CustomFit Orthotics

INTRODUCTION VIDEO

PODITECH MISSION

Dr. Tim T. Nguyen, D.P.M., in addition to building a practice as a respected foot and ankle surgeon, founded the Poditech Orthotic Laboratory in 1994. He has spent much of his career searching for a more accurate and cost-effective way to make custom orthotics. After years of experimentation, he has successfully devised and patented a custom prescription orthotic. This patented orthotic device can be custom-fabricated by any skiled foot care provider in their office in 15 minutes with minimal effort and without specialized equipment. Most forefoot and rearfoot mal-alignments are self-corrected with Dr. Nguyen's in-shoe-STJ neutral casting technique.

Traditionally prescribed functional orthotics are the gold standard for orthotic therapy. However, since they are fabricated in a facilty outside your office (central fab lab), patients often have to wait in pain for weeks before receiving their orthotics.

The new P.O.L. Custom Rx Orthotic offers all of the benefits of orthotic therapy without the long waits for the traditionally prescribed custom orthotics. They can also be used to initiate biomechancial therapy, replacing messy strapping procedures, which required repeat office visits associated with expensive high co-pays. Eliminating straping also allows patients to bathe and shower normally. The P.O.L. orthotics can also be used to supplement traditional central laboratory fabricated orthotic therapy, providing patients with a spare pair, that can be used while their laboratory fabricated device is being overhauled or adjusted at the laboratory.

P.O.L. CUSTOM ORTHOTICS

The P.O.L. Custom Rx Orthotics features a customizable, medical-grade fiberglass composite orthotic shell sandwiched between a soft top cover and more rigid EVA bottom layer. Once activated with water, the POL orthotic will retain the shape of the wearer's foot permanently.

Do Not open the sealed package until ready to fit your patient.Follow the provided fitting instructions guide to determine the correct size P.O.L. Custom Rx Orthotics for your patient. Using the provided safety syringe, simply introduce a small amount of water into the orthotics’ water port found in the heel to begin the activation and molding process. Alternatively you may inject water into various portions of the top cover using an 18g needle into the middle fiberglass device. Some minimal water leakage is normal.

For approximately 30 seconds massage the orthotic from proximal to distal over the entire course of the shell to properly distribute the water. Properly protect your patient with socks as a mild exothermic reaction is expected during the curing process.

Insert the orthotics into the shoe and have the patient walk for two minutes. Then have them sit with their lower extremity in neutral position for 12 minutes.

Following these simple instructions will allow the orthotic to retain the shape of the patient’s foot permanently.

The P.O.L. Custom Rx Orthotics are made in the patient’s own shoes using the in-shoe S.T.J neutral casting technique that allows self-correction of most forefoot and rearfoot misalignments. Many patients who have used both prescription functional orthotics and P.O.L. Custom Rx Orthotics preferred the P.O.L. Custom Rx Orthotics for their comfort and effectiveness in orthotic therapy.

Additional accessory packages for the most common modifications are available. For patients requiring additional control or rigidity, an easy to apply posting and additional fiberglass laminate layer are available for easy installation.

PEDIDO DIRECTO DEL LABORATORIO