Doughnut

Doughnut

by | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Doughnut   Description Soft material about 1⁄4 inch thick cut in a circle with a hole in the middle and the outside edges ground smooth.   Examples of Use Used to reduce pressure on a small bony prominence or soft tissue lesion such as...
Wedge

Wedge

by | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Wedge (Varus/Valgus) Alternative Name(s): Lateral/medial sole wedge   Description A wedge is fixed to the shoe midsole to direct weight away from the modified side. Examples of Use Used to prevent distorting of the upper and sole of the...
Thomas Heel

Thomas Heel

by | Mar 14, 2016

Footwear Modifications Thomas Heel   Description An extension of the standard heel on the inside to add rear foot or midfoot support medially.   Examples of Use Provides added support for an excessively pronated foot. Source: Pedorthic Association of...
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...