A Careful Assessment for Every Growing Foot
Our Markham chiropodists assess your child’s feet and walking pattern, then prescribe custom orthotics to support them at school, in sports and at play.
Children's feet grow quickly. Proactive custom insoles are essential to proper alignment and joint health.
Advantages of our tailor-made pediatric solutions:
We custom-make orthotics based on your child’s measurements for flat feet, high arches, and abnormal gait. Targeted cushioning: makes active kids’ movements easy and prevents fatigue and developing aches. Mechanical support: helps posture, balance, and coordination during critical development. Corrective Alignment: early treatment lowers chronic overuse injuries and compensating stresses in growing joints.
Complete Pediatric Evaluation
Our caring, comprehensive clinical evaluation begins with your child’s foot structure, joint mobility, and walking pattern. Biomechanical Measurement: We take a plaster cast to ensure an exact and personal fit. Custom Manufacturing—Active kid orthotics are made with high-quality, durable materials. We check the fit in the clinic and make any needed adjustments for the perfect fit in your child’s shoes.
Why foot care is important to Markham families
We have trained chiropodists who give the best kid foot treatment in Markham, Ontario. With advanced diagnostic equipment and clinical expertise, we keep local kids active, balanced, and pain-free.
Book a foot exam for your child today.
Give your child the best start for healthy development. Visit our Markham office today for a full pediatric assessment and learn about custom orthotics for kids.
UCBL Orthotics for Pediatric Flat Foot
The UCBL (University of California Biomechanics Laboratory) orthotic is a specialized insole with a very deep heel cup and high side walls. It is recommended for children with pediatric flat feet. We’ll recommend the right device after your child’s assessment. We offer a variety of colouful topcovers that helps kids enjoy wearing their orthotics.
How Custom Orthotics Help Growing Feet
Children’s feet change quickly. Children's Orthotics made from plaster casts can support pediatric issues including flat feet, in-toeing, out-toeing, toe walking and other gait concerns. Better support helps children stay comfortable at school, in sports, and at play. Features of a pediatric orthotic include: Strong support: firm shells with great arch support. Cushions: Fun, colourful covers that are breathable. Alignment: reposition the feet to reduce strain and growing pains.
Children's Orthotics in Markham: Supporting Your Child’s Feet as They Grow
From a detailed foot and gait assessment to a personalized fitting and ongoing follow-up care, our Markham Chiropodists guide you and your child through every step, so your child gets the most from their custom orthotics as they grow.
1. Patient History & Exam
2. Casting
3. Prescription & Production
4. Dispensing & Follow-up
Your Orthotics are Prescribed and Fitted by Registered Chiropodists
Suleman Bhatti, D.Ch and our chiropody team have been assessing and fitting custom orthotics for patients in Markham, Unionville and Stouffville since 2008. All our chiropodists are registered with the College of Chiropodists of Ontario in good standing.
Plaster of Paris Casting
A traditional, non-weight-bearing casting method appropriate for Kid's feet
Plaster of Paris casting captures a true 3D, non-weight-bearing mold of your foot. By holding your foot in its ideal neutral position while the quick-setting plaster sets, this traditional method precisely captures every contour and arch profile. The result is a highly accurate representation of your foot’s structural alignment, creating the foundation for custom orthotics that deliver optimal support and corrective balan
Cost and Insurance Coverage
Mount Joy Foot Clinic & Orthotic Centre fit custom orthotics for $575 a pair. This includes a casting (3D laser scan or plaster of Paris), one pair of custom orthotics, and your dispensing appointment. Many extended health plans will cover some or all of the cost, often when a claim includes a prescription, a documented biomechanical assessment, casting method used, and the manufacturers' lab letter. Our chiropodists are in good standing with insurance providers and can provide you with the necessary documents to file your claim.
Custom orthotics are not covered by OHIP. We recommend you check your plan’s requirements ahead of your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly asked questions about pediatric custom orthotics
If your child often complains of aching feet or tired legs, an assessment can find the cause and whether orthotics might help. Persistent pain should be checked, not assumed to be part of growing.
Usually around age 3–4, once they’re walking independently. Every child develops differently, and we only recommend orthotics when a persistent biomechanical issue affects posture or comfort.
Plan to reassess every 12–18 months. Feet grow fast, so orthotics need adjusting or replacing to keep fitting properly.
They can feel unfamiliar. Build up wearing time gradually, as your clinician instructs. If discomfort doesn’t settle or symptoms worsen, book a review.
Not necessarily. Flexible flat feet are common in children, and painless ones usually don’t need treatment. We base our recommendation on symptoms and assessment, not arch appearance alone.
Many extended health plans cover them when prescribed by a regulated professional such as a chiropodist. See Cost and insurance above, and check your own policy first.
Ready To Book Your Assessment?
Get your children fitted for your custom orthotics in today!
Take the first step toward healthier, happier feet. Schedule your custom orthotic assessment with our experienced, registered chiropodists at Mount Joy Foot Clinic & Orthotic Centre in Markham.
