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Queensland Orthotic Lab

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Queensland Orthotic Lab

Established in 1985, QOL is Australia’s premier custom orthotic lab lead by podiatrists. QOL also manufactures the Richie brace and Gecko kids orthotics.

02/11/2025

One of the capabilities of 3D printed orthotics is the ability to vary the thickness across the shell in a way that can’t be done with handmade devices.

This client has requested 0.5mm of additional thickness along the lateral column of the shell as well as 2x 1mm longitudinal ribs to further stiffen and reinforce the lateral column.

These features are commonly requested as part of a prescription where lateral instability or an increased inversion moment is a concern, where the goal is to increase the orthotic reaction force along the lateral column.

14/10/2025

🧠 Love podiatry but tired of the clinical grind?

Queensland Orthotic Lab is hiring a Consultant Podiatrist for a non-clinical, part-time role (2-3 days/week) at our Capalaba lab.

🌏You'll work with 3D printing, CAD design and a passionate team to create custom orthotics and Richie Braces that help patients all over Australia and beyond.

✅ Biomechanics-focused
✅ Full training provided
✅ Great team + work-life balance

📨 DM us or email kent@qol4feet.com.au

03/10/2025

Friends at work, foes on the field…

Who will be basking in the glory of a premiership win and who will have their tail between their legs..?

18/09/2025

We’re up and running at the ‘Pedorthic Conference 2025’!!

We’ll be exhibiting for the duration of the conference so be sure to come by and see our range of:

- customised orthoses
- Richie braces
- carbon AFOs
- carbon plates
- 3D scanning

09/09/2025

ONLY 9 DAYS TO GO!!

Our very own Kent Sweeting has been invited to host a workshop at the ‘Pedorthic Conference 2025’.

Kent’s workshop will involve ‘The Richie Brace: Practical Applications, Prescription Tips & Scanning Techniques’.

QOL will also be exhibiting at the conference from Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th. Be sure to come by to see our range of Richie braces and learn a few prescription and scanning tips!!

03/09/2025

POP QUIZ #6:

Can you name these shell materials?

Hint: They are two different materials and not made by traditional orthotic manufacturing processes. They are instead made via additive manufacturing (3D printed) from a customised CAD design.

Bonus points: What is one of the main differences in the functional characteristics between these two materials??

29/08/2025

POP QUIZ #5:

Can you name this shell material?

Hint: It’s a thermoplastic material that is more flexible than polypropylene at the same thickness.

Bonus points: Can you name the rearfoot post material and prescription features within the shell?

25/08/2025

POP QUIZ #4:

Can you name this shell material?

Hint: It’s not Rohadur but it’s from the same vintage and family of acrylic materials. It was used following the cessation of Rohadur but before polypropylene became popular.

Bonus points: Can you name the rearfoot post material?

24/08/2025

POP QUIZ #3:

Can you name this shell material?

Hint: Although this material is no longer available, it was one of the most widely used shell materials for customised foot orthotics in the 70’s and 80’s but became phased out of orthotic manufacture as polypropylene became increasingly popular. It is known for its light orange or amber colour.

Bonus points: Can you name the rearfoot post material?

22/08/2025

POP QUIZ #2:

Can you name this type of orthotic device?

Hint: This style of customised orthotic device is commonly used for low profile or slim footwear. It is characterised by a low heel cup, narrow shell and its uniquely identifiable shape. It is also known as a ‘cobra’ or ‘hook’ orthotic.

Bonus points: Can you name the shell material?

21/08/2025

POP QUIZ #1:

Can you name this type of orthotic device?

Hint: This style of customised orthotic device was developed by a team of researchers in 1967 at the University of California Biomechanics Laboratory. It is characterised by its deep heel cup and medial/lateral flares. It is commonly indicated for flexible foot pathologies.

Bonus points: Can you name the shell and heel post materials?

14/08/2025

Happy 6 months to us!! 🥳🤩🥰

We’ve been in our new purpose-built lab for 6 months now and we’re loving it!

A bigger space with newer and updated facilities to accommodate the needs for both our handmade and milled/3D printed products.

Stay tuned to see more from inside the lab!

Address

8 Veronica Street
Capalaba, QLD
4157

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61738231531

Website

http://www.qol4feet.com.au/

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