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Stories and tips from the Orthix team.
Oct 4, 2026
Orthotic Ordering Software vs Lab Portals vs PDF Forms: What Clinics Actually Need
Three ways clinics order custom orthotics from a lab, what each one handles, and a checklist for choosing orthotic ordering software with built-in tracking.
Read article →Oct 4, 2026
How to Capture Feet for Custom Orthotics on a Phone or iPad: A Clinic Checklist
A practical checklist for clinics capturing feet for custom orthotics on a phone or iPad: before the visit, during capture, reviewing the 3D model and submitting the order.
Read article →Oct 3, 2026
How to Add Custom Orthotics to Your Clinic: A Practical Guide for Canadian Practitioners
A step-by-step guide for Canadian clinics adding custom orthotics: scope of practice, care pathway, foot capture, choosing a lab, records and a 90-day pilot.
Read article →Sep 11, 2026
How Clinics and Labs Can Reduce Custom Orthotic Remakes
Practical ways Canadian clinics and custom orthotics labs reduce remakes: clearer assessment forms, better capture, defined remake reasons, and Orthix tracking habits that save staff time.
Read article →Sep 5, 2026
Custom Orthotic Prescription and Device-Selection Guide for Clinics
A clinic-oriented guide to matching assessment inputs with Orthix orthotic types, plus what to document, when to consult the lab, and how digital ordering supports reorders.
Read article →Sep 5, 2026
Orthotics Lab Turnaround Time: What Clinics Should Measure
What orthotics lab turnaround time really includes, when the clock starts, why production and shipping should be measured separately, and how to compare labs on the same basis.
Read article →Sep 5, 2026
Digital Foot Capture vs Foam Impressions: Workflow, Costs, and Limitations
A clinic-focused comparison of foam impression shipping versus Orthix digital foot capture: workflow steps, cost categories, limitations, and when foam may still apply.
Read article →Sep 5, 2026
How Canadian Clinics Should Evaluate a Custom Orthotics Lab
A practical checklist for clinic owners comparing custom orthotics labs in Canada: process, communication, digital intake, turnaround measurement, and what to ask on a demo.
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