Become a Pedorthist
The job: A pedorthist is a professional “foot fitter” who helps fit shoes to your feet. We are trained to assess feet, advise on the use of foot aids, especially orthortics (shoe inserts), and to help fit and modify shoes in order to assist a person’s movement and alleviate foot ailments.
The challenge: Being able to help people! Most people don’t realise how vital proper footwear and footcare are and, as a result, many suffer from pain and posture or movement problems. Some of our clients are diabetics or arthritics who have been suffering from foot pain for years. To be able to give them relief is one of the most satisfying aspects of the job. Since we educate people about footwear and footcare there is a high level of interaction as well.
Downside: Trying to convince people that killer heels kill! People have yet to realise that improper footwear and neglected footcare can lead to pain and various ailments. The level of awareness about pedorthists is still rather low too.
The customer: Pedorthics is a fairly new line of business in the market. Yet our services offer real results so as more people become aware of the role of pedorthists, there will be a greater demand.