Discover how our expert team at Stride Orthotics & Pedorthic Center™ performs thorough foot evaluations to create personalized orthotic solutions. It’s more than just an insert—it’s a full-body approach to better mobility.
At our biomechanical wellness center, you’ll receive a comprehensive evaluation from a dedicated practitioner who understands your unique functional needs. We develop a personalized care plan that includes custom foot orthotics, innovative braces, and expertly fitted shoes, all aimed at improving how you move.
When it comes to managing foot pain, correcting alignment, and treating complex lower extremity conditions, not all orthotics—and not all providers—are created equal.
Unlike retail orthotic stores or DME suppliers that rely on quick scans and prefabricated solutions, Stride Orthotic & Pedorthic Center offers true medical-grade care grounded in clinical expertise, biomechanical precision, and individualized attention.
While some retail providers now offer “custom” orthotics made from foot scans, these scanners—though visually impressive with colorful, high-tech graphics—often produce low-profile devices with minimal corrective value and limited specificity for true biomechanical correction.
| Feature | Stride Orthotic & Pedorthic Center | Retail Chains / DME Suppliers |
| Clinical Expertise | Licensed O&P practitioners with 30+ years’ experience | Franchise staff or sales-trained personnel |
| Orthotic Fabrication | Handcrafted custom orthotics from corrected STN molds | 3D-scanned, pre-milled shells or modular inserts |
| Evaluation Process | 1-hour biomechanical & gait assessment | 10–20 min scan or pressure mat |
| Comprehensive Care Package | Includes full evaluation, casting, personalized fabrication, fitting, and follow-up care | Often limited to device delivery; additional services may incur extra fees |
| Follow-Up Care | On-site adjustments, real-time fitting, and long-term management by clinical staff | Limited follow-up; products often must be returned to manufacturers for modifications, delaying care |
| Medical Integration & Documentation | Stride works directly with referring physicians and provides full medical documentation for DME billing and clinical continuity | Retailers are more sales-focused; referrals are not always coordinated and documentation is often minimal or non-existent |
| Insurance & Payment Options | Participates with Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans; also accepts HSA/FSA | Often limited to private pay or HSA/FSA reimbursement only; rarely in-network with insurers |
| Scope of Practice | Complex cases including pediatric, neurological, orthopedic, and diabetic foot conditions; providers of custom-molded shoes and functional bracing | Primarily mild-to-moderate foot discomfort; diabetic cases often managed with generic milled orthotics lacking specificity for advanced foot structure challenges |
Schedule your comprehensive biomechanical foot evaluation today. Your feet—and your body—will thank you.
Experience a tailored approach to your wellness at STRIDE® and take the first step towards enhanced mobility and comfort!
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Middlebury, CT 06762
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