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At Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow, our orthotics service provides personalised assessment and treatment for people experiencing a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological and biomechanical conditions. Whether you are struggling with foot pain, recovering from an injury or living with a long-term condition affecting your movement, our experienced clinicians can recommend orthotic solutions tailored to your individual needs.
Choosing private orthotic care means you can benefit from prompt appointments, comprehensive assessment and personalised treatment without long waiting times. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures your orthotic treatment works alongside any wider rehabilitation or orthopaedic care you may be receiving.
Orthotics are externally worn medical devices that are designed to improve the function of muscles, joints and bones. Depending on your condition, they may help support weakened joints, improve alignment, reduce pressure on painful areas or make walking and movement more comfortable.
Ross Hall Hospital offers personalised orthotic care as part of its wider musculoskeletal and rehabilitation services.
Treatment is designed around your individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Depending on your assessment, your orthotic management may include:
The aim of orthotic treatment is not simply to relieve symptoms but to improve the way your body moves. By correcting abnormal biomechanics, orthotics can reduce strain on joints and soft tissues, helping to relieve pain and improve mobility over time.
Orthoses may also be used to prevent further injury, protect healing tissues following surgery or provide additional support for long-term neurological or musculoskeletal conditions. Orthotists are healthcare professionals specially trained to assess biomechanics and prescribe orthoses that improve function, reduce pain and help prevent deformity.
The cost of your orthotics assessment will depend on various factors, including which specialist you choose and what type of orthotics you need. The cost of the orthotics themselves will be charged separately, and will vary depending on the type, number and complexity of the orthotics needed.
You can choose to fund your treatment through self-pay (paying for yourself) or use private health insurance. We work with most major providers, and our friendly advisory team can help guide you through using your cover.
Our flexible payment options help you spread the cost of your payment across a time period that suits you. We offer fixed-term monthly payment plans over one to five years with no deposit required. If you decide to pay over 10 months, you will pay interest-free. If you are paying for a longer period, you will pay 9.9% APR.
Custom orthotics can benefit people of all ages experiencing problems with movement, posture or joint alignment.
You may be referred for orthotic assessment if you have:
Custom orthotics are also used during recovery following orthopaedic surgery, and are frequently recommended for people whose work involves prolonged standing or walking, as well as athletes looking to improve comfort and reduce repetitive strain.
Because every person's foot shape, walking pattern and biomechanics are different, a bespoke orthotic can often provide much better support than standard over-the-counter insoles.
Your clinician will assess not only your symptoms but also the underlying cause of the problem, helping ensure that your orthotic prescription is tailored specifically to you.
Your appointment begins with a detailed discussion about your symptoms, lifestyle and medical history.
Your clinician will ask about:
This is followed by a physical examination, where your clinician will examine your feet, ankles, lower limbs, posture, and walking pattern to understand how your body moves. This biomechanical assessment helps identify areas of increased pressure, altered alignment, muscle imbalance, or abnormal movement that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Depending on your condition, your assessment may include measurements of your feet, analysis of your gait, and examination of your footwear. If diagnostic imaging has already been performed, your clinician will also review these results as part of your assessment.
If custom orthotics are recommended, detailed measurements or impressions will be taken to ensure they're manufactured specifically for your feet. You'll also receive advice about suitable footwear, activity modification, and how to introduce your orthotics gradually to maximise comfort and effectiveness. Follow-up appointments may be arranged to review your progress and make adjustments if required.
When you choose private orthotic care at Ross Hall Hospital, you can expect:
Ross Hall Hospital has been providing private healthcare in Glasgow for more than 40 years and is recognised as Scotland's largest independent private hospital. By bringing together orthopaedics, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging, patients benefit from coordinated care designed to improve mobility, reduce pain and support long-term musculoskeletal health. Orthotic treatment is most effective when it forms part of a wider personalised management plan, and our multidisciplinary team works closely together to achieve the best possible outcomes. Orthoses can improve function, reduce pain and help prevent deformity by supporting the body's biomechanics.
To book a consultation to discuss orthotics with a consultant or physiotherapist near you, use our online booking system or give us a call and one of our dedicated advisors will help you find an appointment time that suits you.
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