- PRONATION CORRECTIONS -
Rearfoot: Varus Intrinsic
Varus intrinsic of frame rearfoot post
Function:
Stabilizes everting rearfoot
Inversion of heel at heel strike
Increases orthotic reaction force medial to STJ
Clinical Indication:
Overpronation of subtalar joint
Dress and low volume shoe gear
ABOUT
A varus intrinsic rearfoot posting is a leveled, flat surface on the inferior heel cup area of a device’s frame. This modification increases the contact area of the device. An angulation can also be ground into the inferior frame’s rearfoot to achieve a varus rearfoot posting. The distal medial edge of the orthotic frame will elevate matching angulation of the rearfoot posting angle.
*CLINICAL PEARL
The angle of the weight-bearing achilles insertion bisection line relative to the normal force vector line can be used as an indication to determine the adequate degree of rearfoot posting to achieve equilibrium around the adjacent lower extremity structures during ambulation.
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
- PRONATION CORRECTIONS -
Rearfoot: Varus Intrinsic
Varus intrinsic of frame rearfoot post
Function:
Stabilizes everting rearfoot
Inversion of heel at heel strike
Increases orthotic reaction force medial to STJ
Clinical Indication:
Overpronation of subtalar joint
Dress and low volume shoe gear
ABOUT
A varus intrinsic rearfoot posting is a leveled, flat surface on the inferior heel cup area of a device’s frame. This modification increases the contact area of the device. An angulation can also be ground into the inferior frame’s rearfoot to achieve a varus rearfoot posting. The distal medial edge of the orthotic frame will elevate matching angulation of the rearfoot posting angle.
*CLINICAL PEARL
The angle of the weight-bearing achilles insertion bisection line relative to the normal force vector line can be used as an indication to determine the adequate degree of rearfoot posting to achieve equilibrium around the adjacent lower extremity structures during ambulation.