What is AADL and am I eligible for orthotic coverage?

AADL (Alberta Aids to Daily Living) is a government program that helps Alberta residents with long-term disabilities, chronic conditions, or terminal illnesses pay for basic medical equipment and supplies. You may be eligible for AADL orthotic coverage if you have diabetes, arthritis, or other medical conditions affecting your feet and have a prescription from your physician.

Do you direct bill AADL?

Yes, Foot Forward Orthotics & Pedorthics is an AADL authorized provider and offers direct billing for eligible clients. You will need a valid AADL authorization and physician prescription to access direct billing services.

What documentation do I need for AADL orthotic coverage?

For AADL orthotic coverage, you will need: 1) A valid prescription from your physician specifying the medical need for custom orthotics, 2) AADL authorization or application, and 3) Valid Alberta Health Care card. Contact us at (780) 293-5114 to verify your eligibility and required documentation.

AADL Diabetic Foot Care in South Edmonton | Authorized Provider & Specialty Assessor

As an authorized AADL vendor and specialty assessor in South Edmonton, Foot Forward Orthotics & Pedorthics provides diabetic total contact inserts and therapeutic footwear for high-risk feet.

Our Certified Pedorthist works closely with Edmonton wound clinics and diabetes care teams to give you the protection, support, and tools you need to stay active, prevent ulceration, and maintain mobility

Diabetic Foot Care & High Risk Foot Management in South Edmonton

Diabetes can have devastating effects on foot health, leading to neuropathy, ulceration, infection, and in severe cases, amputation. We specialize in protecting high risk feet through custom total contact orthotics and therapeutic footwear approved by AADL.

How we help Edmonton diabetic patients:

Pressure off loading orthotics: Redistribute plantar pressure away from ulceration sites and high risk hot spots, promoting healing and preventing new wounds

Neuropathic pain reduction: Even pressure distribution across the entire foot surface reduces discomfort from diabetic neuropathy

Ulcer prevention: Cushioned, seamless orthotic design eliminates friction and shear forces that cause skin breakdown

Therapeutic footwear: Extra depth shoes with protective features for feet that cannot tolerate standard footwear

As an AADL authorized specialty assessor, we work collaboratively with Edmonton wound clinics to provide comprehensive diabetic foot care. Serving clients throughout South Edmonton, Mill Woods, Windermere, and Greater Alberta.

AADL Funding for High Risk Diabetic Feet in Edmonton

AADL (Alberta Aids to Daily Living) provides 75-100% funding for custom diabetic orthotics and therapeutic footwear when specific medical criteria are met. This makes professional foot protection accessible and affordable for Edmonton residents managing diabetes.

Edmonton Wound Clinics We Work With:

Edmonton Diabetes & High Risk Foot Clinic – Comprehensive diabetic foot assessment and wound management
West Primary Care Network – Community based diabetic care and prevention programs
Misericordia Community Hospital – Wound clinic and limb preservation services
Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network – Diabetic education and foot care referrals
WestView Health Centre – Wound care and high risk foot management

Referral based service: We work on referral from Edmonton wound clinics. A Therapeutic Footwear Prescription from a designated wound clinic is required for AADL funding.

Serving: South Edmonton, Mill Woods, Windermere, Leduc, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Camrose, and throughout Alberta.

Here's how it works...

Step 01

Obtain Therapeutic Footwear Prescription

A Therapeutic Footwear Prescription is mandatory for AADL funding and can only be issued by designated Alberta wound clinics that specialize in high risk diabetic foot assessments.

Step 02

AADL Funding

AADL determines your coverage level based on household income using Alberta’s income guidelines.

Step 03

Book Your Appointment

Once your Therapeutic Footwear Prescription is approved by AADL, you can book your appointment at our South Edmonton clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pedorthist?

A Canadian Certified Pedorthist (C. Ped (C)) is a regulated healthcare professional specializing in the assessment, design, fabrication, and fitting of custom foot orthotics and therapeutic footwear. At Foot Forward Orthotics & Pedorthics in South Edmonton, our certified Pedorthist helps clients manage foot and lower limb conditions including plantar fasciitis, heel pain, diabetic foot complications, knee pain, and lower back issues. Pedorthists complete rigorous education in biomechanics, orthotic design, and lower limb anatomy to provide evidencebased foot care solutions for Edmonton residents.

What's the difference between a Pedorthist and Podiatrist?

In Edmonton, both Pedorthists and Podiatrists help with foot care, but in different ways. A Canadian Certified Pedorthist (C. Ped (C)) specializes in custom foot orthotics, custom footwear, and bracing to improve mobility and relieve pain through non-invasive treatments. A Podiatrist (DPM) is a medical foot doctor who diagnoses conditions, prescribes medications, and performs minor foot surgery.

Where do I get a prescription from?

You must be referred to an Alberta designated wound clinic that specializes in high risk diabetic foot assessment. These clinics have the authority to issue Therapeutic Footwear Prescriptions required for AADL funding.

Edmonton wound clinics accepting referrals:

Edmonton Diabetes & High Risk Foot Clinic
West Primary Care Network
Misericordia Community Hospital Wound Clinic
Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network
WestView Health Centre

Getting a referral:

Book an appointment with your family doctor
Request a referral to a wound clinic for diabetic foot assessment
Attend your wound clinic appointment

Do I need a prescription?

Yes, a Therapeutic Footwear Prescription is required for any funding through AADL.

Do you direct bill for AADL?

Yes, we directly bill AADL for the covered portion of your diabetic orthotics and therapeutic footwear. This means you only pay your out of pocket cost share at the time of pickup.

How direct billing works:

We verify your AADL approval before your appointment
At your fitting, you pay only the 25% not covered by AADL (or $0 if you have 100% coverage)
We submit the remainder to AADL

What kind of shoes do you carry?

We carry Cambrian footwear. Cambrian specializes in extra depth, wide width footwear designed specifically for sensitive diabetic feet.

Cambrian features for diabetic foot protection:

Extra depth: Accommodates custom total contact orthotics and foot deformities
Wide widths available: From standard D width to 6E for severely swollen or deformed feet
Seamless interiors: Eliminates friction points that cause ulceration
Adjustable closures: Velcro straps and laces for easy fitting over bandages or swelling
Protective toe boxes: Reinforced areas to prevent injury