Custom Orthotics

Your 1st Appointment, What to Expect

Dr. Case will perform a comprehensive analysis of your foot, gait and function and obtain a detailed history of your specific situation and previous/current injury. If necessary, your foot impression with then be taken and sent to the lab. After approximately 2 weeks your orthotics will be ready for pick up.

Many employees’ health care benefits (extended health benefits) cover the cost of orthotics. Dr. Case is a Chiropractor by trade which is typically one of the main professions trained and covered by extended health to assess, diagnose and create custom orthotics. Please consult your benefit provider for your coverage details prior to your appointment.

Exercises included as necessary

Are foot Orthotics effective?

When necessary, Orthotics can be a very useful research-supported option. Whether for work, sport, running or leisure activities, Orthotics can be used on a temporary basis or most/all of the time depending on your situation and circumstances.

Do Orthotics weaken your feet?

No, research suggests the opposite is true:

Studies on foot Orthotics and muscle strength

1) Mayer et al (2007) showed an increase in calf muscle strength in the orthotic wearing group.
2) Jung et al (2011) showed an increase in intrinsic muscle strength in the foot orthotic wearing group.
3) Mitch Daoud – Small study with only 4 barefoot runners (2005) showed no weakness after 4 weeks of foot orthotic use (there was actually a statistically non-significant increase in strength).

Fees

All stated fees are tax exempt with no extra charges or add-ons.

All treatments may include Shockwave, Active Release, Graston, Rehab, Laser and/or Chiropractic depending on type/nature, phase and severity of injury. All treatments included in fees below.

New Patient: $135 (30 minutes)
- initial consultation, assessment and treatment
Follow-up treatment (single): $75 (15 minutes)
Follow-up treatment (double): $150 (30 minutes)
- extra time for multiple soft tissue areas and/or modalities)
Previous Patient/New Injury: $135 (30 minutes)
- consultation, assessment and treatment
Orthotics: $490 (includes)
- assessment, biomechanical evaluation and casting
Parking*: Free (in the parkade* and on Highbury St.)
Rehab program as needed: Free (following assessment/treatment)

NOTE: We do NOT directly bill MSP, DISABILITY, ICBC, or WCB. Please keep your receipt and submit directly to them for reimbursement.

We can Direct Bill for the following companies/extended health plans:

Pacific Blue Cross, Canada Life, Great West Life, Manulife Financial, Group Health, Group Source, Sunlife, Desjardins Financial, First Canadian, Chambers of Commerce Group, Johnson Inc. or Johnson Group.

We can direct bill (all or a percentage of your appointment fee depending on your coverage). Please contact your provider for all details regarding your coverage as we do not know the specific details of your plan. You can pay any remaining balance (if any) with your credit or debit card.

*Parking notes:

Free parkade accessed via the back alley of the building; entrace code 7149. Please park in the Body and Soul’s reserved spots.
Street parking: You can park for free on Highbury St. and up the hill on W. 10th Avenue. Parking outside the building on W. 10th Avenue is metered.