Orthopaedic Footwear Berwick & Melbourne South East
Professional orthopaedic footwear assessment, recommendation, sourcing and fitting by podiatrists.
Berwick Podiatry Group provides a podiatrist-led orthopaedic footwear service for people who need more than a standard shoe.
We assess foot health, foot shape, width, depth, pressure areas, swelling, mobility, balance, orthotics and individual footwear requirements before recommending an appropriate option.
We can source footwear from brands including Dr Comfort, Anodyne, Revere and Vionic, as well as other suitable footwear brands depending on the patient's clinical needs, preferences and requests.
Orthopaedic Footwear, Professionally Assessed & Fitted
The right footwear should be selected for the person wearing it, not simply chosen according to shoe size or brand.
Podiatry Assessment
Foot health, shape, pressure areas, mobility and footwear needs are assessed.
Orthopaedic Footwear
Footwear can be selected for additional depth, width, support and accommodation.
Professional Fitting
Length, width, depth, stability and overall suitability are checked.
Home Visits Available
Footwear assessments can also be provided at home across Melbourne.
What Is Orthopaedic Footwear?
Orthopaedic footwear is footwear selected or designed to better accommodate an individual's foot shape, medical needs, mobility requirements and lower-limb function.
Compared with many conventional shoes, orthopaedic or therapeutic footwear may provide increased depth, width, adjustability, stability or pressure accommodation.
Appropriate footwear features vary from person to person. The most suitable option depends on the patient's feet, mobility, medical history, orthotics, daily activities and individual preferences.
You may also see the American spelling orthopedic footwear. Orthopaedic footwear and orthopedic footwear refer to the same general category.
Orthopaedic Footwear Assessment by a Podiatrist
The focus of our service is not simply selling shoes. It is identifying what type of footwear is clinically and functionally appropriate for the person wearing it.
Our podiatrists assess the patient's feet, mobility, existing footwear and individual requirements before recommending an appropriate footwear option.
Foot Shape & Structure
Foot length, width, shape and structural changes are considered when selecting footwear.
Width & Depth
We assess whether additional width, toe-box room or internal depth is required.
Pressure Areas
Areas of rubbing, callus, corns, irritation or increased pressure are considered during footwear selection.
Mobility & Balance
Walking ability, stability and functional mobility requirements form part of the footwear assessment.
Fastening & Ease of Use
We consider how easily the patient can put the footwear on, remove it and secure it safely.
Orthotics & AFO Accommodation
Where orthotics or an AFO are used, footwear requires appropriate width, depth, stability and internal space.
Orthopaedic Footwear Is Individual
There is no single orthopaedic shoe that is suitable for every patient.
Our approach is to determine the clinical and functional requirements first and then identify footwear that best meets those needs.
Who May Benefit From Orthopaedic Footwear?
Orthopaedic footwear may be considered where conventional shoes do not adequately accommodate a patient's foot health, foot shape or functional requirements.
Diabetes & High-Risk Feet
Appropriate footwear may help accommodate sensitive or high-pressure areas where clinically indicated.
Bunions & Toe Deformities
Additional width and depth may help accommodate bunions, hammer toes, claw toes and prominent joints.
Arthritis
Footwear may be selected to accommodate joint changes, stiffness, discomfort and altered foot shape.
Swelling & Oedema
Adjustable footwear may better accommodate changes in foot volume throughout the day.
Wide or Difficult-to-Fit Feet
Additional width, depth and adjustability may help when conventional footwear is difficult to fit comfortably.
Reduced Mobility
Stability, secure fastening and ease of use may be particularly important for people with reduced mobility.
Custom Orthotics
Appropriate footwear can provide sufficient internal space and stability for prescribed foot orthoses.
AFO Accommodation
Some patients require greater width, depth and accessibility to accommodate an ankle-foot orthosis.
Foot Pain & Pressure
Appropriate footwear may assist where conventional shoes contribute to pressure, rubbing or discomfort.
Orthopaedic Footwear, Mobility & Falls Risk
Footwear can influence stability, mobility and confidence when walking , particularly for older adults and people experiencing changes in balance or mobility.
When clinically relevant, our podiatrists consider footwear-related factors including:
Our podiatry team considers the fit, fastening, stability, mobility requirements and overall footwear design rather than relying on the product description alone.
Orthopaedic & Supportive Footwear Brands We Can Source
We do not use a one-brand-fits-all approach. The footwear selected depends on the patient's clinical requirements, foot shape, mobility, orthotic needs, preferences and intended use.
Brands we may provide or order include Dr Comfort, Anodyne, Revere and Vionic. Other orthopaedic, therapeutic or supportive footwear may also be considered depending on the individual patient and product availability.
Dr Comfort
Dr Comfort footwear includes options that may be appropriate for patients requiring additional depth, width, adjustability and foot accommodation.
Depending on the model, features may include:
- Extra-depth construction
- Wide and extra-wide sizing options
- Removable insoles
- Orthotic accommodation
- Adjustable fastening
- Options for difficult-to-fit feet
Anodyne
Anodyne footwear may be considered where greater accommodation, width or depth is required than standard footwear provides.
Depending on the model, footwear may provide:
- Wide and difficult-to-fit options
- Additional internal depth
- Foot deformity accommodation
- Orthotic accommodation
- Options for pressure-sensitive feet
- Adjustable footwear options
Revere
Revere footwear includes supportive shoes and sandals that may be suitable for selected patients following assessment.
Depending on the style, features may include:
- Adjustable straps
- Removable footbeds in selected styles
- Orthotic accommodation in suitable models
- Multiple adjustment points
- Supportive sole designs
- Various footwear styles
Vionic
Vionic footwear may be sourced for selected patients where the style and support characteristics are appropriate to their individual needs.
Selection may consider:
- Foot shape
- Required support
- Fit and comfort
- Mobility requirements
- Patient footwear preferences
- Clinical suitability
Looking for Another Footwear Brand?
Our footwear service is not limited to the brands listed above.
Where clinically appropriate and available, other orthopaedic, therapeutic or supportive footwear may be sourced or ordered according to the patient's individual needs and preferences.
If you have a particular footwear brand or style in mind, please discuss it with our podiatrist. We can consider whether it is appropriate for your foot health and functional requirements and, where possible, assist with sourcing or ordering it.
Our Orthopaedic Footwear Assessment & Fitting Process
Our aim is to provide a complete process from podiatry assessment and footwear recommendation through to ordering and professional fitting.
Professional Orthopaedic Footwear Fitting
Ordering footwear is only one part of the process. The footwear should then be assessed on the person who will be wearing it.
During fitting, our podiatrist can assess:
Where Berwick Podiatry Group arranges the footwear, our podiatrist checks the fit, width, length, stability, comfort and overall suitability before the footwear is accepted.
Orthopaedic Footwear for Custom Orthotics
Appropriate footwear is particularly important when wearing prescribed foot orthoses.
Even a well-designed orthotic may be difficult to accommodate if a shoe is too narrow, too shallow or insufficiently stable.
When assessing footwear for orthotics, our podiatrists consider:
Support at Home Orthopaedic Footwear
Berwick Podiatry Group works with Support at Home participants, care partners, care coordinators, families and aged care providers requiring podiatry-led footwear assessment.
Where orthopaedic or therapeutic footwear is clinically appropriate, our podiatrist can assess the client's needs and provide supporting information for funding consideration.
Clinical Footwear Assessment
Assessment of foot health, current footwear, mobility, falls-risk considerations and individual footwear requirements.
Clinical Report
Supporting assessment findings and footwear recommendations can be provided where required.
Footwear Quote
An itemised footwear quotation can be prepared for the provider to review for funding approval.
Support at Home funding for orthopaedic or therapeutic footwear may be available depending on the participant's assessed needs, eligibility, available funding and provider approval.
Home Visit Orthopaedic Footwear Assessments Across Melbourne
Unable to easily attend our Berwick clinic?
Berwick Podiatry Group provides home visit orthopaedic footwear assessments across Melbourne , with extensive coverage throughout South East and Eastern Melbourne.
Our mobile podiatrists can assess foot health, current footwear, mobility, falls-risk considerations, orthotic requirements and footwear needs within the client's home.
Where appropriate, our team can assist with footwear recommendations, clinical documentation, quotations, ordering and professional fitting.
Orthopaedic Footwear Fitting in Berwick
Berwick Podiatry Group provides orthopaedic footwear assessment, recommendation and professional fitting in Berwick from our clinic at:
54 Kangan Drive
Berwick VIC 3806
(03) 9707 4007
We welcome patients from Berwick, Beaconsfield, Officer, Pakenham, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Endeavour Hills, Hallam, Cranbourne, Clyde and surrounding South East Melbourne areas.
Orthopaedic Footwear FAQs
Where can I get orthopaedic footwear in Berwick?
Berwick Podiatry Group provides podiatrist-led orthopaedic footwear assessment, recommendation, sourcing and professional fitting from our Berwick clinic.
Which orthopaedic footwear brands can you order?
Depending on the patient's individual requirements, we can provide or order footwear from brands including Dr Comfort, Anodyne, Revere and Vionic. Other appropriate footwear brands may also be sourced depending on clinical needs, availability and patient requests.
Can you order a particular footwear brand for me?
Potentially, yes. Patients can discuss a preferred brand or shoe with their podiatrist. We can assess whether it is appropriate for the patient's foot health and functional needs and, where suitable and available, assist with sourcing it.
Who may benefit from orthopaedic footwear?
Orthopaedic footwear may be appropriate for people with wide or difficult-to-fit feet, bunions, toe deformities, arthritis, swelling, orthotic requirements, AFOs, reduced mobility or other clinical footwear needs.
Can orthopaedic footwear accommodate custom orthotics?
Many orthopaedic footwear options offer additional depth or removable footbeds that may accommodate foot orthoses. Suitability depends on the footwear, orthotic and individual patient.
Can you help with orthopaedic footwear for wide or swollen feet?
Yes. Our podiatrists can assess patients with wide feet, swelling, oedema and other difficult-to-fit foot shapes and recommend appropriate footwear features.
Can footwear be assessed for falls risk?
Yes. Relevant factors such as shoe fit, heel stability, fastening, sole design, mobility and overall suitability can be considered as part of the footwear assessment.
Can Support at Home fund orthopaedic footwear?
Funding may be available where the footwear relates to the participant's assessed needs and applicable Support at Home arrangements. Funding remains subject to eligibility, available funding and provider approval.
Do you provide home visit orthopaedic footwear assessments?
Yes. Berwick Podiatry Group provides home visit footwear assessments across Melbourne, including extensive coverage throughout South East and Eastern Melbourne.
Book an Orthopaedic Footwear Assessment in Berwick
Looking for orthopaedic footwear, orthopedic shoes, therapeutic footwear or professional shoe fitting in Berwick?
Our podiatrists assess your foot health, foot shape, mobility, pressure areas, orthotics and footwear requirements before recommending an appropriate option.
We can source Dr Comfort, Anodyne, Revere, Vionic and other suitable footwear brands according to individual patient needs, preferences and requests.
Home visit orthopaedic footwear assessment is also available across Melbourne.