everything you need for your feet
Plantar orthoses
We conduct comprehensive biomechanical assessments to design semi-rigid foot orthotics perfectly suited to your body shape and activities. All our orthotics are custom-made in our own laboratory, ensuring optimal quality control and a precise fit.
Your feet carry you every day—Give them the support they deserve.
Why choose our orthotics?
- Relief from foot, ankle, knee and back pain
- Reduction of fatigue in daily life, at work or during sport
- Correction of biomechanical imbalances (flat feet, fallen arch, supination, etc.)
- Injury prevention and performance improvement
Orthotics for all types of shoes
Whether you wear sneakers, work boots, dress shoes, or even sandals, we make custom orthotics that fit perfectly with your lifestyle. Each pair is designed to fit discreetly and effectively into your shoes, without compromising on comfort or performance.
Cutting-edge technology for your comfort
We use innovative, state-of-the-art materials that offer flexibility, durability, and performance to ensure you get orthotics that meet the highest standards. Each pair is carefully adjusted to your weight, specific needs, and goals.
Key takeaway: A good orthosis—well-fitted and precisely designed—is the first step toward less pain and more freedom in daily life.
When should you consult for your foot orthoses?
There are some telltale signs that it might be time to seek professional help. Here are some clues to look out for:
Your feet hurt, even with good shoes.
You have one or more bone deformities in your feet.
You feel a lack of stability when you transfer your weight from one foot to the other.
You suffer from pain in your ankles, knees, hips or back.
You experience cramps, pain or muscle fatigue in your legs.
You are prone to repeated tendonitis, bursitis or synovitis.
You have sharp pain or joint swelling after exercise.
You have after-effects from a past fracture or sprain.
You have leg inequality (congenital, post-fracture or due to lumbar scoliosis).
Your doctor has diagnosed you with a degenerative disease of the musculoskeletal or joint system: osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-polio syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, etc.
A precise diagnosis, careful manufacturing
Each foot orthosis must be designed according to a careful assessment and adapted to each individual , to optimize its therapeutic benefits.
How is a foot orthosis made?
It all begins with a precise impression. From these impressions, we create plaster casts that are then carefully corrected, modified, and polished. Each step aims to ensure a perfect fit and optimal comfort, while making the necessary corrections to your biomechanics.
Designed to move, built to last.
A combination of thermoformable foams and heated podolicork is vacuum-applied to these molds. Once cooled, the raw orthosis is cut, refined to fit properly in your shoes, and adjusted with specific elements such as bevels, metatarsal pads, sub-diaphyseal supports, or silicone gel zones. If necessary, a covering protects and reinforces the surface.
The immense range of diagnoses justifies careful use of the materials and elements making up the foot orthosis, and this for each individual, thus optimizing their therapeutic value.
1. Plantar fasciitis
Inflammation of the plantar fascia, often linked to mechanical overload or poor distribution of support. This is by far the leading cause of consultation.
2. Lenoir’s spur
Bony extension under the heel, often associated with plantar fasciitis, requiring cushioning and load redistribution.
3. Flat feet (hyperpronation)
A collapsed arch of the foot, leading to biomechanical imbalances and pain. Very common in children and adults.
4. Metatarsalgia
Pain in the forefoot, often due to overload under the metatarsal heads. Requires specific support and offloading.
5. Hallux valgus (bunion)
Deviation of the big toe, often accompanied by pain and rubbing. Orthotics help correct alignment and reduce pressure.
6. Morton’s neuroma
Nerve compression between the metatarsal heads, causing pain and numbness in the forefoot.
7. Hallux rigidus
Stiffness or osteoarthritis in the big toe joint, requiring an orthosis to limit painful movements.
8. Hollow foot (hypersupination)
Overly accentuated plantar arch, leading to poor distribution of support and pain.
9. Foot and ankle tendonitis
Often linked to misalignment or overload, such as Achilles tendonitis.
10. Leg Length Disparity (LLD)
Whether anatomical or functional, a difference in length can lead to painful compensations in the feet, knees, hips or back.
Questions? Come visit us!
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Email : info@labosl.ca
Phone : 514-747-4350
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orthopedic shoes and boots
At Laboratoire Orthopédique St-Laurent , we offer a complete selection of the best brands of extra-deep orthopedic shoes and boots , ideal for accommodating your foot orthotics and perfectly adapted to your specific needs. Each model is carefully chosen to offer comfort, support and performance every day.
Designed to walk better, further, without pain
Models adapted to each body type
We offer orthopedic shoes in a wide range of widths: from 2A to 2E for women and from B to 6E for men. These shoes are distinguished from “comfort” models by their much more stable structure, incorporating:
- A rigid reinforcement at the rearfoot,
- Adequate depth from heel to toe,
- An upper made of soft leather or elastic materials to eliminate pressure points,
- A firm, shock-absorbing sole with a steel shank for optimal support.
For more specific cases, with major deformities that cannot be accommodated by standard shoes, we manufacture custom-made orthopedic shoes . Made from a universal mold or a plaster cast of the feet, they are entirely designed and adjusted according to the unique condition of each client.
Remember: choosing the right orthopedic shoes means maximizing the effectiveness of your orthotics and improving your daily comfort.