Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy provides orthotic assessment and footwear advice for patients in Gwelup and across Perth’s northern suburbs, including Karrinyup, Stirling, Balcatta, Innaloo and Carine.
Foot biomechanics can influence movement and load through the feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back. A physiotherapy assessment can help determine whether footwear modification or orthotic support may be appropriate as part of your overall rehabilitation and management plan. Orthotic advice is typically provided alongside physiotherapy treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation where clinically indicated.
Services are led by principal physiotherapist Chris Warne, who has over a decade of private practice experience assessing and managing lower limb and biomechanical conditions across Perth’s northern suburbs. Chris undertakes ongoing professional development to ensure assessment and treatment approaches remain current and evidence-informed.
When Might Orthotics Be Considered?
Foot orthoses may be considered where appropriate for a range of musculoskeletal presentations, including:
- Foot and heel pain
- Plantar fasciitis and heel-related conditions
- Tendon-related lower limb injuries
- Knee, hip or lower back discomfort influenced by foot mechanics
- Running or sports-related overuse injuries
- Occupational or prolonged standing-related discomfort
Your physiotherapist will assess your symptoms, activity demands and movement patterns before discussing whether orthotic support or footwear modification may be suitable.
Orthotic Assessment Process
A comprehensive physiotherapy assessment is completed to evaluate foot posture, movement patterns and contributing biomechanical factors.
Assessment may include:
- Foot and ankle movement assessment
- Walking or running assessment where appropriate
- Review of footwear and activity demands
- Discussion of symptoms and functional goals
Based on assessment findings, your physiotherapist may provide:
- Advice regarding footwear selection and support
- Off-the-shelf orthotic recommendations where appropriate
- Referral for customised orthoses if indicated
- Exercise and rehabilitation strategies to support long-term management
Orthotics are considered as one component of an overall physiotherapy approach rather than a standalone solution.
Physiotherapy & Orthotic Advice in Gwelup
Conveniently located within Gwelup Medical Centre, Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy welcomes patients from across Perth’s northern suburbs seeking physiotherapy assessment for foot, lower limb and posture-related concerns.
We aim to provide thorough assessment, practical advice and individualised physiotherapy management to support comfortable, efficient and confident movement.
Book an Orthotic Assessment
If you are experiencing foot, lower limb or posture-related discomfort and would like advice regarding orthotics or footwear:
Phone: (08) 9244 8588
Book online: via our website
Email: chris@lakegwelupphysio.com.au
Lake Gwelup Physiotherapy supports patients from Gwelup, Karrinyup, Stirling, Carine, Innaloo, Balcatta and surrounding Perth northern suburbs.
