Foot orthotics

[blaugrau]

My foot orthotics (which I'm wearing due to a slightly slant pelvis and a resulting difference in the length of the legs) are on their last legs and need replacement sometime soon. Does anyone of you know how to proceed in this question? Would I need to go to doctor to a have a proper diagnosis/prescription for them or are there orthopedic shops or something that would be able to simple copy the ones I have (if I tell them the difference in leg length)?

Thanks in advance for any hints in this matter...

[Kupcake]

There are two podiatrists at Dextra and they make orthodics. When you call to make the appointment, make sure you know how to say podiatrist in Finnish - i saw 2 different types of doctors before i actually got to the podiatrist because the person i made the appointment with didn't understand my English very well. You don't need to see a gp first.

All the best

[Pursuivant]

googling ortopediset pohjalliset turku should provide something...

[blaugrau]

Thanks a lot for your very helpful comments, I think I've found out where to go now.

[blaugrau]

By the way, you don't happen to know whether Kela will chip in a bit? But I guess I'll find out soon..

[sinikala]

I recently got a pair of these ... http://www.sidas.com/

I was referred by the workplace doctor, I prefer to wear safety shoes at work and there is no support for the arch in them. The company paid for the first pair ... €136,65.

The podiatrist told that if you want more pairs, once they have set up the machines / moulds, subsequent pairs are half price so I got a second pair for €68.

There did not seem to be any mention of Kela on the bill, so I suppose there is no contribution.