Extrinsic elevation of orthotic heel inferior of frame and rearfoot posting

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