Rocker bottom soles aid in ambulation using various types of rocker bottoms. A modified sole apexed at various positions to assist the gait cycle and relieve or transfer pressure from the designated areas of the foot and ankle.
Heel to Toe Rocker:
Dissipates floor reaction at heel strike
Replaces lost motion at ankle and limits midfoot motion at midstance
Increases propulsion at toe off
Toe Rocker:
Provides stable amount of midstance and unloads the fore foot
Reduces amount of shock at toe off
Minimizes first ray dorsiflexion
Flares: Medial & Lateral
Medial and Lateral Flares aid in foot and biomechanical disorders such as:
Varus or Valgus feet
Added support and stability
Genu varum and Genu valgum and other gait related problems
Buttress
Designed to provide additional external support, for excessive pronation or supination disorders.
Increase base of support for recurrent ankle instability
Lift Therapy
Lift Therapy is used mainly for leg length discrepancies, Equinus feet and Achilles Tendonitis.
Resoling & Heel Repairs
Resoling and heel repairs are made when someone has worn out the existing sole or heel.
Addition of Velcro Straps
The addition of Velcro straps is done when a length of a strap is not long enough or where a specific problem arises where the patient would need an extra fastening device.
