Queensland Orthotic Lab

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.

ONLY 9 DAYS TO GO!!Our very own Kent Sweeting has been invited to host a workshop at the ‘Pedorthic Conference 2025’.Ken...
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!!

POP QUIZ #6:Can you name these shell materials?Hint: They are two different materials and not made by traditional ortho...
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??

POP QUIZ #5:Can you name this shell material?Hint: It’s a thermoplastic material that is more flexible than polypropyle...
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?

POP QUIZ #4:Can you name this shell material?Hint: It’s not Rohadur but it’s from the same vintage and family of acryli...
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?

POP QUIZ #3:Can you name this shell material?Hint: Although this material is no longer available, it was one of the mos...
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?

POP QUIZ #2:Can you name this type of orthotic device?Hint: This style of customised orthotic device is commonly used f...
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?

POP QUIZ #1:Can you name this type of orthotic device?Hint: This style of customised orthotic device was developed by a...
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!

We’re closed today for the show holiday. We’ll be back on deck tomorrow from 8am.
10/08/2025

We’re closed today for the show holiday. We’ll be back on deck tomorrow from 8am.

06/08/2025

Did you know?!?!?

Our Geckos (Gecko Childrens Orthotic Devices) are hand made and crafted by our team of highly skilled technicians.

To order your Geckos, simply get in touch with us at the lab by phone or email. More information about our Geckos can be found on our website.

Last week we put on a workshop for some of our new clients.We started the day with a tour of the lab, which showcased th...
05/08/2025

Last week we put on a workshop for some of our new clients.

We started the day with a tour of the lab, which showcased the production process of our handmade orthotics. We continued with a session on orthotic prescription writing. We then transitioned to a practical session on how to take clean and accurate 3D scans and we finished with an interactive CAD design session showing how accurate scanning influences orthotic design and achieves better patient outcomes via more comfortable, tolerant and supportive customised orthotics!

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

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