Formthotics are a popular brand of foot orthotics. Formthotics are unique because they are heat-moldable and designed to be worn-in, not just worn. Unlike pre-fabricated orthotics that are static, Formthotics are made from a firm, multi-density foam...
Heel lifts in the shoe are used to treat a wide range of foot problems. These problems include plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. In these cases the heel lifts work up relieving the strain on the Achilles tendon and the plantar fascia. They...
Metatarsal pads or metatarsal domes are commonly used to help treat a wide range of problems like metatarsalgia, plantar plate tears, Morton’s neuroma and plantar calluses. The metatarsal pad used to help these problems will not be of much use...
Arch supports or the “arch support” variable in foot orthotics simply support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. The need for arch supports was based on the traditional model of the arch of the foot being lower and needing to be...
“Arch supports” for “flat feet” should really read “foot orthotics” for “biomechanical problems”. There are as many different types of arch supports or foot orthotics as there are flat feet or...
The Richie Brace consists of a very aggressive and very supportive custom made foot orthotic with a medial and lateral leg brace. It is used in conditions that may be heading towards surgery and a standard foot orthotic is not working as well as it...
Yes. The main model that the use of foot orthotics in the use of patellofemoral pain is based on is that excessive pronation (‘overpronation’) of the foot causes excessive internal rotation of the tibia which cause malignment of the knee...
The Kinetic Wedge is an extension to a foot orthotic that was designed and patented by Dr Howard Dananberg, DPM to treat functional hallux limitus. The design is such that it facilitates the motion at the first metatarsophalangeal joint and prevents...
Gait plates are an extension on the front of a foot orthotic or a rigid flat insole that are designed to change the angle of gait. They are most often used in those who have an in-toe or out-toe gait pattern. The gait plates work by changing the...
A cuboid notch is an extrinsic or intrinsic modification to a foot orthotic shell that is on the lateral side and elevates the cuboid bone. A cuboid notch is potentially used for a number of different reasons, but most center around the need to...
