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Insole adaption
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Podotech postings offer the busy clinician a cost-effective and
timely method of adapting flat based insoles to suit the requirements
of their patients. Available in pre-cut tri-planar wedges or wedge
strips, Podotech can transform any flat based insole into an economical,
functional device that your client will benefit from. The design
of the components means that they can be added to the insole to
provide either medial or lateral postings quickly yet accurately
in a busy environment.
Step-by-step instructions for fitting podo wedges and components
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Check the footwear
in which the orthotic insole is to placed. Footwear must not
be too worn or damaged. Remove any existing linings or arch
cushions from the shoe. |
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Clinically ascertain the requirements of the
patient. Gather together the relevent materials needed to
create the adapted insole. |
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Select a flat-based neutral insole from our
range. Our slimflex range comes in three different types,
each varying in rigidity, heel width, arch support and density.
We offer a wide range in moulded insoles, allowing you to
choose the insole which best suits the needs of the individual
patient.
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Based on diagnosis, take a wedge strip or
podo wedge of either 3.5 or 5 degrees. Cut the strip to the
desired length. Decide where the wedging device is to be inserted
onto the insole, and trim with a pair of scissors where necessary.
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All of our components and wedges now come
with a self-adhesive backing for ease of use. Simply peel
off the protective backing and place in the correct position
on the insole. Press down firmly to stick the wedge onto the
insole. |
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Once you are happy with the placement of the
components, trim off any excess off the insole with a pair
of scissors. |
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Place the insole into the shoe of the patient
and ask them to walk around. Check that the orthotic is comfortable.
Please note that it can take some time for a patient to adjust
to the new insoles, which usually takes only a few days. |
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Due to the low cost of this range, different
insole types and wedging sizes can be used to assess patient
tolerence. |
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