Shoe Modification For Foot Problems
Properly modified shoes can help relieve foot pain for those who cannot buy the right shoes for themselves and those with foot problems.
Many people with foot problems have difficulties to buy the right shoes for themselves. They may have leg length discrepancy, diabetic feet, hallux rigidus, ankle stiffness, metatarsalgia (forefoot pain) or even foot amputation.
With the right footwear, they can improve their gait pattern, but they can also relieve their pain, including forefoot pain, ankle stiffness and pelvic pain caused by leg length discrepancy.
Raised Shoe Service
To raise out-sole for short leg
Leg length discrepancy – to relieve pelvic pain, low back pain, knee or foot pain caused by leg length discrepancy
Metatarsal Bar
Metatarsal bar modification
Metatarsal pain – to reduce the dorsiflexion of metatarsal joint
Rocker Sole*
A shoe with a more pronounced curve that reduces the dorsiflexion of metatarsal joint
Hallux rigidus, metatarsal pain – Reduces forefoot pain
Ankle stiffness – Reduces pressure on the heel when landing
Diabetic foot – Reduces dorsiflexion of the foot and forefoot pressure, thus reducing the chance of injury and ulceration
Foot amputation – Provides maximum protection to foot amputees if fitted with prescription custom foot orthoses and toe fillers
*The centre provides diabetic shoes and arthritic shoes with rocker soles