Custom Orthotics Can Help
Biomechanics of the foot analyzes how the various structures of the foot work together to perform specific functions.
Excessive or prolonged motion, or lack of motion, will cause various deformities and pathologies which can be addressed through custom orthotics:
- Lower back pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Patello-femoral syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Tibial tendinopathy
- Bunions
- Hammer Toes
- Shin Splints
- Calluses
- Corns
- Morton’s Neuroma
- Metatarsalgia
Footmaxx System
We use the Footmaxx System for fabrication of our custom orthotics.
Your physiotherapist will conduct a thorough assessment of your feet in both weight bearing and non-weightbearing, as well as a gait analysis. Then a comprehensive 3Dmaxx scan of your feet will be taken in order to manufacture your custom orthotics.
Your therapist will work with you to determine the best orthotic for your needs; whether it’s daily wear in work shoes, high performance athletics, hiking, running, dress shoes, or sandals.
Let us help you reduce your pain and maximize your potential!
Our Physiotherapists Provide Orthotic Assessments
Liza van Rensburg
Liza has 25 years of experience in Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, Sports Physiotherapy, Pediatrics, Acupuncture, Vestibular (Dizziness) Rehab, and Women’s health, more specifically Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic girdle pain, Coccydynia (tailbone pain) management and more recently Pessary fitting.
Colleen Davies
Colleen enjoys treating people of all ages and a full range of musculoskeletal conditions. She has a special interest in TMJ dysfunction, neck and back pain, women’s health and sports injuries.
Ingrid Dukes
Ingrid brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience gained through her involvement in
the treatment and rehabilitation of sports and musculoskeletal injuries over the past 20 years.
Jessica Hall
Jessica started Island View Physiotherapy + Wellness with a passion to provide exceptional health care, in a warm and welcoming environment, to the community she calls home.
Karolina Spiewak
Growing up Karolina participated in every sport under the sun and has scars to prove it! A passion for living an active lifestyle and thirst for knowledge drove her to pursue a career in physiotherapy.