Have you heard of 3D printed foot orthotics? 3D printing (three-dimensional printing) for the manufacturing of foot orthotics is an excellent way to obtain high-quality orthopedic orthotics. If you currently wear or are considering wearing foot orthotics, you are likely aware that intense foot pain is associated with mobility difficulties and the limitation of many everyday activities, especially in older adults. Discover how 3D printing enables the creation of custom-made foot orthotics that are much more comfortable and precise.
What is a 3D Foot Orthotic?
A 3D foot orthotic is an orthotic created from a scan of your foot, also called a scanning scan. Your foot is fully scanned, and a 3D image of your foot is generated. The resulting image is sent to a foot orthotic manufacturing laboratory, like Skeltec, which converts it into a foot orthotic and then prints it in 3D.
3D printed custom orthotics have advantages over traditional orthotic manufacturing. Thanks to 3D printing, it’s possible to reproduce the shape of your foot with much more precision than with traditional methods. By scanning your feet, it’s possible to model orthotics tailored to your feet, down to the millimeter. You thus get a much thinner, more comfortable, and durable orthotic. If you already wear foot orthotics, you may be familiar with the traditional plaster casting technique, foam box, or wax molding. With the 3D printing technique, the process is much quicker; the podiatrist places your foot, takes an impression, and then repeats the process with the other foot. The data is then transmitted to a foot orthotics laboratory. During your next visit, feel free to ask your professional about 3D foot orthotics.
The Benefits of 3D Foot Orthotics
Wearing a 3D printed foot orthotic ensures the comfort and support necessary to go about your daily activities without pain or discomfort. Molded foot orthotics are especially useful for reducing foot, knee, or back pain. A well-fitting, custom foot orthotic can also help stabilize a deficient gait in elderly or injured individuals. Thus, the optimal fit provided by a 3D printed foot orthotic gives you confidence and security.
If you engage in sports, 3D printing allows for the design of thin, comfortable orthotics that fit your feet perfectly. This helps improve performance while preventing potential injuries or aiding in the recovery process after an injury. The custom 3D printed foot orthotic takes your foot’s specificity into account. By correcting foot positioning, the orthotic helps improve posture and balance. The 3D imprint analyzes the entire surface and volume of the foot with great precision. The process is quick and painless, resulting in fully personalized foot orthotics.
Another significant advantage of 3D printed foot orthotics is the time savings. Indeed, scanning your feet with a 3D scanner takes just a few minutes, and the data is easily transmitted to the laboratory. As a result, you receive your new orthotics much faster, and they fit better than your old ones.
Finally, 3D printed foot orthotics are the most eco-friendly solution available on the market. There is a 90% reduction in environmental footprint during manufacturing, and the orthotics are 100% recyclable at the end of their life!
Talk to Your Podiatrist About Skeltec Foot Orthotics
Don’t settle for just any foot orthotics; talk to your foot professional about Skeltec’s 3D printed foot orthotics. Regain your mobility and the ability to do the activities you love with Skeltec’s 3D printed foot orthotics made in Quebec by specialists in 3D foot orthotic manufacturing.
Skeltec is a foot orthotic manufacturing laboratory certified by the Ministry of Health. For your professional, the technique is simple and easy to use: they can scan your foot’s imprint with an iPad and transmit it to us via our web app designed for that purpose. We create your custom foot orthotics without intermediaries, in our laboratory, using state-of-the-art equipment. Does your podiatrist know Skeltec?