For decades, the Feet In Motion insole range, widely known as FiMs, has played a defining role in prefabricated orthotic care across the UK.
Originally launched as Paed FIMs in 2010 and now rebranded as JuniorFiMs®, these insoles helped change expectations around what off-the-shelf orthotics could deliver. At a time when many alternatives were bulky, rigid and poorly tolerated, FiMs offered something far more practical, a solution patients would actually wear.
That balance of comfort, usability and clinical effectiveness is what built their reputation.
Today, that same foundation is evolving. With the introduction of SeniorFiMs®, the FiMs family now extends into adult care, creating a more complete orthotic system that supports patients across different stages of life while giving clinicians greater flexibility in how they treat them.
The Original Pre-fabricated Corrective Insole for Children – JuniorFiMs®
JuniorFiMs® were developed in response to a familiar challenge in paediatric practice: low compliance.
Too often, children were prescribed orthotics that were uncomfortable or impractical for everyday use. The result was predictable, devices went unworn and clinical outcomes suffered.
By focusing on fit, comfort and simplicity, the team at ACE Feet In Motion took a different approach. They created a lightweight, low-profile orthotic that could be issued immediately and worn consistently, improving compliance while delivering effective functional support.
The impact was significant. JuniorFiMs® quickly became a trusted solution for managing paediatric flat foot, excessive pronation and related lower limb symptoms, with clinical trials demonstrating compliance rates in excess of 90 percent.
Crucially, the range has been designed to offer flexibility within a simple, standardised system. JuniorFiMs® cover all infant shoe sizes and are available in three rearfoot post variants: neutral, 3 degree and 5 degree. The neutral option is unposted and provides functional orthotic support, while the posted versions, available exclusively to healthcare professionals, are indicated for managing mild through to more severe pronation.
This balance of accessibility and clinical control has been key to their widespread adoption.
Over time, their reputation has extended far beyond the UK. While many products have attempted to replicate their success, JuniorFiMs® continue to stand apart through their consistent quality and clinical reliability.
Each pair remains machine finished in the UK by experienced orthotic technicians, ensuring a high level of precision and quality control. This commitment to manufacturing standards plays a key role in maintaining their excellent patient compliance rates and long-standing clinical reputation.
For a deeper look at this market-leading global success, you can view the product brochure here.
Introducing The New Family Member - SeniorFiMs®
The new prefabricated SeniorFiMs® range has been developed by a multidisciplinary team of UK podiatrists, orthotists and physiotherapists at the award-winning clinic, ACE Feet In Motion, just as its predecessor JuniorFiMs® was developed.
The Prefabricated Modular (With Posts) Variant
As clinical demand has evolved, so too has the need for orthotic solutions that bring the same balance of practicality and effectiveness into adult care.
SeniorFiMs® have been developed to meet that need, not as a single fixed product, but as a flexible system designed to adapt to different patient presentations.
At their core, the range consists of medium to firm density functional insoles that provide advanced support for adults requiring more specific elements of biomechanical correction. Rather than overcomplicating treatment pathways, SeniorFiMs® give clinicians a structured yet adaptable approach that can be tailored as patient needs evolve.
This flexibility is most evident within the modular system. Clinicians can apply both medial and lateral corrections to the rearfoot and forefoot, with 3 and 5 degree control options in each direction. This level of adjustability remains relatively uncommon within prefabricated orthotic insoles and allows for more precise management of pronation, supination and complex gait patterns.
Additional posting options, including heel raises, further extend the system’s versatility. These can be used to reduce load on the Achilles tendon or to help address imbalances such as leg length discrepancy, enabling clinicians to manage a wider range of conditions within a single system.
Each insole includes 14 self-adhesive posting options, which can be applied quickly and easily in clinic without the need for tools. This allows for efficient chairside adjustment, making it simple to refine or progress treatment as patient needs change.
SeniorFiMs® are available in both full-length and three-quarter designs, with both options offered in standard and firm densities. Each incorporates a clinically effective arch support, ensuring consistent baseline support across the range.
Whether used as a first step or as part of a more advanced intervention strategy, SeniorFiMs® provide a reliable balance of support, control and usability within a single adaptable system.
The Prefabricated Neutral (Unposted) Variant
The neutral, unposted SeniorFiMs® are designed to be used straight out of the box, providing built-in, clinically effective arch support that helps improve stability and overall foot function without the need for modification.
In busy clinical environments, this immediacy is highly valuable. Whether within NHS services or private practice, clinicians often require a reliable, cost-effective solution that can be issued quickly while still delivering meaningful results.
These insoles are particularly well suited to patients presenting with common conditions such as plantar fasciitis, general foot fatigue or mild biomechanical dysfunction. They also provide an effective starting point for assessing patient response before progressing to more advanced intervention if required.
Designed for Clinical Practice
A key strength of the FiMs range has always been its practicality, and SeniorFiMs® continue that tradition.
They are quick to fit, straightforward to adjust and designed with the realities of clinical workflows in mind. Available in both full-length and three-quarter options, as well as in different densities, they can be selected to suit a wide variety of patient needs without adding unnecessary complexity.
Both JuniorFiMs® and SeniorFiMs® are Class I medical devices and carry UKCA and CE marking, providing reassurance that they meet recognised standards for safety and performance.
Importantly, the FiMs range has also been designed to offer an affordable, best-value solution for the NHS and the wider healthcare market, supporting cost-effective orthotic provision without compromising clinical outcomes.
Both ranges are readily accessible across the UK. JuniorFiMs® and SeniorFiMs® are available via NHS supply channels, directly from Orthotix Healthcare and through established trade partnerships, ensuring clinicians can source and implement the FiMs system efficiently.
A Smarter Approach to Orthotic Therapy
The progression from JuniorFiMs® to SeniorFiMs® reflects a broader shift in how orthotic care can be delivered.
Rather than relying on isolated products for specific cases, the FiMs system offers a more connected approach, supporting patients from childhood through to adulthood while allowing clinicians to adapt treatment as needs evolve.
It is a model built on flexibility, consistency and practical outcomes. By combining immediate support with the ability to introduce targeted correction when required, SeniorFiMs® give clinicians greater control without introducing unnecessary cost or complexity.
Get in Touch
As the main distributor of the FiMs range, Orthotix works closely with clinics and healthcare providers across the UK to ensure access to both JuniorFiMs® and SeniorFiMs®.
If you would like to learn more about the range, discuss trade pricing or explore how these products could support your clinical practice, the Orthotix team is on hand to help.
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