News Releases

July 2008

Introducing TOG’s Continuing Education Department

Markham, Ontario, Canada, July 30th, 2008 – Since 1985, The Orthotic Group has been a leader in providing educational forums and seminars, with over 300 dates and over 10,000 attendees globally. With the continuous growth of our seminar division over the years in Canada, the United States and Internationally, we recognized the need for a more formal structure. We are very excited to announce the official introduction of TOG’s Continuing Education Department.

The members of TOG’s Continuing Education Department are the following:

Members of the Team:
• Bruce Marrison-President
• Stephanie Pascual - Director, Marketing and Communications
• Liat Goldenstein -Director, Canadian Sales
• Peter Karolidis - Director, USA Sales
• Dr. Kim Ross -Director, Seminar Content and Delivery
• Alan Lustig- Director, Seminar Content and Delivery
• Bobbi Simpson - Director, Client Services
• Yvette Antinucci- Manager, Events Planning
• Trevor Pearse -Manager, Graphic Design

With the orthotic industry constantly changing, it is our team’s commitment to deliver desired and valuable content to healthcare practitioners aiding in the prescription and dispensing of effective foot orthotics. The Orthotic Group seminars are an excellent way for healthcare professionals to gain a deeper understanding of custom orthotic therapy, lower limb biomechanics and gait analysis.

For a list of all of our upcoming seminars, please explore The Orthotic Group’s website at www.theorthoticgroup.com under the new section for our Continuing Education Department or contact us directly at 1.800.551.3008.

Media contact:
Stephanie Pascual- 800.551.3008. Ext. 3122

June 2008

Introducing TOG's Partnership with ObusForme®
The ObusUltraForme Back and Seat Supports

Markham, Ontario, Canada, June 10th, 2008 – The Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and innovative computerized gait analysis technology GaitScan™, today announces
its new partnership with ObusForme.

“The Orthotic Group is very excited to be the distributor of ObusForme’s flagship Ultra Line Back and Seat Supports to our partners, healthcare professionals. This is a natural fit for our healthcare professionals who support the spine with TOG orthotics during standing, walking and running;” stated Bruce Marrison, Sr. VP The Orthotic Group. “It only makes sense to support the spine in a seated position as well to ensure patients are receiving the ultimate in spinal support. Patients receiving the ObusUltraForme Back and Seat Supports from TOG healthcare professionals will experience support and advice conducive to their back size which will separate our partner from a retail environment. ObusForme is a strong partner and we look forward to a growing relationship with their team.”

“ObusForme, provider of back care solutions since 1980, is pleased to be partnered with The Orthotic Group as our distributor of the ObusUltraForme Back and Seat Support to healthcare professionals. The ObusUltraForme has been clinically proven to relieve back pain;” quoted Martin Cohen, our VP of Sales and Marketing for ObusForme.“The Orthotic Group’s trained sales force will now be offering their customers the opportunity to purchase the busUltraForme for resale to their patients. Eight out of ten people will suffer back pain in their lives and the partnership between The Orthotic Group and ObusForme is a perfect fit since both companies are committed to enriching people’s lives. The entire ObusForme team is excited about the opportunity and we look forward to expanding our product offering through The Orthotic Group going forward.”

About ObusForme
OBUS FORME is a Canadian company with a passion for developing and manufacturing innovative consumer products that are engineered to enhance people’s lives by delivering comfort and support to the human body. From the original, award-winning Lowback Backrest Support to therapeutic pillows, mattresses, foot insoles, office chairs and the groundbreaking Comfort Support System Backpacks, OBUS FORME and its licensee’s create valued products for use in the home, office, car and on the go. OBUS FORME products are now available in more
than 40 countries worldwide. Further information is available at www.obusforme.com.

Introducing the VēBA Sock Collection
ēvolution of the sock

Markham, Ontario, Canada, June 10th, 2008 — The Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and innovative computerized gait analysis technology GaitScan™, today announces its new VēBA sock collection with the addition athletic, diabetic, dress and walking socks.

“We are very excited at The Orthotic Group to partner with VēBA. VēBA presents us with a very unique opportunity to offer patients a premium sock for healthier feet. We spend so much time focusing on the right orthotic and the right footwear, that we often neglect the product that allows the orthotic and footwear to interface with each other;” quoted Bruce Marrison, Sr. VP of The Orthotic Group. “A premium sock provides not only critical comfort but enables better circulation and reduces the likelihood of blisters and overheating.
We are confident when patients move away from cotton socks and experience the VēBA difference, it will be a lifetime decision.”

“I am very excited about launching our activity specific sock line with The Orthotic Group. VēBA socks compliment The Orthotic Group's line of foot care products and will maximize their performance;” stated Ernie Vettese, President of VēBA Inc. The Orthotic Group’s established sales force will ensure a successful launch to a market that will benefit from a great sock. The VēBA sock is the 'missing link' between the foot and a great orthotic.”

About VēBA Inc.
VēBA, ēvolution of the sock, is a 100% Canadian company that is devoted to the evolution of the sock, Our brand is making great strides in many markets and the orthotic market is a logical and exciting placement for VēBA socks.

April 2008

Introducing the New TOG 2008 Footwear Collection
“We’re Listening Campaign”
TOG provides healthcare practitioners with more premium brand name footwear and valuable marketing tools to help build their practice.

Markham, Ontario, Canada, April 2nd, 2008 – The Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and innovative computerized gait analysis technology GaitScan™, today announces it’s new 2008 Signature Footwear collection with the addition of over fifty new premium brand name shoes, sandals and boots.

“We are very excited to present The Orthotic Group’s new marketing materials for our 2008 Signature Footwear and Orthotic collections. This includes a 2008 Signature Footwear Collection catalogue with over sixteen premium brand names, a 2008 orthotic brochure with three new orthotics and six new footwear posters.” Quoted Michael Shulman, president of The Orthotic Group, “We believe our brochures and posters are valuable marketing tools that will increase our healthcare practitioner’s ability to present patients with a wide selection of our premium brand name footwear and orthotics.”

As we continue to grow we add more premium brand name footwear lines to our collection. This year we formed new partnerships with Merrell®, p.w. minor®, CAT® Footwear, Naot®, Bite®, Fila®, AND1®, Sebago®, Dr. Martens® and Umbro®. We have continued and strengthened our partnerships with Brooks®, Hi-Tec®, Magnum®, Geronimo®, Hush Puppies® and Florsheim®. As well, our own TOG brand footwear line remains as strong as ever.

Our established partnership with Florsheim® brings the addition of two new shoes to our men’s refined casual line, the Border and Tamarack. The full grain leather Border is a sporty slip-on loafer with bicycle-toe design that is dressy enough for casual office wear and relaxed enough for the weekend. The Tamarack has a modern flare on the classic dress oxford that features a leather upper, leather linings and a flexible polyurethane bottom. We now carry five shoes in total with Florsheim®: the Corbin™, Cornell™, Austin™, Border™ and the Tamarack™.

Our Brooks® premium line offers running shoes specializing in Motion Control, Support, Guidance System and Neutral Cushioning. This year, we have rolled out the red carpet adding the new Brooks® Infiniti. Plush meets performance in this shoe, with stacked MoGo™ in the forefoot for a cushy toe-off and just the right amount of guided stability to curtail mild over pronation. This rising star is ready for serious mileage.

We have also partnered with Bite® and Naot® to provide patients with exceptionally well-built and super comfortable sandals. One unique feature of the new Bite® sport sandals is the unobtrusive toe guard that prevents patients from stubbing their toes, and from ending up with pebbles under their feet. The new Naot® sandals have handmade quality that is stylish, flexible, durable and comfortable.

In partnership with Merrell®, we are introducing the new women’s Siren and men’s Moab sport shoes. The Siren is for women who want to stretch their limits off the beaten track. The men’s Moab is an endless summer essential with highly evolved breathability for hiking or biking the trails. Also added is the women’s casual/athletic Solana, a maryjane sneaker that is cute and comfortable! This whisper-weight shoe is made for energetic women. A touch of tennis, a little track, a sporty slip-on, the new women’s Barrado is a comfortable and stylish soft leather slip-on, secured with instep zip closures. The natural heart and soul of Merrell® – style, comfort and performance!

We are also introducing the new p.w. minor™ collection for patients who have diabetes, arthritis or sore feet and want comfortable orthopedic like shoes that are casual and smart. All shoes are available in various sizes and widths ranging from narrow to extra extra wide.

To meet the needs of patients who have safety requirements at work, we have expanded our safety collection by partnering with CAT® Footwear, one of the one hundred most recognized brands in the world. The new Fuselage™ Hi and Lo has a composite safety toe, is slip resistant and has iTechnology™ for your patients who want maximum durability and ultimate comfort. The new men’s Escalade™ and Pursuit™ have a steel safety toe and are extremely slip resistant. The new women’s Kitson™ has an advanced alloy safety toe cap, is slip resistant and has Thinsulate™ insulation. CAT® Footwear, provides workboot durability and athletic shoe comfort.

We are also pleased to announce the launch of three new types of orthotics. For the world’s most participated sport, soccer, the new SoccerFlex is for players that require moderate to maximum biomechanical control and is designed to prevent sport related injuries by protecting against pressure and impact shock. Our new CourtFlex is specially engineered for the high performance court player, designed to take pressure off the Achilles Tendon, promote greater ankle dorsiflexion and to increase shock absorption. Our new SafetyFlex is specially engineered for the patient who is on their feet all day in a rugged environment and wants the ultimate in comfort, shock absorption, stability, support and durability.

Our new 2008 Signature Footwear Collection offers an increasingly large selection of premium brand name footwear in half sizes and various widths providing patients with the best comfort and fashionable footwear anywhere!

January 2008

Introducing Cat® Footwear
Workboot Durability. Athletic Shoe Comfort.

Markham, Ontario, Canada, January 7th, 2007 — The Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and innovative computerized gait analysis technology GaitScan™, today announces it’s partnership with Cat Footwear.

“In keeping our commitment in providing and expanding our major brands for the Spring/Fall 2008 season and beyond, we are pleased to add the new Cat Footwear workboot styles to our footwear collection”, said Justin Shulman, vice-president of TOG. “As a leading manufacturer and marketer of work footwear, our partnership with Cat Footwear provides healthcare practitioner’s patients with the support and comfort required for maximum durability and comfort.”

Features and benefits of Cat Footwear:

Patients want maximum durability. Patients want ultimate comfort. Give them iTechnology™.

iTechnology is the revolutionary integration of workboot durability and athletic shoe comfort. A Goodyear welted forepart provides optimum strength and durability while a molded EVA heel cradle provides the same comfort found in a sneaker.

Your patient’s footwear will be comfortable right out of the box without the typical “break-in” period of traditional welted footwear.

December 2007

Introducing p.w. minor®
Footwear for the Arthritic and Diabetic Foot
Casual. Smart. Comfortable.

Markham, Ontario, Canada, December 7th, 2007 – The Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and innovative computerized gait analysis technology GaitScan™, today announces it’s partnership with p.w. minor®.

“In keeping our commitment in providing and expanding our major brands for the Fall/Spring 2008 season and beyond, we are pleased to add the new p.w. minor styles to our footwear collection”, said Justin Shulman, vice-president of TOG. “The addition of this new collection provides healthcare practitioners patients with the support and comfort required to treat diabetic and arthritic feet.”

Features and benefits of p.w. minor® footwear:
Widths – available in a wide range of widths and half sizes.
Extra depth fitting – accommodates and enhances the performance of custom orthotics. Modified “rocker” last – improves gait and easier push-off.
Extended medial counters – added support for the foot.
Padded heel collars – added comfort and improved fit (no slipping).
Light weight – adds comfort and reduces foot fatigue.
Slip resistant soles.

5 Years of GaitScan™
Over 1,500 TOG GaitScan™ Owners Experienced
24.3% Fewer Adjustments than Traditional Foam or Plaster Users

Markham, Ontario, Canada, December 6th, 2007 – The Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and innovative computerized gait analysis technology GaitScan™, today announces GaitScan’s™ fifth anniversary. With 4096 sensors, it is the only system for healthcare practitioners that provides both static and dynamic measure scanning at 300 frames per second providing over one million data points recorded for analysis.
“When I started at The Orthotic Group 20 years ago, we didn’t have a computer anywhere in the office. When they came to me with the idea of pressure plate technology, I was totally against it because I had seen other systems out there, and I didn’t believe they were good enough. Because they weren’t. Then they showed me GaitScan™ and I became convinced that the technology was far superior to what I had seen previously. The best thing about GaitScan™ is that it allows us to see where a patient pronates so that we can correct their abnormal biomechanics accurately where their problems occurs. After five years, and over 100,000 orthotics later, I am convinced in the technology,” stated James Canning, Chief Biomechanical & Clinical Advisor, The Orthotic Group.

November 2007

In partnership with Hush Puppies®,
The Orthotic Group expands its footwear collection…
once again.

Markham, Ontario, Canada, November 5th , 2007 – The Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and innovative computerized gait analysis GaitScan™, today announces it’s addition of the Optima and Tatyana women’s Hush Puppies® footwear.

“In keeping our commitment in providing and expanding our major brands for the Fall/Spring 2008 season and beyond, we are pleased to add the new women’s Optima and Tatyana Hush Puppies® styles to our footwear collection”, said Justin Shulman, vice-president of TOG.

Introducing Hush Puppies® New Optima and Tatyana women’s footwear.
Simple. Versatile. Fashionable.

Simple, versatile and totally fashionable Hush Puppies® women's footwear...with effortless style and Hush Puppies® comfort.

Leather lined, breathable to keep the foot cool and comfortable and envelopes your patients foot in a healthy environment.

WaveReflex®, extreme flexibility for immediate comfort. Outsoles provide complete freedom of movement for your patients feet. Hush Puppies® patent pending design features natural latex rubber and unique reverse action waves that combine to provide extreme flexibility. Hush Puppies® WaveReflex® outsoles deliver instant comfort with every step.

October 2007

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FILA®, SEBAGO® & FLORSHEIM®,

THE ORTHOTIC GROUP EXPANDS IT'S FOOTWEAR COLLECTION…

ONCE AGAIN….

Markham, Ontario, Canada, October 1, 2007 – The Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and innovative computerized gait analysis GaitScan™, today announces it’s partnership with Fila® and Sebago®. Building upon the growth of its footwear line, The Orthotic Group is also adding two new Florsheim® products this month.

“In keeping our commitment in providing major brands for the Fall/Spring 2008 season and beyond, we are pleased with our new partnership with world leading brands Fila® and Sebago®,” said Justin Shulman, vice-president of TOG.

August 2007

THE ORTHOTIC GROUP EXPANDS ITS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MERRELL®

Introducing Merrell®, for your patients who want to integrate
life, work, and play…across town or around the world.

Markham, Ontario, Canada, August 27, 2007 – The Orthotic Group, a world leader in custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and innovative computerized gait analysis GaitScan™, today announces it’s partnership with Merrell®. Building upon the growth of its footwear line, The Orthotic Group introduces the natural heart and soul of Merrell’s style, comfort and performance.

“While meeting the demands of our healthcare practitioners, our partnership with Merrell® plays an integral step in the expansion strategy that TOG is pursuing,” said Justin Shulman, vice-president of TOG. “We have worked hard to build strong relationships with our current footwear suppliers, and the Merrell® partnership is a continued commitment to carrying major brands for the Fall/Spring 2007-2008 season and beyond. This is all in an effort to provide our healthcare professionals with new products that will enhance their practice as a whole and help us achieve company growth as the leading manufacture of custom orthotic footwear worldwide.”

2008 FUSION COLLECTION

The FUSION collection represents the dynamic interaction of life, work, and play, and the ability to seamlessly transition between all of your patient’s destinations. Stylish and smart design built on the same foundation of comfort, performance, and fit shared by all Merrell products, Fusion takes your patients across town or around the world.

October 2006

TOG & Hush Puppies partner up

TOG is very pleased to annouce our new partnership with Hush Puppies. This fall we are pleased to offer the Daisy and the Wildwood for women.

Click here to visit our products section, where the photographs and descriptions of our new Hush Puppies business casual shoes for women can be viewed.

About Hush Puppies

In 1958 Victor Krause, then Chairman of Michigan’s Wolverine World Wide Inc., took a leave of absence to develop a shoe that utilized a new technology in the tanning process of suede. What he developed was the first truly casual shoe, an oxford using this unique suede. While traveling in Tennessee with the new suede shoes, Jim Muir, a company salesman, was dining at a friend’s home. One of the items of food served was a uniquely Southern dish of fried corn dough called “Hush Puppies”. Jim asked his host why this dish was called Hush Puppies and was told that after the meal any of the remaining corn dough (Hush Puppies) was fed to the dogs to keep them from barking, thus the name Hush Puppies. Interestingly, it was, and still is, common to refer to one’s aching feet as “barking dogs”. Hence, the salesman thought it appropriate to name the new line of comfortable casual suede oxfords...Hush Puppies. “Keep your dogs quiet by giving them Hush Puppies.” 45 years later, Hush Puppies, the original casual shoe, continues to set new standards in footwear.

Hush Puppies in Canada

Hush Puppies Canada was born in 1989. Previously, a footwear manufacturer had the license to distribute Hush Puppies footwear in our country. In December of 1989, Hush Puppies Canada Ltd. was formed to create new product ideas in the casual segment of the footwear market. This would allow the consumer a uniquely Canadian perspective on footwear while encompassing the Hush Puppies philosophy of “fun, comfortable, and genuine style” shoes for the entire family. Being Canada, the logical extension to the classic Hush Puppies suede oxford is a casual winter boot. Therefore Hush Puppies Canada went about establishing itself as a premier manufacturer of waterproof casual Hush Puppies winter boots in smooth leather and suede. Hush Puppies boots are now viewed as the footwear of choice for people looking for quality and comfort combined with stylish fashion.

April 2006

Canada's best small business employers

The Orthotic Group ranks 13th

Written by Steve Brearton

Report on Small Business Magazine

Small companies have some inherent advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, everyone on staff really does know your name. There's also the excitement and camaraderie involved in building a new enterprise. Of course, that also means risk and uncertainty. The smaller the team, the more critical it is to attract and retain the right talent.

The winners here are striving to do just that. In scope and diversity, they prove there's no magic formula and no particular sector that stands out. The top companies stretch from coast to coast. No. 1 on the list is Halifax-based SportsDirect, a star in the world of on-line sports statistics and gambling odds. Other top picks include community credit unions, non-profit agencies and some fascinating niche businesses.

Our partners in the survey are the Queen's School of Business and Hewitt Associates, a global human resources outsourcing and consulting firm. The study was coordinated through the Queen's Centre for Business Venturing, whose mission is to improve the odds of success for new ventures.

The process began last summer, when 79 organizations from across the country registered for the study. For the most part, each employer's ranking was based on a detailed questionnaire handed out to employees. Other factors taken into consideration include information about the organization's leaders, how closely the goals of those leaders and the company's workers are aligned, and whether workplace practices and programs reinforce the employer's vision.

13. The Orthotic Group
HQ: Markham, Ont.
Industry: Consumer products
Employees: 112
Turnover rate: 3 per cent
What they do: Makes shoes, sandals and insoles for people who need custom and specialty footwear.
Kudos: Ranked fourth in work/life balance and the effectiveness of performance reviews.
Good deeds: To accommodate their more than 50 Muslim employees, Orthotic Group included a prayer room when building its new headquarters in 2001.
On the horizon: "We're operating in a place that's not equipped to handle the growth we've projected. Constraints have already forced us to move some of our manufacturing capabilities into two nearby locations, creating challenges around controlling inventory and, more importantly, managing people." –Justin Shulman, Director of Human Resources

Read this story on Globe and Mail's website.

For more information, including instructions on how to participate in next year's survey, log on to www.business.queensu.ca/qcbv/sme or call 1-877-955-1800.

The Orthotic Group is very pleased to officially launch our new 2006 Orthotic Line!

Based on feedback from practitioners we have added two new specialty orthotics to our product line: the UCBL orthotic and the Gait Plate orthotic.

UCBL Orthotic
Shoe Selection:Children’s running shoes.
Patient Selection: Flexible flat feet that require maximum biomechanical correction.
Click here for a complete description

Gait Plate Orthotic
Shoe Selection: Children’s flexible running shoes.
Patient Selection: Patients under the age of 8 that have excessive adduction or abduction of the foot during active gait.
Click here for a complete description

We offer a complete line to meet your patients individual needs.
These two new types of children's orthotics have been added to our existing line of 11 custom orthotic types including casual, sport and dress orthotics. Our skilled laboratory technicians take special care in fabricating prescription orthotics that meet the highest of standards and the individual biomechanical and lifestyle needs of your patient.
Click here to view the whole line

11 new additions and modifications are available
New for 2006 are 11 other types of additions and modifications that can be incorporated into our custom orthotics in addition to the selections we currently offer. Our entire line of custom orthotics is designed to understand, meet and respond to the requirements of health care practitioners based on their patients needs.
Click here for more information

Our commitment to you

We are committed to being the leading provider of custom-made orthotics to help satisfy the biomechanical needs of your patients and to continue our “expert to expert” partnership with health care practitioners! Since 1985, our goal has been to meet the orthotic needs of health care practitioners and their patients with custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and a computerized analysis system called GaitScan™.

Please contact us at 1-800-551-3008 or for more detailed information on the 2006 Orthotic Line.

The Orthotic Group raises $6400 for Breast Cancer Awareness

The 2005 Shave to Save campaign came to a close November 4th, 2005 with Humble Howard broadcasting LIVE from the Final Shave at Sherway Gardens. Thanks to everyone involved, the campaign raised nearly $100,000 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

On November 2nd, 2005 The Orthotic Group had a total of 8 people shave their heads and raised a grand total of $6424!

Listed below are the TOG employees that participated:

Bruce Marrison-Senior Vice President
James Yu-Accounting Supervisor
Chris Patten-Vice President, IT
Daniel Levine-USA Account Manager
Peter Karolidis-USA Sales Manager
Mike Russell- Senior Network Administrator
Brian Sweeney- Ontario Account Manager
Ofir Benyair- Website Administrator

If you have any questions about the Shave to Save campaign, please e-mail us at shavetosave@mix999.com

For more information on Breast Cancer Awareness, please go to www.cbcf.org.

For more information on Wigs For Kids, click here

The Orthotic Group donates footwear to Jamaica’s Ivan victims
Published: October 14th, 2004
Magazine : SHARE Canada's Largest Ethnic Newspaper

Vaughan, Ontario - October 14th, 2004 A Markham orthotics company has donated hundreds of dollars of footwear to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Ivan which ravaged parts of the island last month.

The Orthotic Group (TOG) made the presentation to Lluidas Vale Rehabilitation Development Foundation’s (LVRDF) Toronto chapter at a simple ceremony last week.

“We are touched by this gesture of goodwill,” said Tim Escoffery, the president of the LVRDF. “It just goes to show there are people out there who care and are willing to step forward and help others in times of need.”

TOG Vice-President Justin Shulman said he’s happy to be able to make the charitable donation. “We sell close to 30,000 pairs of shoes each year,” he said. “We are just pleased to be able to make this contribution to a good cause. It’s an honour for us to give to a community that’s desperately in need.”

Dr. Jordie Isen, the President of Chiro-Ped Inc., which specializes in the custom foot orthotics and biomechanical assessments, played a key role in helping the LVRDF secure the footwear from TOG.

“I am a client of TOG and I have many friends who reside in Jamaica,” he said. “When I approached TOG with the idea of sending shoes to Jamaica, they were more than willing to oblige.”

The mainly sandals and shoes, which range from sizes 5-13, will be distributed in Lluidas Vale in St. Catherine.

“In the community there, we have a group that will be responsible for distribution,” added Escoffery. “They know the needs and will ensure that the footwear will get into the hands of those who need the most.”

In the past 19 years, TOG has built solid relationships with healthcare practitioners by providing them with quality products and an innovative approach to the orthotic industry. The company’s functional orthotics are manufactured and using memory thermoplastic, and are available in control options ranging from 1mm to 3.5mm.

The material provides rigidity to the foot while offering the right amount of flexibility to properly absorb ground reaction forces.

Media Contact: Stephanie Pembleton, Senior Marketing Manager Phone: 1-800-551-3008 ex. 3122 or e-mail: spembleton@theorthoticgroup.com

The Orthotic Group places 93rd on the Profit 100 ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies

Achieves 776% sales growth in just five years

Toronto, Ontario - June 6, 2004 – The Orthotic Group was ranked 93rd on the 16th annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, by PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success. This is the second year in a row The Orthotic Group made the listing.

Ranking Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by five-year revenue growth, the PROFIT 100 profiles the country’s most successful growth companies. Published in the June issue of PROFIT and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 100 is Canada’s largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement.

“We’re happy to welcome the 2004 PROFIT 100 winners to the most exclusive peer group of its kind in Canada,” says Ian Portsmouth, editor. “Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies are generating the innovation needed to succeed on a global scale.”

The Orthotic Group is known for innovative design, quality and comfort in the orthotic solutions they provide to the health care sector. Every day more health care practitioners discover the benefits of partnering with The Orthotic Group (TOG) for their custom orthotic solutions. TOG is committed to providing a superior line of orthotic products that include analysis tools, orthotics, shoes and sandals, to meet both practitioner and patient needs.

"Our growth in 14 countries outside of Canada has helped us move up the PROFIT 100 list," states Michael Shulman, President "We believe our unique product offering and customer service focus will further our growth in the upcoming year.

Media Contact: Stephanie Pembleton, Senior Marketing Manager Phone: 1-800-551-3008 ex. 3122 or e-mail: spembleton@theorthoticgroup.com

About PROFIT Magazine:
PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success, offers, news, strategies, tips, interviews and other resources to entrepreneurs leading to Canada’s fastest-growing companies. Each year PROFIT-which currently reaches more than 467,000 readers nationally-hosts a number of events that bring together business leaders in the fast-growth segment and champions the interests of those leaders. PROFIT was founded in April 1982 as Canada’s first national magazine geared to entrepreneurs. Visit PROFITguide.com.

About The Orthotic Group
The Orthotic Group is the third-largest custom orthotic laboratory in North America. The Company was founded in 1985 to meet the orthotic needs of health care practitioners with custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and a computerized analysis system. Based in Markham, Ontario, The Orthotic Group's products are sold in Australia, Canada, The Caribbean, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Japan, Korea, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, The United Kingdom, The United States and Wales.

The Orthotic Group is proud supporter of Skate 4 Cancer

March 2004 - Rob Dyer is going to raise money for cancer research by skating across North America in a pair of The Orthotic Groups orthotics. In March 2004, Rob will start his 80, 000 km skate board marathon from Los Angeles, California to Newmarket, Ontario. The Orthotic Group is proud to be a sponsor of this event and we wish Rob all the best with his training and the marathon.

For information on the tour, ways you can help out and how to donate money in the fight against cancer check out www.skate4cancer.com

Media Contact: Stephanie Pembleton, Senior Marketing Manager Phone: 1-800-551-3008 ex. 3122 or e-mail: spembleton@theorthoticgroup.com

The Orthotic Group was founded in 1985 to meet the orthotic needs of health care practitioners. A professional services company that manufactures custom orthotics, orthotic footwear and a computerized analysis system, TOG GaitScanTM. For more information on The Orthotic Group call 905-477-8511, or toll-free 1-800-551-3008, or visit www.theorthoticgroup.com.

The Orthotic Group Reaches #64 on the 2003 Profit 100

June 2003 - The PROFIT 100 profiles Canada's best and brightest growth firms - ranking companies by five-year revenue growth. Published in the June issue of PROFIT magazine and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 100 is Canada's largest celebration of entrepreneurial achievement.

Industry leading customer service and a commitment to innovation has led The Orthotic Group into spot #64 on the 2003 Profit 100 list. The Orthotic Group was founded in 1985 to meet the orthotic therapy needs of Canadian Health Care professionals. Over the past 5 years, The Orthotic Group achieved over 50% growth, thanks to the introduction of new products and their entrance into new markets.

TOG GaitScan™ System Product Release

June 2002 -The Orthotic Group launches the latest innovation in computerized assessment technology: TOG GaitScan™. The GaitScan™ system is a fundamental evaluation tool for any clinic. It provides Health Care practitioners with the capability of identifying problems relating to their patient's foot mechanics and gait. Now clinics have a tool that will improve their orthotic screening process and increase patient awareness on the direct benefits of orthotic therapy.

"We have received incredible demand over the past couple of years from TOG partners to manufacture a high quality computerized pressure analysis system that will keep up with the growing technological needs of healthcare clinics today" says Bruce Marrison, the Senior Vice President of The Orthotic Group. "In response to this demand we took our time in research and design to develop a fast and reliable system that practitioners can build their orthotic business around."

Practitioners are eager to invest in GaitScan™ for their clinic. "Before launching GaitScan™ we had over 50 deposits for our first release. We were blown away by the response from our TOG partners," comments Marrison. GaitScan™ is competitively priced. It can be purchased on its own with a GaitScan™ plate and the corresponding software (the buyer must have a compatible computer) or with a computer.

With 4096 sensors and an acquisition rate of 125 scans/second, GaitScan™ is a leader in its class. The portability of the system is an attractive feature for practitioners who have multiple clinics, exhibit at health fairs or do on-site screenings at health clubs or in corporate environments.

Media Contact: Stephanie Pembleton, Senior Marketing Manager Phone: 1-800-551-3008 ex.3122 or e-mail: spembleton@theorthoticgroup.com