Podiatry, Chiropody, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Reflexology & Massage Therapy in Polegate, East Sussex
Formthotics
Manage Musculoskeletal Foot Pain
Formthotics can provide improvements in pain and function, particularly when used in the early stages of conditions such as plantar fasciitis and tendon-related pain.
Manage Pressure, Skin Breakdown and High Risk Areas
Evidence shows that Formthotics can reduce plantar pressures and improve pressure distribution, which is a key factor in both symptom relief and tissue protection.
Falls Prevention and Stability in Older Adults
Formthotics can help improve comfort and stability when you’re on your feet. The best results tend to come when they're used alongside exercise and guidance from your podiatrist.
Targeted Foot Support for Real Clinical Conditions
Foot pain is rarely simple, and effective treatment should reflect that.
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Formthotics are clinically customisable orthotics designed to offload stressed tissues, redistribute pressure, and support movement. They are used as part of a broader, evidence-based approach to managing a wide range of lower limb conditions.​
Managing Musculoskeletal Foot Pain
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Many common foot and ankle conditions are driven by one key factor: excess or poorly distributed load through specific tissues.
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These include:
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Plantar fasciitis / plantar fasciopathy
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Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
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Achilles tendinopathy
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Plantar plate injuries
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Interdigital neuroma
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Hallux limitus / rigidus
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Arthritic foot and ankle pain
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Metatarsalgia and forefoot overload
In a biomechanics appointment, we assess how you move, where stress is occurring, and which structures are being overloaded.
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Research shows that foot orthotics can provide improvements in pain and function, particularly when used in the early stages of conditions such as plantar fasciitis and tendon-related pain.
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Formthotics are valuable in this setting because they can be adapted in clinic to offload specific tissues, whether that is reducing strain on the plantar fascia, supporting the medial column in posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, or redistributing pressure away from the forefoot.
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However, orthotics are not used in isolation. The best outcomes are seen when they are combined with:
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Targeted strengthening
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Load management
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Footwear advice
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Activity modification​
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This combined approach allows us to manage symptoms while also addressing the underlying cause.
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Managing Pressure, Skin Breakdown and High-Risk Areas
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If you are experiencing areas of high pressure, recurrent corns or callus, or are at risk of skin breakdown, evidence shows that orthotic devices can reduce plantar pressures and improve pressure distribution, which is a key factor in both symptom relief and tissue protection.
A key advantage of Formthotics is that they are heat-moulded directly to your feet, allowing for a personalised fit that closely matches your foot shape. This moulding process, combined with the ability to add targeted padding, cut-outs, or pressure-relieving modifications, makes Formthotics a practical and adaptable option in these cases.
Falls Prevention and Stability in Older Adults
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Foot pain and altered foot function can contribute to instability and increased falls risk, particularly in older adults.
A large randomised controlled trial looked at older adults with foot pain and found that a combined podiatry approach, including foot orthotics, footwear advice, and a simple home exercise programme, helped reduce falls over a 12-month period.
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What this means in practice is:
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Orthotics can help improve comfort and stability when you’re on your feet
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The best results tend to come when they’re used alongside exercise and guidance from your clinician
Formthotics can be a helpful part of this approach, supporting foot posture, improving comfort, and helping you feel more confident as you move throughout your day.
Book Your Appointment
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Whether you are dealing with persistent foot pain, pressure-related issues, or concerns around balance and stability, our podiatrists can assess your needs and determine whether Formthotics are appropriate for you.
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Effective treatment starts with understanding load, and managing it properly.
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Contact us today to book your appointment.