Written by: Larry Huppin, DPM
8/20/2009 1:37 PM

I spoke to a client today who had dispensed a pair of our Featherweight orthoses to a patient. The patient was complaining that the devices were difficult to move from shoe to shoe as the Nylene (Spenco-type) topcover would curl up. A simple solution to this problem is to add a Poron or EVA extension from the distal end of the orthosis to the end of the topcover.

Then glue a piece of vinyl on the bottom of the orthosis extending from about an inch proximal to distal edge of the orthosis to the end of the topcover.

This combo will result in a cover that is stiffer distally and slides easily in and out of shoes.

The ProLab medical consultants are experts at troubleshooting any kind of orthotic problem.  The consultants are available to talk to ProLab clients every weekday about any orthotic issue. 

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