The Orthotic Group

What The Orthotic Group does

The Orthotic Group (TOG) is a Canada-based custom orthotic laboratory, founded in February 1985 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, that manufactures and distributes custom foot orthotics, accommodative footwear, gait analysis technology, and complementary lower-extremity products to licensed healthcare practitioners. The company operates as a core subsidiary of Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI), a multi-brand platform that also includes Langer Biomechanics, Arizona AFO, and Apex Footwear, and is described as Canada's largest orthotic laboratory.

The company's core product platform is its custom orthotic line, which spans more than 15 styles — including SuperFlex, Performance Sport, Performance Dress, SportFlex, RunFlex, DressFlex, CushionFlex, SafetyFlex, CourtFlex, SoccerFlex, KidsFlex, and DiabeticFlex — with dozens of additive modifications tailored to activity and footwear type. The orthotics are prescribed using TOG's proprietary GaitScan™ digital pressure-plate gait analysis system and the Architech™ static scanner, which feed dynamic and static foot data into TOG Client Software (TCS) for electronic casting. Adjacent product lines include a 700+ SKU footwear catalog sold through TOG.com and the Footwear Plus print catalogue, Therafirm and Orthosleeve medical compression hosiery in three compression grades, and off-the-shelf clinical solutions (Heel Pain Solution, Diabetes Solution).

The business model is B2B, sales-led, and channeled through healthcare practitioners — primarily podiatrists, foot specialists, and clinics — who order through the TCS portal or by phone/email and dispense to patients in-clinic. TOG does not disclose public pricing; custom orthotics are quote-based on a per-prescription basis, while GaitScan and Architech equipment are sold on quote to clinics. Distribution is global, with the Markham lab serving Canadian and international practitioners and a US shipping node in Taylor, Michigan, operated via Purolator for North American fulfillment. Educational and post-sale support — seminars, webinars, insurance-claim assistance, practice-growth tools — reinforces the practitioner-facing relationship. Clinical credibility is anchored by a Podiatrist serving as Chief Medical Director and a PhD in Biomechanics as Director of Research and Education.

Name

The Orthotic Group

Legal name

The Orthotic Group

Website

https://theorthoticgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Orthotic Group is a Canadian custom orthotic laboratory, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, that manufactures prescription foot orthotics, GaitScan™ gait analysis technology, footwear, and compression hosiery for healthcare practitioners and their patients globally as a subsidiary of Orthotic Holdings Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Orthotics Manufacturing

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Shoe Retailers (45821)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG), Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI)

Keywords

• Custom orthotic manufacturing
• Gait analysis technology
• Accommodative footwear
• Podiatric medical devices
• Biomechanics lab services

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Orthotics Manufacturing: Manufactures and sells custom foot orthotics to healthcare practitioners. Products are prescribed by podiatrists and healthcare professionals for patients with foot conditions.
2. Diagnostic Equipment (GaitScan, Architech): Sells gait analysis equipment including GaitScan pressure plate and Architech scanner to practitioners for clinic use.
3. Footwear Sales: Offers wide range of over 700 styles of shoes, boots and sandals through TOG.com. Footwear Plus catalogue also available.
4. Compression Hosiery: Sells compression hosiery brands including Therafirm, Orthosleeve, and private label line. Products include knee-highs, thigh-highs, pantyhose, and socks in various compression levels.
5. Clinical Solutions: Provides off-the-shelf clinical products including Heel Pain Solution and Diabetes Solution that complement custom orthotics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Orthotic Group is a Canadian orthotic laboratory that manufactures custom foot orthotics (15+ styles) and sells accompanying diagnostic gait analysis technology (GaitScan™, Architech™) and software (TOG Client Software) to healthcare practitioners. The company also distributes complementary footwear (700+ styles), compression hosiery, and off-the-shelf clinical solutions, serving podiatrists and clinics globally from its Markham, Ontario headquarters.

Product overview

The Orthotic Group (TOG) offers a comprehensive portfolio of custom foot orthotics and lower extremity health solutions. The core offering centers on over 15 custom orthotic styles (SuperFlex, Performance Sport, Performance Dress, SportFlex, RunFlex, DressFlex, CushionFlex, SafetyFlex, CourtFlex, SoccerFlex, KidsFlex, DiabeticFlex) with extensive customization options. This is supported by proprietary diagnostic technology including GaitScan digital pressure plate gait analysis and Architech static scanner, both powered by TOG Client Software (TCS). The product ecosystem extends to complementary offerings including over 700 footwear styles, Therafirm compression hosiery, clinical solutions (Heel Pain Solution, Diabetes Solution), and practitioner continuing education programs. The company operates as part of Orthotic Holdings Inc. (OHI), alongside brands such as Langer Biomechanics, Arizona AFO, and Apex Footwear.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GaitScan: Digital pressure plate gait analysis technology pioneered by TOG for dynamic foot assessment and casting
• Architech
• TCS (TOG Client Software)
• Footwear Plus
• Heel Pain Solution
• Diabetes Solution
• Therafirm
• Orthosleeve

Products and services

• Custom Orthotics A line of more than 15 custom foot orthotic styles (SuperFlex, Performance Sport, Performance Dress, SportFlex, RunFlex, DressFlex, CushionFlex, SafetyFlex, CourtFlex, SoccerFlex, KidsFlex, DiabeticFlex) with dozens of additions and modifications, manufactured to practitioner prescription for patients with conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, diabetic foot issues, overpronation, and sport-related biomechanical issues.
• GaitScan A digital pressure plate gait analysis system that detects abnormal foot mechanics not visible to the naked eye and electronically transmits a dynamic cast to the lab for fabrication of superior custom orthotics, sold to podiatry and foot care clinics.
• Architech Scanner A static digital casting scanner designed as an introduction to digital casting for clinics, serving as a stepping stone toward the dynamic GaitScan system for practitioners adopting digital orthotic workflows.
• TOG Client Software (TCS) Proprietary practitioner software with picture-based ordering screens, live footwear inventory, and 3D animated patient education videos depicting common lower limb conditions, used by healthcare practitioners to order custom orthotics, footwear, and related products from TOG.
• Footwear A catalog of over 700 styles of shoes, boots, and sandals (accommodative footwear) available online through TOG.com and the Footwear Plus print catalogue, designed to be paired with custom orthotics for patients needing specialized footwear.
• Therafirm Compression Hosiery Medical-grade compression hosiery including knee-highs, thigh-highs, pantyhose, trouser socks, and sport socks in multiple compression levels (15-20, 20-30, 30-40 mmHg), offered alongside the Orthosleeve brand and a TOG private label for patients requiring compression therapy.
• Heel Pain Solution An off-the-shelf clinical product designed to complement custom orthotics by restoring quality of life for patients suffering from heel pain conditions.
• Diabetes Solution An affordable off-the-shelf clinical product complementing custom orthotics, designed to help maintain healthy feet or save limbs in patients with diabetes.
• Continuing Education Educational programming (seminars and webinars) covering custom orthotic prescribing, GaitScan interpretation, clinical case studies, marketing initiatives, insurance claim support, and practice management topics, targeted at healthcare practitioners.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OHI (Orthotic Holdings Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOG is part of OHI (Orthotic Holdings Inc.) family alongside respected brands such as Langer Biomechanics, Arizona AFO and Apex Footwear. OHI is the global leader in technologies and treatment options for healthcare providers who treat conditions associated with the lower extremities. TOG was founded in 1985 and expanded to form OHI.
• TherafirmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTOG offers Therafirm compression hosiery products as part of their product portfolio for patients requiring compression therapy for circulation support.
• OrthosleeveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTOG offers Orthosleeve compression hosiery as part of their product line.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aetrex Worldwide: Orthotic and comfort footwear brand with both consumer and professional channels. Comparable in custom orthotic insoles and orthopedic footwear for foot-health conditions.
• Powerstep: Manufacturer of orthotic insoles and braces sold through podiatry, orthopedic, and retail channels. Comparable product mix (orthotic insoles) and overlap in serving healthcare practitioners.
• Superfeet Worldwide: Premium off-the-shelf and custom insoles sold through both retail and professional channels. Comparable in custom-orthotic product offering and in serving foot-health practitioners alongside consumer channels.
• Arizona AFO: Sister brand under OHI specializing in ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and lower-extremity bracing for practitioners. Directly comparable in orthotic-device manufacturing and B2B healthcare practitioner channel.
• Sole Supports: Custom-made foot orthotics laboratory serving podiatrists and other foot specialists, similar to TOG's practitioner-direct custom-orthotic manufacturing model.
• Apex Footwear: Sister brand under OHI producing comfort and orthopedic footwear, including products that pair with custom orthotics. Closely comparable in footwear-manufacturing scope and practitioner-channel distribution.
• Langer Biomechanics: Sister brand under OHI manufacturing custom foot orthotics for the practitioner channel. Directly comparable product category (custom orthotics), similar B2B go-to-market, and overlapping customer base in podiatry and biomechanics.

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global orthotics, prosthetics, and rehabilitation technology leader. Comparable in custom orthotic manufacturing and biomechanics expertise, though operates across a much broader portfolio.
• Hanger, Inc. Large public orthopedic and prosthetic services provider with custom orthotic manufacturing capabilities. Comparable in orthotic-device manufacturing but operates at much broader scale across O&P services rather than focusing on podiatry.

Emerging players

• Protokinetics: Specialized provider of pressure-mapping and gait-analysis technology platforms used in clinical and research settings. Comparable to TOG's GaitScan pressure-plate offering as a digital gait-analysis technology for practitioners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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