Split Sole

Split Sole

by | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Split Sole Alternative Name(s): Sole Widening   Description A cut is made through the midsole and outsole of the shoe which is then spread – additional material is inserted to maintain the split.   Examples of Use Useful when the foot...
Shuffle Plate

Shuffle Plate

by | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Shuffle Plate/Toe Slidder   Description Addition of a smooth low friction, non- treaded material to the forefoot of the shoe.   Examples of Use Useful with an inability to fully lift the forefoot or a shuffle gait – especially in...
Shoe Lift

Shoe Lift

by | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Shoe Lift Alternative Name(s): Shoe extension, external lift, LLD correction, short leg correction   Description Extra material added to the midsole or outsole of one shoe to make it thicker than the other.   Examples of Use...
SACH Heel

SACH Heel

by | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications SACH Heel (Solid Ankle Cushion Heel) Alternative Name(s): Plantar flexion heel   Description A soft compressible material wedge replaces a portion of the back of the heel base.   Examples of Use Reduces shock at heel strike and...
Rocker Sole

Rocker Sole

by | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Rocker Sole Alternative Name(s): Rocker bottom (types of rockers: forefoot rocker, heel to toe rocker, midfoot rocker, severe angle rocker) Description An addition or modification made to the bottom of the shoe designed to address ROM...