These patient information resources are designed for you to share with your patients. Print and hand over at the time of fitting, or share them digitally through email or your practice management system.
Explains what orthotics are, what they do, and how they fit into your patient’s wider treatment plan.
Use this at the time of fitting to set expectations and give patients a reference to take home.
Covers the break-in schedule, footwear guidance, care instructions, and when to contact the clinic.
Use this alongside the fitting to help patients adjust to their new orthotic
A structured timeline covering the two- and four-week review, and what changes patients should expect to see at each stage.
Use this to prepare patients to a realistic recovery timeline
“No clinician should be left to figure it out alone, and no patient should leave a fitting appointment without knowing what to expect. These resources extend that support beyond the consultation.” – Mark McKeever, Founder of MM Podiatry
Most patients are comfortable wearing their orthotics for most of the day by the end of week two, following a gradual break-in schedule. Full-day wear is usually comfortable from week three onwards.
Alongside orthotic use, advise your patient to follow the prescribed rehabilitation programme. They should wear the orthotics in appropriate footwear, with a secure heel, and enough depth and length to accommodate the device. They should also attend scheduled reviews with their clinician.
