ORTHOSES REACTION FORCE GUIDE / OFFLOADING PADS AND CUSHIONS
Forefoot: Varus Extension
ORTHOSES REACTION FORCE GUIDE / OFFLOADING PADS AND CUSHIONS
Forefoot: Varus Extension
Function:
Invert metatarsals/metheads
Supinate midtarsal joint
Support forefoot varus
Clinical Indication:
Structural Forefoot varus
Excessive or compensatory STJ pronation
About:
In a varus extension, a 3mm thick forefoot, Myolite padding extends from the distal aspect of shell to level of sulcus or toes. It is thicker medially and tapers until there is no material under the lateral aspect of the 5th metatarsal head. This extension is indicated to accommodate a forefoot varus.
Function:
Invert metatarsals/metheads
Supinate midtarsal joint
Support forefoot varus
Clinical Indication:
Structural Forefoot varus
Excessive or compensatory STJ pronation
About:
In a varus extension, a 3mm thick forefoot, Myolite padding extends from the distal aspect of shell to level of sulcus or toes. It is thicker medially and tapers until there is no material under the lateral aspect of the 5th metatarsal head. This extension is indicated to accommodate a forefoot varus.
ORTHOSES REACTION FORCE GUIDE / OFFLOADING PADS AND CUSHIONS
Forefoot: Varus Extension
Function:
Invert metatarsals/metheads
Supinate midtarsal joint
Support forefoot varus
Clinical Indication:
Structural Forefoot varus
Excessive or compensatory STJ pronation
About:
In a varus extension, a 3mm thick forefoot, Myolite padding extends from the distal aspect of shell to level of sulcus or toes. It is thicker medially and tapers until there is no material under the lateral aspect of the 5th metatarsal head. This extension is indicated to accommodate a forefoot varus.