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Helping people walk with less pain since 2005

HAVE SORE FEET? Shantz Orthotic Solutions Inc. has been operating in London, ON since 2005.

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https://shantzorthoticsolutions.janeapp.com
2 Clinics available: London, ON and Chatham, ON As Canadian Certified Pedorthists, C. Ped (C)'s, we specialize in custom made foot orthotics to relieve foot, ankle, knee and hip pain, as well as correcting gait abnormalities. After taking a medical history, assessing the lower limbs both weight bearing and non-weight bearing, we are able to

video a person's gait to determine if custom made foot orthotics would be beneficial. We use our unique SOLE Technique to set us apart from other orthotic clinics. We provide stabilization using orthopaedic fundamentals of gait with our carefully layered and engineered technique to build your foot orthotics. We also have the training and capability to do footwear modifications (ie lifts, flares), and custom footwear. We can measure and fit for both Performance-Grade (15-20 mmHg) and Medical-Grade (20-30 and 30-40 mmHg) compression socks to help with your sore, swollen and tired legs. All work is done at our on-site lab. A physician's prescription is required for all custom made foot orthotics.

15/08/2025

We are putting our FEET up for a well needed vacation 👣🏖

We want to thank all of our wonderful clients for keeping us so busy this past year. However, we are all feeling it and need some time to recharge with our families and enjoy the summer weather.

Our office will be closed for holidays starting this afternoon (August 15th) and we will be re-opening on Monday August 25th at 9am to assist you with all of your needs. If you need to contact the office, please call and leave a message at 519-660-6550 or email us at info@shantzorthoticsolutions.com and we will get back to you when we are back in office.

Thank you all for understanding and we can't wait to be back 🙌

14/08/2025

Do you ever wonder what makes our orthotics unique to other clinics? 🤔

Over the years, Christy has developed and used her SOLE technique to design orthotics that are specific to the wearer. The SOLE of your foot is important for you to walk and move everyday. If your SOLE hurts, you are unable to do the activities you love and that hurts the SOUL.

Don't stop doing what you love due to pain in the feet or legs, let our SOLE Technique impact your SOUL by getting you back out doing what you love! 🥰
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13/08/2025

A bunion can be a painful condition of the foot that we see quite commonly. Although we typically see this condition in women, men can also be at risk for developing bunions.

What is a bunion? It is typically seen as an enlarged 1st toe joint. The joint may become swollen, red, painful to bend or move. There are many reasons why someone may develop a bunion including injuries or stress to the toe, ill-fitting footwear, wearing high heels, genetics (thank your parents!) 😂, and certain types of inflammatory arthritis.

Custom-made orthotics may help in relieving this painful condition of the foot by supporting the arch, offloading stress on the joint and redistributing forces in the foot. Ensuring you are wearing properly fitted footwear for your condition is also important. In extreme cases, surgery may be an option.

12/08/2025

🦶 Fun foot fact: The average person walks over 100,000 miles in a lifetime—that’s like circling the Earth four times!

Your feet are seriously awesome—so show them some love. Questions about foot care? Drop them in the comments—we’re all ears (and toes)! 👇

11/08/2025

🌞 Summer is here—and so is the walking! Whether you’re exploring the trails, hitting the festival circuit, or just walking more daily, increased activity can lead to heel and arch pain—classic signs of plantar fasciitis.

What’s going on? Warm-weather activities can overload the plantar fascia—the thick band of tissue under your foot—causing inflammation.

How can we help? Our custom orthotics offer tailored arch support, shock absorption, and energy-return cushioning—designed to reduce stress on the plantar fascia and keep your feet happy all day long.

Wondering when to call?
– Pain when stepping out of bed
– Tenderness after walking or standing
– Heel pain after exercise or after long days

That’s your cue to connect with our Canadian Certified Pedorthist—so you can get back to your summer adventures pain‑free.

Ready for relief?
📞 Call now to book an appointment with our pedorthist! 519-660-6550

05/08/2025

This is fiction, but hear me out. There are a lot of myths out there when it comes to foot health and care. Many people believe that custom orthotics will weaken the muscles in the feet or make the feet "lazy." 👣😮

However, if you require custom orthotics there is typically an issue with the biomechanics or how the muscles of the feet are being used. The goal of custom-made orthotics is to promote the use of the correct muscles during walking. The orthotic is used to support the foot to allow the foot to move more efficiently, in hopes of reducing fatigue and pain. 💃🕺

Would it be beneficial to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the feet? ABSOLUTELY! Working on building up the small muscles of the feet will help promote better gait because the muscles that are being over-worked will have a chance to take a break.

Have any questions about custom-made orthotics? Drop them below, we'd be happy to answer them! ⬇️⬇️

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04/08/2025

Just a reminder we are closed for the day. We will be open on Tuesday at 10 am.

Happy long weekend!

01/08/2025

Another long weekend is almost here 💃

We just wanted to let you know that the clinic will be closed on Monday August 4th and will be reopening again on Tuesday August 5th at 10am.

Have a safe and relaxing holiday weekend ☀️👣

31/07/2025

Haglund's Deformity 👣
This condition is most commonly formed from abnormalities in the bone and soft tissues in the feet. It is a degenerative condition that can lead to painful bony growths at the rear of the heel. Long term wear and tear of the feet can lead to chronic cases, with patients suffering severe pain and discomfort with their mobility significantly restricted.
🔹Symptoms: Can include heel pain, a bump on the back of your heel that you can see and feel, swelling, and skin discoloration around the bump
🔹Risks: Haglund's can affect anyone, however those who are active are more prone as well as a those with family members that have had this condition (inherited). Most commonly it is caused by irritation and pressure from shoes, overusing your heel (especially in athletes like runners), high-arched feet, tight Achilles tendon, certain gait disorders that affect how you move and walk
🔹Treatment: Heel cups, custom-made orthotics, and a change in footwear can be helpful to offload the back of the heel. At-home and OTC treatment can help manage symptoms such as rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medication.

30/07/2025

"𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴, 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴, 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴! 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘧!!!" 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘔𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘩⁣⠀
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Well, if you had fun socks like we do, then you would think the same! But these aren't any old socks... they are actually compression socks!⁣⠀
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𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴? ⁣⠀
⁣Well, many people! Christy and Emma wear theirs often as they're on their feet all day. Many nurses, physician, teachers, factory workers also wear them because they spend the majority of time on their feet. But you'll also find anyone who is getting swelling in their lower legs/ankles or has painful vericose veins will find relief wearing compression stockings. Now a days, athletes are often wearing these socks as well to help reduce swelling and cramping. Even people travelling on airplanes find comfort wearing a compression sock.⁣⠀
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𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘥𝘰?⁣⠀
⁣Compression stockings help the blood pump back to the heart, rather than allowing pooling in the legs. They help control swelling and aching of the legs and ankles, and help slow the appearance of vericose and/or spider veins in the legs.⁣⠀
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𝘋𝘰 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯?⁣⠀
⁣There are different grades of compression stockings. For "over-the-counter" socks, the compression grade is 15-20 mmHg, and these can be purchased without a medical prescription. We often recommend these for long flights or mild activity.⁣⠀
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Anything classed over 20 mmHg, has a higher compression on the leg and must be prescribed by a physician. These are more for people with (or preventing) vericose veins, lots of swelling of legs or ankles, people who spend lots of time on their feet.⁣⠀
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𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭?⁣⠀
⁣Definitely not. We work with companies that take several measurements into consideration with their sizes. Not all legs are the same and in order for the compression socks to provide the best (and full leg) compression, they must fit properly.⁣⠀
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𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫???

29/07/2025

We have lot of new faces on our page 🤗 We are so excited to meet you all and we wanted to tell you a little bit of what you could expect at your first appointment with us ⬇️
📝 First, we start with a health history of your feet! What brings you in, previous injuries, treatments you have tried, activities, your goals, and anything else pertaining to the legs and feet. The more information we gather, the better we can determine the best way to help your feet
👣 We then perform a biomechanical assessment. This is done while you are both standing and sitting. This gives us an idea of how the feet and legs are positioned with the rest of your body. It also helps us to find any potential deformities or conditions that can be the root of the pain
🚶The gait analysis portion is when we have you walk for us. We have you walk our runway and take a video of you so we can show you how your gait any potential abnormalities
👟 We also like to review what footwear you are wearing and assess wear patterns and quality of the shoe for you (i.e. is it firm or flexible, does it fit properly, is it the right shoe for the activities you are doing)
🗣 Finally, we like to discuss potential options with you. After gathering all of the information from your assessment, we can determine a treatment plan for your. This could mean you just need new footwear, options for compression or bracing, off-the-shelf vs custom-made orthotics, or perhaps even discussing you go to another health-care professional such as a physiotherapist or massage therapist. Every case is different and there is not a one-size-fits-all treatment plan

If you'd like to book an assessment with one of our Pedorthists, call or book online! Even if you're just interested in learning about your legs and feet we would love to meet you 🤩

28/07/2025

While we do make some good orthotics 😜 they sometimes are only as good as the shoes you put them into 👟

Shoes that fit properly can sometimes be key in getting rid of that stubborn foot pain 😩 If the shoe you are wearing is quite flexible, even with the addition of an orthotic, there still can be excessive movement that we are trying to avoid from happening. Depending what the issue is with the foot, there can be certain shoes that may also aggravate symptoms.

There can be many reasons why we might suggest new shoes. Your shoes can be too narrow, too wide, too long, too short, worn out, or just the wrong shoe for your needs.
If you are looking for an assessment to see how your shoes fit, call or book online ✨

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Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

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http://www.ShantzOrthoticSolutions.com/

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Shantz Orthotic Solutions Inc. has been operating in London, ON since 2005. As Canadian Certified Pedorthists, C Ped (C)'s, we specialize in custom made foot orthotics to relieve foot, ankle, knee and hip pain, as well as correcting gait abnormalities. After taking a medical history, assessing the lower limbs both weight bearing and non-weight bearing, we are able to video a person's gait to determine if custom made foot orthotics would be beneficial. We also work with Sole customized arch supports, have the capability to do footwear modifications (ie lifts, flares), and custom footwear. All work is done at our on-site lab. A physician's prescription is required for all custom made foot orthotics.