Prothotics
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The Prothotics™ family of orthoses have been biomechanically
designed to meet the exacting standards used by many professional
footcare providers. Designed by a group of leading medical professionals,
Prothotics orthoses provide a cost-effective method for treatment
of many clinical pathologies diagnosed by podiatrists, and other
footcare professionals.
These biomechanically designed orthoses
go beyond the standard cushion insole products, offering a cost-saving,
first step treatment option. Prothotics can relieve many existing
conditions, as well as prevent the development of future orthopaedic
& foot care problems.
All Prothotics™ are available
with VyGel™, a technologically advanced, medical grade, viscoelastic,
polyurethane gel designed to provide additional shock absorption
in high impact areas, which helps relieve stress to both the lower
back and legs.
A non-slip, "stays-in-place",
bottom surface on all Prothotics™, the result of a proprietary
manufacturing process, allows for a more secure fit and better anatomical
positioning of orthoses.
Semi-Flex with Vygel™
Semi-flex orthoses are designed to provide both maximum
support and optimal comfort. A thin semi-rigid Superform insert
has been added in the area of the longitudinal arch for functional
support. Moulded with a deep heel cup, these orthoses provide additional
support and cushioning. These orthoses are covered with etc™,
a fabric designed to reduce shear force and friction as well as
to control moisture inside the shoe. The low profile design of these
orthoses allows a proper fit inside almost any kind of footwear.
They are designed for people who need maximum arch support while
working on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
Suitability
The addition of a graphite arch compliments the motion control
design with more support for individuals who participate in higher
level sports activities.
Indications
The carbon graphite insert provides
support to counter the additional weight considerations while still
maintaining critical rear foot motion control and shock absorption.
These orthoses have demonstrated relieve for discomfort
at the feet, knees and back in the occupational settings typically
with hard work surfaces, with indications for heel spur conditions,
chondromalacia, low back pain, Achilles tendonitis, sciatica, patello-femoral
syndromes, calcaneal apophysitis, iliotibial band discomfort, heel
pain, supinated or pronated concerns, and for those with an intolerance
for rigid orthotics.
Professional
Available in 3/4 length and full length with Vygel™
Biomechanically engineered and occupationally tested,
Professional orthoses are specified for people suffering from chronic
lower back, knee and foot pain. These size specific anatomically
designed 3/4 and full-length orthoses enhance motion control and
alignment to aid in reducing and minimizing the incidence of chronic
lower body pain and discomfort. These pre-engineered visco-elastic
polyurethane are designed to cradle the heel and support the arch.
The 3/4 length, a lower profile is specifically designed to fit
a broad range of footwear without compromising fit or function.
Professional orthoses are covered with etc™, a fabric designed
to reduce shear force and friction and to control moisture inside
the shoe.
Suitability
Size specific orthoses accommodation for additional
space in shoes. The rear foot motion control orthoses will match
the shape and structure of the foot. The 3/4 will still provide
the desired support and comfort regardless of size and individual
wear factors.
These orthoses have demonstrated relieve for
discomfort at the feet, knees and back in the occupational settings
typically with hard work surfaces, with indications for heel spur
conditions, chondromalacia, low back pain, Achilles tendonitis,
sciatica, patello-femoral syndromes, calcaneal apophysitis, iliotibial
band discomfort, heel pain, supinated or pronated concerns, and
for those with an intolerance for rigid orthotics.
Therapeutic
Therapeutic orthoses are designed for people with
diabetes, arthritis, or other conditions that result in sensitive
feet. Constructed with a multi-density material combination of Plastazote®
and cellular urethane, these orthoses offer superb resilience, cushioning,
and shock absorption. Because of its distinctive self contouring
capabilities and hypoallergenic formulation, Plastazote ® is
recognized by medical professionals as the material of choice for
treating diabetic and arthritic feet. Therapeutic orthoses are designed
to fit into both traditional footwear and "additional depth"
orthopedic shoes.
Suitability
For individuals with concerns for skin breakdown,
arthritic changes in their feet, diabetic conditions, reducing shearing
forces at the foot surfaces and those who prefer added comfort from
the self moulding process inherent in the combination of Plastazote™
and Polyurethane insert. Vygel heels provide additional shock attenuation
at heel strike.
Indications
Bunions, Charcot foot, diffuse callosities, insensate
feet, metatarasalgia, pre-ulcerated sites, plantar fasciitis, some
foot deformities, morton's neuralgia and the need for forefoot accommodation.
The addition of an increased metatarsal support
in the Anatomical design is designed to facilitate off-loading of
the metatarsal head area.
This insole was designed to reduce mean peak pressures
at the site of neuropathic ulceration.
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