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...
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...
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...
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...
Footwear Modifications Resole Description The original sole is removed and replaced with a new sole. Examples of Use Original sole may be replaced due to excessive wear, or can be replaced to optimize traction, i.e. minimal tread and grip for shuffle...