Custom foot orthotics in Quebec City
Foot orthotics are Pouliot Orthopédique's founding trade. Since 1971, our Quebec City laboratory has molded every pair from the patient's own impressions — restoring weight-bearing, calming pain and making walking enjoyable again.
The custom foot orthotic, explained
A custom foot orthotic is a medical device shaped to the exact morphology of your foot. Where a drugstore insole offers an average shape designed for everyone — and therefore for no one — a molded orthotic matches your arch, your heel and your own pressure points, as recorded during the biomechanical assessment.
Material selection is part of the design work. A rigid polypropylene shell imposes firm correction; semi-rigid composites balance control and flexibility; technical foams cushion sensitive zones. Our orthotists layer these according to your weight, activity level and the condition being treated.
That is precisely what generic products lack: a prefabricated insole may soothe, but it corrects nothing, because it knows nothing of your biomechanics. A custom orthotic attacks the imbalance causing the pain — which is why its effects last.
What a well-designed foot orthotic changes
Posture falls back into place
Correct the foot's contact with the ground and everything above benefits: ankles, knees, hips and back regain their alignment.
Pain fades
By spreading pressure where the foot can bear it, the orthotic unloads the sore zones — heel, forefoot, arch — and the pain recedes.
A stabilized stance
Overpronation or supination: the orthotic frames the foot's motion for a stable, natural stride.
Less fatigue, more endurance
A well-supported foot wastes less energy on compensations — at work or in training, the end of the day feels better.
Conditions treated by foot orthotics
From heel to toes, our orthotists assess and treat most foot pathologies. Pick a condition to learn more.
An orthotic designed around your daily life
Running, standing work, growth, diabetes: the stresses differ, and so does the design. Your habits guide our choice of materials and correction.
Three steps, one laboratory
Consultation
Book directly — no prescription is needed for the first visit. If you have one, bring it: it will serve for reimbursement.
Biomechanical assessment
Posture, gait, weight-bearing: the orthotist examines the mechanics of your feet and takes your impressions in clinic.
Fabrication and follow-up
Your pair is molded in our Sainte-Foy laboratory, then refined at a follow-up visit until comfort is where it should be.
Why choose Pouliot Orthopédique?
50+
Years of experience
Know-how built since 1971 by the pioneer of foot orthotics in Québec.
OTPQ
Professional Order
Orthotists in good standing with the Ordre des technologues professionnels du Québec.
AOPQ
Professional Association
Active members of the Association des Orthésistes-Prothésistes du Québec.
QC
Made in Quebec
Design, molding and finishing all happen in our Sainte-Foy workshop.
4 months
Free Adjustments
Free adjustments during the 4 months following delivery.
1971
Founding year
A laboratory born of the traditional shoemaking craft, still true to its origins.
Browse our selection
Our custom foot orthotics are available in our shop, with professional fitting by our orthotists.
View productsInsurance and public payers
The CNESST, the SAAQ and most group insurance plans reimburse custom foot orthotics in whole or in part. We produce the required receipts and paperwork, and bill public payers directly.
View reimbursement optionsFrequently asked questions about foot orthotics
How much does a pair of custom foot orthotics cost?
The cost depends on the materials and the type of correction required. You receive a detailed quote after the biomechanical assessment, with no obligation. The CNESST, the SAAQ and most private insurers reimburse the device in whole or in part.
Does the RAMQ reimburse foot orthotics?
No — the RAMQ does not cover custom foot orthotics. Most group insurance plans do, however, upon presentation of a medical prescription and a detailed receipt, which we provide.
How soon will my orthotics be ready?
Fabrication happens in our own Sainte-Foy laboratory: allow 2 to 3 weeks between impressions and delivery.
How many years do foot orthotics last?
2 to 5 years on average — weight, activity level and the chosen materials all affect lifespan. A periodic reassessment confirms the correction is still right.
Is it normal for new orthotics to feel uncomfortable at first?
Yes — a 1-to-2-week adaptation period is expected while the foot gets used to its new support. Wear them progressively, a few more hours each day. If discomfort persists, come back for an adjustment.
Do I need a prescription to book an appointment?
No — the assessment with an orthotist requires no prescription. One is only needed for reimbursement by the CNESST, the SAAQ or your insurer.
Do you make foot orthotics for children?
Yes, and it's common: flat feet, in-toeing or growing pains correct all the better when caught early. Follow-up is frequent so the orthotic keeps pace with growth.
Can I wear my orthotics for running or sports?
Absolutely — we design discipline-specific orthotics for running, hockey, skiing and cycling. Materials and correction are chosen around the demands of your sport.
Your feet deserve a serious assessment
Book at our Sainte-Foy clinic: an orthotist will analyze your gait and tell you plainly what your feet need.