Algeos 3D Prescription Service
The Algeos 3D Prescription Kit provides podiatrists and orthotists with everything needed to capture patient foot impressions and submit prescriptions for custom 3D-printed foot orthoses. The kit includes a deep foam impression box (SA0452-1), detailed prescription form, Algeos 3D cardboard return box with prepaid return label, patient information leaflet and practitioner instruction leaflet. Designed for a convenient clinical workflow, it supports customised orthotic prescriptions with flexible design options.
Please note: Orthotic top covers not included in the price and are sold separately.
Product Description
Algeos 3D Prescription Service – Custom Foot Orthosis Kit
Everything you need to capture your patient's foot impressions and prescribe custom 3D-printed orthoses.
The Algeos 3D Prescription Kit provides podiatrists and orthotists with a convenient way to prescribe custom foot orthoses. Combining a deep foam impression box, detailed clinical prescription form and prepaid return packaging, the kit provides the essential materials for submitting a practitioner-led orthotic prescription to Algeos.
Designed to support a straightforward clinical workflow, the kit enables practitioners to capture the patient's foot impressions, document their biomechanical requirements and select from a comprehensive range of orthotic design options.
Choose from predefined clinical prescription configurations or specify individual forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot modifications, including posting, arch-height adjustments, metatarsal additions and heel cup geometry.
Once completed, simply return the impressions and prescription form using the supplied Algeos 3D cardboard return box and attached prepaid return label.
Please note: Orthotic top covers are sold separately and are not included in the Prescription Kit.
Key Selling Points
Complete Prescription Starter Kit
Includes the essential impression, prescription and return materials required to begin the Algeos 3D custom orthotic ordering process.
Deep Foam Impression Box
Supplied with one deep, single foam impression box (SA0452-1) to capture the patient's foot impression for subsequent digital conversion.
Prepaid Return Delivery
A prepaid return label is attached to the Algeos 3D cardboard box, allowing the completed kit to be returned without additional return postage charges when used in accordance with the supplied instructions.
Comprehensive Prescription Form
Record patient assessment information, shell specifications and detailed orthotic modifications for an individually prescribed custom device.
Flexible Orthotic Design Options
Choose from predefined prescription configurations or specify individual forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot modifications to meet the patient's clinical requirements.
Patient and Practitioner Guidance
Includes an instruction leaflet for the practitioner and a patient information leaflet to support understanding of the Algeos 3D orthotic process.
What's Included in Your Algeos 3D Prescription Kit?
Your Prescription Kit contains six components to help you capture foot impressions, complete the clinical prescription and return the materials to Algeos.
1. Foam Impression Box
One deep, single foam impression box for capturing the patient's foot impression.
The impression provides a physical representation of the foot shape, which can be used in the digital conversion process for custom orthotic design.
2. Custom Foot Orthosis Prescription Form
A comprehensive clinical prescription form allowing practitioners to record:
- Patient information and clinical diagnosis.
- Foot assessment and morphology.
- Shell width and thickness.
- Clinical prescription presets.
- Forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot modifications.
- Top-cover selection and optional XFix attachment.
- Practitioner details and sign-off.
3. Prepaid Return Label
The prepaid return label is attached to the Algeos 3D cardboard return box, allowing you to send your completed kit back to Algeos without additional return postage charges, subject to the supplied return instructions.
4. Algeos 3D Cardboard Return Box
A dedicated cardboard box designed to securely package the foam impression box and completed prescription form for their return journey to Algeos.
5. Patient Information Leaflet
A patient-facing information leaflet for the practitioner to provide to their patient.
This explains the Algeos 3D custom foot orthotic process and helps the patient understand what to expect from their prescribed orthoses.
6. Practitioner Instruction Leaflet
A practical guide explaining how to complete the prescription kit and prepare the required materials for return to the Algeos 3D team.
Important – Top Covers Sold Separately
The Algeos 3D Prescription Kit does not include an orthotic top cover. Suitable Algeos 3D top covers must be selected and purchased separately according to the patient's clinical and comfort requirements.
How the Algeos 3D Prescription Service Works
The service combines a physical impression kit with clinician-directed custom orthotic design and digital manufacturing.
- Receive your kit. Your Algeos 3D Prescription Kit includes the impression box, prescription form, instructions, patient leaflet and prepaid return packaging.
- Assess your patient. Complete the clinical assessment and identify the patient's biomechanical and orthotic requirements.
- Capture the foot impression. Use the supplied deep foam impression box according to the practitioner instructions.
- Complete the prescription. Record the patient's information and select the required shell configuration, clinical preset or individual modifications.
- Select additional components. Choose any required orthotic top cover separately, considering the intended footwear and clinical requirements.
- Prepare your return. Place the completed prescription form and foam impression box inside the Algeos 3D cardboard return box.
- Return to Algeos. Use the prepaid return label attached to the box, following the return instructions.
- Digital orthotic design. The submitted impression and clinical prescription information enter the Algeos 3D digital conversion and design workflow.
- Custom manufacturing. Following prescription review, the orthotic is manufactured according to the accepted specification.
- Clinical fitting. The prescribing practitioner assesses the finished orthoses for fit, comfort and suitability before patient use.
Important Impression Guidance
The kit contains one deep, single foam impression box (SA0452-1). Confirm the number of impressions required for your prescription before use. Additional impression boxes may be needed for bilateral prescriptions.
Always follow the supplied practitioner instruction leaflet when capturing the foot impression.
Clinically Focused Prescription Presets
The included Algeos 3D Custom Foot Orthosis Prescription Form provides predefined configurations for common clinical presentations.
Plantar Heel Pain – Accommodative
- Standard heel cup depth.
- Heel aperture of shell thickness.
An accommodative heel configuration for cases where this approach is considered clinically appropriate.
Plantar Heel Pain – Functional
- 3 mm lateral forefoot wedge.
- Standard heel post.
- Standard heel cup depth.
- 3 mm medial hindfoot wedging.
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
- Moderate medial flange.
- Stable heel post.
- 3 mm heel raise.
- 5° medial extrinsic wedging.
- 5 mm Kirby skive.
- Standard heel cup depth.
Hallux Limitus
- First metatarsal extension (Morton's extension).
- Standard heel cup depth.
Second MTP Plantar Plate Injury
- First, third, fourth and fifth metatarsal extensions to sulcus length.
- 5 mm metatarsal dome.
- Standard heel cup depth.
Chronic Ankle Instability
- Stable heel post.
- 3° lateral extrinsic heel post wedging.
- Standard heel cup depth.
Individual Clinical Assessment
Prescription presets are intended as predefined design configurations. The prescribing practitioner should confirm that the selected modifications are suitable for the patient's clinical presentation.
Full Custom Prescription Control
In addition to predefined prescription configurations, practitioners can specify individual orthotic modifications using the included form.
Forefoot Modifications
- Metatarsal Extensions: Individual selection of metatarsals 1–5.
- Medial Forefoot Posting: 3 mm, 5 mm or 7 mm.
- Lateral Forefoot Posting: 3 mm, 5 mm or 7 mm.
- Metatarsal Dome: 3 mm, 5 mm or 7 mm.
- Metatarsal Pad: 1 mm, 2 mm or 3 mm.
Midfoot Modifications
- Medial flange: Low, Moderate or High.
- Lateral flange: Low, Moderate or High.
- Arch-height increase: 3 mm, 5 mm or 7 mm.
- Cuboid pad: 3 mm, 5 mm or 7 mm.
Hindfoot Modifications
- Stable heel post with individually specified height and angles.
- Standard heel post: Low, Moderate or High.
- Central calcaneal heel aperture.
- Heel cup depth: Shallow, Standard or Deep.
- Medial hindfoot wedge: 3 mm, 5 mm or 7 mm.
- Lateral hindfoot wedge: 3 mm, 5 mm or 7 mm.
Modifications can be selected separately for the left and right foot where clinically appropriate.
Prescription Compatibility
The Algeos 3D prescription form specifies that the central calcaneal heel aperture cannot be combined with a heel post. Other modification combinations may require design review before acceptance.
Custom Shell and Top-Cover Selection
Individual Shell Configuration
Configure the orthotic shell according to the patient's assessed requirements.
- Left only, right only or both feet.
- Standard, wide or narrow shell width.
- Specific forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot width adjustments.
- Shell thicknesses of 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm or 3.5 mm.
Top Covers – Sold Separately
Select from compatible top-cover categories:
- Sport.
- Care Hindfoot.
- Care Forefoot.
- Everyday.
- Protect.
- No Cover.
Top covers are not included in the Prescription Kit and must be purchased separately.
XFix Attachment Option
The prescription form includes an optional XFix selection for compatible top-cover attachment.
XFix allows compatible covers to be removed and replaced without conventional permanent adhesive bonding.
Separate Left and Right Prescriptions
The prescription form provides independent left and right selections, allowing clinicians to prescribe different orthotic modifications when patients have asymmetric biomechanical requirements.
Product and Service Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Algeos 3D Prescription Service – Custom Foot Orthosis Kit |
| Product Type | Professional custom orthotic prescription and impression kit |
| Intended Users | Podiatrists, orthotists and appropriately qualified healthcare professionals |
| Foam Impression Box | 1 × deep, single foam impression box (SA0452-1) |
| Prescription Form | 1 × Algeos 3D Custom Foot Orthosis Prescription Form |
| Return Packaging | 1 × Algeos 3D cardboard return box |
| Return Label | 1 × prepaid return label attached to the 3D cardboard box |
| Patient Information | 1 × patient information leaflet for the practitioner to provide to their patient |
| Practitioner Instructions | 1 × instruction leaflet for completing and returning the kit |
| Prescription Options | Predefined clinical configurations and full custom control |
| Shell Thickness Options | 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm and 3.5 mm |
| Customisation | Forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot modifications, with individual left/right selections |
| Top-Cover Selection | Sport, Care Hindfoot, Care Forefoot, Everyday, Protect or No Cover |
| Top Cover Included | Not included in the price – sold separately |
| XFix Attachment | Optional for compatible Algeos 3D orthotic shells and top covers |
| Return Postage | Prepaid return label supplied with kit; use subject to supplied return instructions |
| Return Address | Algeos 3D Digital Conversion Team, A. Algeo Ltd, Sheridan House, Speke Hall Road, Liverpool, L24 9HB, United Kingdom |
The kit contains the materials listed above. The completed custom foot orthoses and separately selected top covers are not physical components of the initial kit.
Applications and Suitability
The Algeos 3D Prescription Kit is designed for practitioners prescribing custom foot orthoses following appropriate patient assessment.
Typical Clinical Applications
- Custom orthotic prescriptions for plantar heel pain.
- Hallux limitus-related orthotic modifications.
- Selected forefoot and metatarsophalangeal joint presentations.
- Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
- Chronic ankle instability.
- Individual forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot biomechanical requirements.
- Asymmetric foot presentations requiring different left and right prescriptions.
Typical Professional Users
- Podiatrists and chiropodists.
- Orthotists.
- Orthopaedic footwear specialists.
- Appropriately qualified healthcare professionals involved in prescribing custom foot orthoses.
Appropriate device selection should be based on the patient's clinical presentation, footwear requirements and individual treatment objectives.
Practical Benefits for Your Practice
Everything in One Kit
Essential impression and prescription materials are supplied together, helping practitioners organise the custom orthotic ordering process.
Convenient Prepaid Return
The attached prepaid return label and dedicated cardboard box simplify the return of completed impression and prescription materials.
Structured Clinical Documentation
The comprehensive prescription form provides a consistent format for recording assessment findings and orthotic design requirements.
Flexible Prescription Options
Clinicians can select predefined configurations or specify individual modifications according to the patient's needs.
Patient Information Included
A dedicated patient leaflet supports communication about the Algeos 3D orthotic process and what patients can expect.
Digital Manufacturing Workflow
The service combines physical foot impressions with digital conversion, orthotic design and 3D manufacturing.
Important Clinical and Product Information
- Professional use: The prescription kit is intended for use by appropriately qualified healthcare practitioners.
- Impression technique: Follow the supplied instructions to obtain an appropriate foot impression for the intended prescription.
- Single impression box: The kit contains one deep, single impression box. Confirm whether additional impressions are required for a bilateral prescription.
- Patient assessment: Clinical design selections should be based on individual patient assessment.
- Prescription accuracy: Complete the form accurately, including all required patient information and relevant modifications.
- Top covers: Orthotic top covers are sold separately and are not included in the kit.
- Return packaging: Ensure the foam impression box and completed prescription form are securely packaged in the supplied cardboard box.
- Return postage: Use the prepaid return label according to the supplied return instructions.
- Data protection: The prescription form contains confidential patient information and should be handled and returned in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.
- Clinical fitting: The finished orthoses should be assessed by the prescribing practitioner before being dispensed to the patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Algeos 3D Prescription Kit?
The kit includes one deep, single foam impression box (SA0452-1), a custom foot orthosis prescription form, an Algeos 3D cardboard return box, a prepaid return label attached to the box, a patient information leaflet and a practitioner instruction leaflet.
Does the kit include a top cover?
No. Orthotic top covers are sold separately and must be selected and purchased according to the patient's requirements.
Does the kit include the finished 3D-printed orthoses?
The initial kit contains the materials required to submit a prescription and impression. The finished custom orthoses are manufactured following the prescribed design and applicable order process.
How many foam impression boxes are included?
The kit includes one SA0452-1 deep, single foam impression box. If impressions of both feet are required, check whether an additional impression box is needed.
What is the foam impression box used for?
The foam impression box captures the patient's foot shape. This impression provides information used during the Algeos 3D digital conversion and orthotic design process.
Is return postage included?
Yes. A prepaid return label is supplied attached to the Algeos 3D cardboard return box. Follow the supplied return instructions and any applicable service conditions.
What do I return to Algeos?
Return the completed prescription form together with the required foam impression box or boxes, securely packaged inside the supplied Algeos 3D cardboard return box.
What is the patient information leaflet for?
The patient information leaflet is supplied for the practitioner to give to their patient. It explains the Algeos 3D orthotic process and helps the patient understand what to expect.
Can I prescribe different modifications for the left and right foot?
Yes. The prescription form allows practitioners to specify separate modifications for the left and right foot according to the patient's clinical needs.
Do I have to choose a clinical preset?
No. The form includes predefined configurations as well as a Full Custom Control section, allowing clinicians to specify individual forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot modifications.
Can I choose the orthotic shell thickness?
Yes. The prescription form offers shell thickness options of 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm and 3.5 mm.
Can I select XFix top-cover attachment?
Yes. XFix can be selected on the prescription form for compatible Algeos 3D orthotic shells. The top cover itself is purchased separately.
Where do I send the completed kit?
Return the completed kit using the supplied prepaid label, following the instruction leaflet. The Algeos 3D Digital Conversion Team is located at A. Algeo Ltd, Sheridan House, Speke Hall Road, Liverpool, L24 9HB, United Kingdom.
Who is the Algeos 3D Prescription Kit intended for?
The kit is intended for professional podiatrists, orthotists and appropriately qualified healthcare practitioners prescribing custom foot orthoses.
Related Products and Support
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- Contact Algeos for Prescription Enquiries
Professional Prescription Support
The Algeos 3D Prescription Kit is designed to make the ordering process easier for practitioners by combining impression materials, detailed clinical documentation and convenient return packaging.
For assistance with kit contents, additional impression boxes, orthotic design or compatible top covers, please contact the Algeos team.
Product Summary
The Algeos 3D Prescription Service – Custom Foot Orthosis Kit is a professional impression and prescription kit for podiatrists and orthotists ordering custom 3D-printed foot orthoses. The kit contains one deep, single foam impression box (SA0452-1), an Algeos 3D Custom Foot Orthosis Prescription Form, a dedicated cardboard return box, a prepaid return label attached to the box, a patient information leaflet and a practitioner instruction leaflet. The prescription form allows selection of predefined clinical orthotic configurations or individual modifications including forefoot posting, metatarsal extensions, arch-height adjustment, flanges, heel posting and hindfoot wedging. Shell thickness options include 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm and 3.5 mm. Completed impressions and prescription forms are returned to the Algeos 3D Digital Conversion Team using the supplied packaging and return label. Orthotic top covers are sold separately and are not included in the kit. The service supports clinician-directed custom foot orthotic design and digital manufacturing.
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