Extrinsic elevation of orthotic heel inferior of frame and rearfoot posting

ORTHOSES REACTION FORCE GUIDE / FRAME MODIFICATIONS

Rearfoot: Heel Lift

Function:
Elevates heel
Balances leg length discrepancy

Clinical Indication:
Leg length discrepancy
Moderate to severe equinus
Inflamed plantar fascia
Achilles Tendonitis
Plantar Fasciitis

Extrinsic elevation of orthotic heel inferior of frame and rearfoot posting

About:
A heel lift is additional rigid to very rigid (65-75 Shore A) EVA material added to the inferior heel area of a device’s frame. When a heel lift’s height is increased above 6 mm, the lift will occupy more space on the device by extending beneath the frame’s arch where it tapers toward the distal edge.

*CLINICAL PEARL
Please keep the patient’s shoe gear in mind when selecting this modification. A maximum of 3-6 mm for athletic and dress shoes is recommended.

Orthotic Lab Codes:
HL-ML: Heel Lift to Mets
HL-TL: Heel Lift to Toes