Wedge (Post)
Wedge (Post):
An external angular wedge applied to the heel and/or sole of shoe. Medial or lateral heel wedges add an extrinsic posting to rotate (tilt) foot into varus or valgus in the frontal plane (inversion, eversion). Wedge can be at the heel, sole, or applied from heel to sole. In fixed deformity, wedge can be used to accommodate the position of function, bringing the ground up to the foot. Used for Pronation or Supination disorders.
Forefoot (Sole) Wedge:
Sandwich or on Top 1/8’’ to 1/4’’ at Apex
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Table of Content
- Introduction
- Elevation/Build Up
- Rocker Sole
Rocker Bottom Rules • Metatarsal Rocker • Negative Heel Rocker • Toe Off Rocker • Ankle Joint Rocker • Ankle Joint Rocker with SACH • MTPJ Rocker • Met Head Rocker • Lisfrancs Midfoot Rocker • Equinus Ankle Joint Rocker • Double Rocker • Rigid Sole Bar - Stabilizers
WedgeS Post • Thomas Heel • Flared Heel • Heel Counter Stabilizer/Buttress - Upper Modifications
Velcro & Enclosures • Add Collar to Low Quarter Shoe • Convert To Rear Velcro Entry • Convert To Rear Zipper Entry • Heel Counter Stabilizer - Recrafting
- Internal Modifications
- Custom Shoes
- Custom Orthotics