Orthotic lab VGFF:
- SUPINATION CORRECTIONS -
Midfoot: Valgus Frame Filler
Valgus frame filler - lateral frame filler
Function:
Lateral stability
Everts frame at midfoot
Clinical Indication:
Ankle instability
Peroneal tendon dysfunctions
Rigid forefoot valgus
Lateral pathologies
Orthotic Lab Codes:
VGFF: VG Lateral Frame Filler
ABOUT
The valgus frame filler (lateral frame filler) is semi-rigid to very rigid (45-65 Shore A) EVA material added to the inferior lateral side of an orthotic frame. It begins at the distal rearfoot, extends distally through the midfoot and tapers to the distal edge of the frame, proximal to the lateral metatarsal heads.
*CLINICAL PEARL
Extrinsic rearfoot posts matching in angulation are recommended, but not required (e.g., for clinically controlling an everted subtalar joint and inverted midfoot, a varus rearfoot post with a valgus frame filler is acceptable. These modifications will create a “twist” or alternating pressures along the foot’s sagittal plane when the orthotic reaction forces interacts with the foot).
The Clinical Guide topics:
Foot Impression Methods
Lab Fabrication Methods
Materials
Pronation Corrections
Supination Corrections
Extensions
Offloading Pads & Cushions
FOREFOOT:
Metatarsal Balance
Metatarsal Punch
Metatarsal Pad 2-4
Metatarsal Bar 1-5
Dancer’s Pad
MIDFOOT:
Cuboid Offload
REARFOOT:
Heel Cushion
Heel Spur Pad
DEVICE CUSHION LENGTH:
Myolite Layer
Plastazote Layer
Frame Modifications
- SUPINATION CORRECTIONS -
Midfoot: Valgus Frame Filler
Orthotic lab VGFF:
Valgus frame filler - lateral frame filler
Function:
Lateral stability
Everts frame at midfoot
Clinical Indication:
Ankle instability
Peroneal tendon dysfunctions
Rigid forefoot valgus
Lateral pathologies
Orthotic Lab Codes:
VGFF: VG Lateral Frame Filler
ABOUT
The valgus frame filler (lateral frame filler) is semi-rigid to very rigid (45-65 Shore A) EVA material added to the inferior lateral side of an orthotic frame. It begins at the distal rearfoot, extends distally through the midfoot and tapers to the distal edge of the frame, proximal to the lateral metatarsal heads.
*CLINICAL PEARL
Extrinsic rearfoot posts matching in angulation are recommended, but not required (e.g., for clinically controlling an everted subtalar joint and inverted midfoot, a varus rearfoot post with a valgus frame filler is acceptable. These modifications will create a “twist” or alternating pressures along the foot’s sagittal plane when the orthotic reaction forces interacts with the foot).