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Gait & Alignment Lab • From the Ground Up

Fix the Foundation Everything Else Sits On. Built From How You Actually Move.

Your feet are where every step, every stride, and every standing hour begins. When they're off, flat arches, uneven weight, a collapsed ankle, the strain travels straight up into your knees, hips, and lower back. We study exactly how you walk, then build custom orthotic inserts that correct your foundation and stop the pain at its source.

Call: (519) 256-8966
Custom
molded to your exact feet
Insured
covered by most benefits
Full chain
relief from foot to back
Custom foot orthotics and gait analysis at Active Chiropractic Windsor
Plantar fasciitis & heel painFlat feet or fallen archesKnee, hip or back pain from walkingUneven shoe wear & imbalance
What It Is

Custom inserts engineered from your real movement

Custom orthotics are medical-grade shoe inserts built specifically for your feet and your gait, not pulled off a pharmacy shelf. After analyzing how you walk and stand, we capture an exact impression of your feet and prescribe orthotics that support your arches, correct your alignment, and redistribute pressure away from painful spots. The result: every step stops feeding strain up the chain to your knees, hips, and back.

Supports collapsed arches that flatten and twist with every step
Corrects the inward knee collapse and hip tilt that come from poor foot mechanics
Relieves the plantar fascia strain behind morning heel pain
Redistributes pressure away from sore spots like the ball of the foot or heel
Custom Orthotics & Bracing
at Active Chiropractic, Windsor
Direct insurance billing at reception
No doctor's referral required
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am–6pm • Tue 8am–4pm • Fri 8am–2pm
How It Works

From gait analysis to finished orthotics

We don't guess, we measure. Your orthotics are built from real data about how your body moves.

1

Gait & posture analysis

We watch how you walk, stand, and shift weight, looking for the mechanical faults driving your pain.

2

Precise impression

We capture an exact mold of your feet in their corrected position, the foundation your orthotics will reproduce.

3

Custom build & fit

Your orthotics are crafted to prescription, then we fit and fine-tune them so they feel natural from day one.

Who It Helps

Pain that starts at the foot and travels up

Foot problems rarely stay in the foot. These are the conditions orthotics most often resolve:

Plantar fasciitis

Sharp heel pain, worst with your first steps in the morning.

Flat feet & fallen arches

Collapsed arches that flatten the foot and twist the leg inward.

Knee pain (patellofemoral)

Front-of-knee pain from the knee collapsing inward when you walk or run.

Hip & lower back strain

Pelvic tilt and back tightness driven by uneven foot support.

Achilles & shin pain

Tendon and shin strain from poor foot and ankle mechanics.

Uneven shoe wear

One side wearing out fast, a visible sign of mechanical imbalance.

Your Visit

From first scan to finished orthotics

Getting orthotics is a smooth, structured process. Here's exactly what to expect:

Visit 1

Assessment & gait analysis

We analyze your walk, posture, and foot mechanics, then take a precise impression of your feet.

~2 weeks

Crafting

Your custom orthotics are professionally built to your exact prescription.

Visit 2

Fitting & fine-tune

We fit your orthotics, check how they feel in your shoes, and make any adjustments needed.

Visit 3+

Follow-up

A short check-in to ensure they're settling in and your pain is improving.

Why Active Chiropractic

Orthotics that fit your whole-body care plan

Because we treat your spine, your soft tissue, and your feet under one roof, your orthotics become part of a complete plan, not an isolated purchase.

Data-driven prescription

Your orthotics come from real gait analysis, not a guess.

Full-chain relief

We connect foot mechanics to your back, hips, and knees.

Insurance-ready

Medical-grade orthotics covered by most benefit plans.

Real Outcomes

What changes once your foundation is corrected

Once the feet are supported, the strain above them often disappears too. Here's what patients typically notice:

Weeks
to plantar fasciitis relief
Custom
to your exact feet
Years
of durable support
★★★★★Verified Patient

"Heel pain and tight calves had stopped my running for almost a year. The nerve scan, custom orthotics, and hands-on work fixed how I move. I finished the Detroit-Windsor half marathon completely pain-free."

Marcus T.
Windsor • Competitive runner
Verified Outcome
Good Questions, Honest Answers

Custom Orthotics & Bracing: Your Questions Answered

Yes, custom, prescription orthotics are covered by most Canadian extended benefit plans, usually with a doctor's or chiropractor's prescription. We provide everything you need to submit, and direct-bill where possible.
Still have a question about this treatment?
Our front desk is happy to help.
(519) 256-8966

Ready to feel the difference Custom Orthotics & Bracing can make?

Book online in minutes or call us directly. We direct-bill your insurance, offer free on-site parking, and you never need a doctor's referral.

Call: (519) 256-8966
824 Tecumseh Rd. E, Windsor
Free on-site parking
Direct insurance billing