Algeos expands pressure-care portfolio through new Caversham® partnership
Algeos has expanded its pressure-care portfolio through a new distribution partnership with Caversham®, making four specialist Class I medical devices available to healthcare professionals and care providers across the UK.
Orthotics are a crucial part of healthcare. They offer support and correction to various parts of the body. But what exactly are orthotics? Orthotics are devices designed to aid the function of a limb or the torso. They can alleviate pain, improve mobility and prevent physical abnormalities.
When managing forefoot conditions like turf toe, hallux rigidus or sesamoiditis, clinicians often reach for a Morton’s extension - a simple yet effective modification designed to limit movement at the big toe joint. But do you need a fully custom orthotic to benefit from one? Not necessarily.
Orthotic components are essential in addressing a range of foot-related issues. Whether you're a podiatrist, physiotherapist, or simply someone seeking relief from foot pain, these additions allow for targeted support, realignment, and cushioning.
Orthotic insoles are more than just extra cushioning for your shoes - they’re a simple but powerful tool used by podiatrists, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to support proper foot function and reduce pain.
In principle, the use of custom-made foot orthotics allows clinicians to provide a more accurate device to better treat patients, however this depends on the materials and methods used, as well as cost and manufacturing time. Staff shortages within O&P roles, as well as funding cuts, means that orthotists and workshop managers need to use the most cost and time effective materials and methods to best serve their patients.