Getting your feet sorted out with specialists and podiatry doctors can get expensive. Between orthotics, assessments, x-rays and ingrown toenail surgery Sydney treatment, taking care of your feet can foot a large bill!
When recommended custom orthotics, it can be particularly difficult trying to figure out how much they will set you back. The prices of Sydney orthotics will depend on the type of customisation needed, the materials used, and the podiatrist.
Custom orthotics are much more expensive than orthotics you can buy over the counter at the chemist. They have been mechanically tailored to suit your foot and adjusted to treat the problem areas your foot is experiencing. Depending on what your podiatrist is treating you for, these shoe inserts can prove helpful in treating flat feet, ankle sprains, planter fasciitis, pronation and problems alike.
When paying for foot orthotics, you essentially have three options. Firstly, you will have an initial consultation which will usually cost around $100, before another follow-up appointment which will cost about $80.
The first orthotic option you have is over the counter orthotics. These are prefabricated, generic and are a more affordable option. Typically reserved for those suffering minor and generic foot problems, OTC orthotics cost between $80-$150.
The second option available in Sydney is semi-customised orthotics. These are similar to fully customised orthotics, except these soles are pre-made to the size and width of your feet using a pencil trace of the foot. These will generally cost around $400-$450.
The final option is getting fully customised orthotics. Digital 3D scans are taken of your feet to capture your exact unique foot structure and requirements. Fully customised orthotics are then custom designed and created for your exact feet requirements and treatment. Custom made orthotics can cost between $650-$900.