Atlas Biomechanics : Cushioning Bunions with Stick on Foot Pads

Atlas Biomechanics : Cushioning Bunions with Stick on Foot Pads: Bunions can be successful cushioned with a simple u shaped callus foot pad. A bunion is a boney bump on the inside of the big toe joint ( fi...

Cushioning Bunions with Stick on Foot Callus Pads

Bunions can be successful cushioned with a simple stick on U-shaped callus foot pad. A bunion is a boney bump on the inside of the big toe joint ( first MPJ ). This occurs when the first metatarsal moves medial and the big toe drifts the opposite direction. The only way to correct this deformity is to have surgery to realign the bones. The bunion bump can become painful usually from rubbing against the inside of a shoe. It is difficult to find a proper shaped bunion cushion.

Our u shaped callus foot pad is the ideal shape to cushion the boney bunion bump. They are open on one end so they are adjustable to contour to the shape of the bunion. The medical grade skin adhesive on them will allow the bunion cushion foot pad to stay in place firmly. Atlas Biomechanics manufactures our u shaped (half moon) callus stick on foot pads from either medical grade felt or foam. We also produce them in 1/8" or 1/4" thickness.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Heel Lifts and Heat Moldable Orthotics.  

Atlas Biomechanics : How to use Carbon Stabilizer Foot Plates

Atlas Biomechanics : How to use Carbon Stabilizer Foot Plates: Carbon stabilizer rigid foot plates are used to stiffen the sole of the shoe. This will limits the range of motion of the forefoot and midfo...

How to use Carbon Stabilizer Foot Plates

Carbon stabilizer rigid foot plates are used to stiffen the sole of the shoe. This will limits the range of motion of the forefoot and midfoot to make the shoe non-flexible. Carbon insoles have a small amount of flex to but limits forefoot roll-off, and toe-off.

Carbon Stabilizer Foot Insole Plate features:

Extremely thin plates that move from shoe to shoe.
1) 2 mm (1/8") thick.
2) Plates are manufactured to limit dorsiflexion at the Metatarsal joints.
3) Immobilizes big toe joint (1st MPJ) to prevent it from bending (dorsiflexion) during gait (walking or sport activity).
4) Manufactured from medical grade of carbon fiber.
5) Dispensed as a pair. Use the carbon stabilizer plate on either foot, or turn one over and have two for one foot.
6) Puncture resistant insole

Possible Uses: 

1) Problems requiring a rigid or semi-rigid foot bed.
2) Fracture treatment of metatarsals or digits.
3) Turf Toe injuries.
4) Hallux Limitus Hallux Rigidus
5) Forefoot pain Forefoot capsulitis & bursitis
6) Metatarsalgia Athritis of the forefoot Cuboid syndrome
7) Stress Fractures of the forefoot ( metatarsal ).
8) Freiberg's infraction
9) Post-op control of Bunionectomy.
10) Shin splints

DIRECTIONS for Atlas Biomechanics Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Plate:

Even though they are thin (1/8"), they will take up some room in your shoes.
Remove the shoe's insole or place beneath shoe insoles/padding, not on top.
Try to slowly break into wearing the plate.
The first day wear the shoe while sitting for 1 hour and standing 1 hour.
Every day afterwards, wear them 1-2 hours more if comfortable.

When you need rigid control in the shoe. Our Carbon and Steel Rigid Stabilizer Plate Insoles are designed to limit range of motion. Rigid stabilizer plates are fabricated from medical grade carbon or steel.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Heel Lifts and Heat Moldable Orthotics.

Atlas Biomechanics : Sesamoiditis Treated with Dancer's Pads

Atlas Biomechanics : Sesamoiditis Treated with Dancer's Pads: Sesamoiditis is a painful foot condition on the bottom of the big toe joint. It occurs when the two pea-shaped foot bones called sesamoids a...

Atlas Biomechanics : Atlas Biomechanics : Chronic low back pain, limb l...

Atlas Biomechanics : Atlas Biomechanics : Chronic low back pain, limb l...: Atlas Biomechanics : Chronic low back pain, limb length discrepancy and... : In shoe heel lifts have been shown to decrease pain and disabil...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Use 3 Layered Foam Toe Separators / Spacers...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Use 3 Layered Foam Toe Separators / Spacers...: How to Use 3 Layered Foam Toe Separators / Spacers 3 layer foam toe separators are an inexpensive and highly efficient way to cushion   an...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Make Thick Fungus Toenails Thinner?

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Make Thick Fungus Toenails Thinner?: Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of toenails that makes the nails thick, discolored and painful. It is difficult to treat and trim. A sim...

How to Make Thick Ugly Fungus Toenails Thinner Naturally?

Mycosis  of the toenails are a fungal infection of  the nails that makes the nails thicker, discolored and  sometimes painful. The fungus growth causes the build up of debris under the nail. The thicken nail from the fungus makes it difficult to treat and trim. A simple and inexpensive way to treat the thick nail is to slowly dissolve the nail's fungal thick toe debris with natural digestive enzymes that are infused in NailZyme. Natural enzymes will slowly make the fungal toenail thinner. Patients using NailZyme twice a day see positive results within 3-4 weeks. NailZyme has been used safely for several years by medical professionals.

Nailzyme fungal nail solution contains natural digestive enzymes infused into Jojoba Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Peppermint Oil, and Sesame Oil. Digestive enzymes used are Protease, Lipase, Amylase, Lactase, Cellulase, and Bromelain. Using Nailzyme over 3-4 weeks will lighten, soften and thins thick fungus toenails. This all natural nail solution allows the toenail to be trimmed easier.  Apply 1-2 drops to thick toenail twice per day. 1 bottle lasts about one to three months.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer.

Atlas Biomechanics : Morton's Neuroma Treated With Ball of Foot Metatar...

Atlas Biomechanics : Morton's Neuroma Treated With Ball of Foot Metatar...: Morton's Neuroma can be treated conservatively with ball of foot metatarsal pads. Morton's Neuroma is a pinched nerve in the ball of...

Morton's Neuroma Treated With Ball of Foot Metatarsal Pads

Morton's Neuroma can be treated conservatively with ball of foot metatarsal pads. Morton's Neuroma is a pinched nerve in the ball of the foot. It occurs when the nerve travelling between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads become inflamed. With the constant irritation of the nerve, scar tissue forms around it. The thicker the nerve becomes with scar tissue, the more the nerve will rub between the bones.

Some common treatments for Morton's Neuroma are wider shoes, stop wearing high heel shoes, NSAIDs, cortisone injection and surgery. One inexpensive, easy to use treatment for Morton's Neuroma is a specially designed stick on foot pad, a neuroma foot pad. Neuroma Metatarsal Foot Pads are meant to relieve pressure on the pinched nerve in between the metatarsal heads (ball of foot). Neuroma pads are metatarsal cushions designed to relieve pressure and stress on the metatarsal joints to "float" the pinched intermetatarsal nerve by spreading the ball of foot with our metatarsal pads.

These foot pads decrease pain and pressure on foot callus, joints, sesamoids, Morton's neuroma.
Our Neuroma Ball of Foot pads are medical quality foot products, made in the USA. Place the foot pads just below the metatarsal heads to optimum relief.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Make Your Own Custom Arch Support Orthotic

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Make Your Own Custom Arch Support Orthotic: When your physician, podiatrist, chiropractor or physical therapist  thinks it’s time to start using arch support orthotics, finding the r...

How to Make Your Own Custom Arch Support Orthotic

When your physician, podiatrist, chiropractor or physical therapist  thinks it’s time to start using arch support orthotics, finding the right fit is of paramount importance. You may think that getting fitted for custom foot orthotics is a complicated process requiring time, money and expensive equipment. However, getting the support your feet need is actually easier than you think! When you order thermoplastic heat moldable orthotic arch support insoles, achieving a glove-like fit during an can be done in as little as 10 minutes. Best of all, Atlas Biomechanics crafts orthotic inserts for each type of wear. Our heat molded insoles are available for dress shoes and athletic footwear, as well as in prefabricated models.

Heating the Orthotic Blank

There are 3 Ways to Heat the Blank
1) Purchase a heat gun (not a hair dryer) and heat resistant gloves at any hardware store.
Place the blank on a surface that will not burn from heat.
Hold the heat gun 1cm (1/2 inch) away from the blank.
Slowly move the heat gun up and down the blank.
Do not stop moving the heat gun ( you will melt the orthotic).
The average time is about 1.5-2 minutes.
Wearing heat resistant gloves you may push the arch to check for softness.
If it is still stiff, reheat for 10-15 seconds.

2) Boil water and turn off heat.
Wait 1 minute and then place the orthotic blank in the hot water.
Let the orthotic blank sit in the water for 1 minute.
Using a heat resistant gloves place the orthotic under the shoe's insole.
Step into the shoe and press down for 2 minutes to mold the orthotic to your foot
3) Atlas Biomechanics also recommends using a toaster oven at 200 degrees.

Heat Moldable Orthotics come in athletic or dress  profile

Molding the Orthotic Blank to the Foot

You can mold the blank either as Subtalar Neutral or Calcaneal Resting Position, or a combo of each.
You can mold the blank while sitting, standing in a shoe (ski boot, ice skate, golf shoe or ballet flats) or on
a pillow.
Do not mold directly to the foot. Use a heat protector such as a towel, double socks or the shoe's insole.
Make sure the rear of the orthotic is not too far forward on the foot.
Make sure the medial side of the orthotic covers the arch entirely.
Either hold the foot in Subtalar Joint Neutral or Calcaneal Resting Position and have the patient press firmly down.
If molding directly in a gym shoe, use the insole as the heat protector. Place the orthotic under the insole and have the patient press down.
After the patient has molded the orthotic, place it in their shoes. It is most comfortable under the insole.


Break in Period

As with any new device in their shoe, there is a break in period.
If using the orthotic in gym shoes, place it under the insole.
If wearing it in dress shoes, use a little double sided tape to hold in place.
Have the patient wear the orthotic only 2 hours the first day.
Every additional day increase the time by 2 hours.
It uncomfortable, have them remove the orthotic, wait 2 hours and resume the break in period.
Atlas Biomechanics reccomends the patient return in two weeks for a follow-up and fine tuning of the orthotic.


Molding Tips

To avoid any problems, you want the patient to be happy with the fit before they leave the office.
Make sure the orthotic is feeling fine to the patient and fits well.
Remember this orthotic can be modified endless ways with the heat gun.
Sometimes the patient will feel that the arch is either too high or low, modify it to their comfort level.
You may see waves in the orthotic. This is the bony prominences of the foot that have been captured in the orthotic and is an accurate mold that should be comfortable on the foot.

Treat; Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Spur, Achilles Tendonitis, Arch Pain, Posterior Tibialis Dysfunction, Foot Fatigue, Knee Pain, Low Back Pain

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : How to use Ring Shaped Circle Corn Stick On Foot P...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to use Ring Shaped Circle Corn Stick On Foot P...: Ring shaped circle corn toe pads are 3/4" wide rings. They are 1/8" thick with adhesive backing. Medical grade hammertoe stick on ...

How to use Ring Shaped Circle Corn Stick On Foot Pads

Ring shaped circle corn toe pads are 3/4" wide rings. They are 1/8" thick with adhesive backing. Medical grade hammertoe stick on circle foot ring corn cushions are the same medical quality corn cushions as dispensed from Doctor's Offices.

They come as 100 bulk circle ring corn pads per pack and are 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick stick on pads. We manufacturer them as either foam or felt. Toe pads are made to protect hammertoes, corns, and soft corns. They are produced in the USA of medical grade felt or foam. Circle round corn cushions used to treat hammertoes on feet. Decreases friction on the hammertoe knuckles that cause corns on feet.

How to use Atlas Biomechanics' Circle Round Corn Ring Stick On Foot Pads
+ apply corn pad to a clean and dry foot
+ position corn pad so that the opening is placed around the affected corn
+ remove the corn pad for at least 5 hours per day or night to allow skin the breathe
+ after use each day, remove corn pad gently by slowly peeling it away from the skin
+ do not place corn pad on open skin.
+ if irritation, discomfort or any problems discontinue use and notify your physician

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon Stabilizer Plate Insole Treating Hallux Rig...

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon Stabilizer Plate Insole Treating Hallux Rig...: Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Limitus are painful foot conditions that are hard to treat conservatively. Using a carbon stabilizer plate insole ...

Carbon Stabilizer Plate Rigid Insole Treating Hallux Rigidus / Limitus

Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Limitus are painful foot conditions that are hard to treat conservatively. When using a carbon stabilizer rigid plate, the big toe joint (1st MPJ) has decreased painful range of motion. Using a carbon stabilizer plate insole is often overlooked when treating these conditions. The difference in Hallux Rigidus and Limitus is the degree of limitation.

When the big toe (hallux) dorsiflexs and runs into the first metatarsal head, boney spurring will occur on the top of the big toe joint (first MPJ). The big toe joint (1st MPJ) joint will also narrow and become arthritic. Range of motion of the big toe joint will become painful.

Treating it with a carbon stabilizer plate insole will limit the painful range of motion in these patients. Carbon foot plates are thin, about 2 mm thick which allows easy shoe placement. They are also simple to remove and place in different shoes. The carbon steel stabilizer plate insoles material is rigid to limit forefoot range of motion. A typical carbon rigid plate will last several years. One can either use the carbon foot rigid insole as a stand alone treatment or in conjunction with other conservative treatments.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Carbon Steel Stabilizer Plate Insoles, Heel Lifts and Heat Moldable Orthotics.

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Treat Achilles Tendinitis with Heel Lifts

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Treat Achilles Tendinitis with Heel Lifts: Achilles tendinitis is a common foot injury for both athletes and women who wear high heels. The calf muscle (Gastroc-Soleus) blends into a...

Atlas Biomechanics : Why Use Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments?

Atlas Biomechanics : Why Use Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments?: Semmes Weinstein monofilaments may seem like a simple device at first glance, they are critical to lessening foot ulceration in diabetics a...

Why Use Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments?

Semmes Weinstein monofilaments may seem like a simple device at first glance, they are critical to lessening foot ulceration in diabetics and ensuing leg loss from amputation. Diabetic patients with loss of protective sensation (LOPS) neuropathy are 6-7 times more likely to develop a foot ulceration.

When healthcare providers and patients can establish peripheral neuropathy, (loss of protective sensation), they can take the necessary safeguards to protect their feet and avert diabetic peripheral neuropathy foot ulceration. Semmes Weinstein monofilament wire testing has been widely adopted by the International Diabetes Federation, the World Health Organization and the American Diabetes Association in identification of loss of protective sensation (LOPS).

Semmes Weinstein monofilament testing is simple to use. In an American Diabetic Association study, the majority of patients (87%) can self-screen the test with high accuracy (ADA 1998).

Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments 5.07 10g Neuropathy Diabetic Testing Kits

- 5.07 10g Neuropathy Diabetic Testing Kits
- 20 disposable monofilaments, all calibrated to deliver the standard 10-gram force range.
- Monofilaments are the most effective method of testing for loss of protective sensation (LOPS) in diabetic patients
- Uses stringent protocols to maintain the integrity of our product and 10-gram force range in full compliance with FDA standards.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : 6mm ( 1/4" ) Heel Lift is the Most Prescribed Shoe...

Atlas Biomechanics : 6mm ( 1/4" ) Heel Lift is the Most Prescribed Shoe...:  Achilles tendonitis is frequently treated with in shoe heel lifts. Per our survey with Atlas Biomechanics prescribing practitioners, the 6 ...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Perform a Semmes Weinstein Neuropathy Skin ...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Perform a Semmes Weinstein Neuropathy Skin ...: The American Diabetes Association recommends that all patients with diabetes should be screened for loss of protective sensation in their fe...

Atlas Biomechanics : Treating Metatarsal Stress Fractures with a Rigid ...

Atlas Biomechanics : Treating Metatarsal Stress Fractures with a Rigid ...: Toe and stress fractures are a common and painful medical condition easily treated with carbon or steel stabilizer plates. Toe and stress fr...

Foot Stress Fractures Treated with a Carbon Rigid Stabilizer Plate Insole

Metatarsal foot stress fractures are a common and painful foot condition. These stress fractures are easily treated with carbon rigid stabilizer plate insoles. Doctors usually treat metatarsal stress fractures with a Cam Walker splint, walking cast or an open toe surgery shoe. Some patients are unable to use the Cam Walker or surgery shoe. They are heavy and hard to get used to. Patients would prefer wearing their own shoes. For example, many patients are unable to drive a car wearing a cast. An alternative is to place a rigid plate in the existing shoe. This will all the fracture to be stabilized. A carbon rigid stabilizer plate insole is placed in the patient's shoe. Carbon rigid plates will limit range of motion of the metatarsal to speed healing of the stress fracture.

A carbon stabilizer rigid plate insole is manufactured from medical grade carbon fiber. They are extremely thin, only 2 mm thick. The carbon fiber is rigid. The carbon rigid plate insole is placed in the patient's casual/gym shoe, usually under the shoe's insole. They are not designed for dress shoes. For proper placement, the shoe’s existing insole should be removed or the rigid plate placed under the shoe's insole. This all depends on the shoe’s fit and comfort level. Atlas Biomechanics produces our carbon rigid plates as a pair. The patient can use the rigid insole in more than one shoe.

To treat a metatarsal foot stress fractures, the forefoot should be immobile. A carbon stabilizer rigid plate insole is designed to stiffen the shoe. This allows the toe or stress foot fracture to be immobile and allow healing. It reduces the range of motion of the forefoot. It also limits the dorsiflexion of the metatarsal joint which prevents the toe range of motion. The more limiting range of motion in the foot, the faster the healing time of the fracture.

Atlas Biomechanics manufacturers three types of rigid stabilizer plate insoles.

Full Length Spring Steel Stabilizer

Half Length Spring Steel Stabilizer

Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Plate



Steel or carbon stabilizer plate insoles treat stress and toe fractures.



Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Heel Lifts, Stabilizer Plates and Heat Moldable Orthotics.

Atlas Biomechanics : Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Wire 5.07 10g Neurop...

Atlas Biomechanics : Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Wire 5.07 10g Neurop...: The American Diabetes Association recommends that all patients with diabetes should be screened for loss of protective sensation in their fe...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Cushion a Painful Corn on a HammerToe?

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Cushion a Painful Corn on a HammerToe?: Hammertoes are a common foot condition affecting millions of Americans. Unfortunately, many of them have not idea how to cushion a painful h...

How to Cushion a Painful Corn on a HammerToe?

Hammertoes are a common foot condition affecting millions of Americans. Unfortunately, many of them have not idea how to cushion a painful hammer toe. When a toe is crooked at the joint it is called a hammertoe. The most common area to become painful is on the top of the joint. The top of the crooked toe will rub against the shoe. Over time, a painful corn will develop. A hammertoe corn is just thick skin from the shoe pressure.

There are many ways to cushion the painful hammertoe corn. One of the most common is to apply a corn cushion pad on the crooked toe. A toe corn pad can be made of foam or felt. The most common is felt. The backing of the pad has adhesive to stick the pad to the skin. A toe corn cushion pad has a hole in it. The hole is situated over the knuckle/joint where the toe rubs on the shoe. This will disperse the shoe pressure around the joint where the corn is located.

Before applying the corn pad, one must make sure the toe skin is clean and dry. Creams or lotion should not be used on the crooked hammertoe before applying the corn pad or it will not stick properly. 

Another simple way to cushion a painful toe corn is with lambs wool. Lamb's wool is woven around the crooked to alleviate the friction and pressure of the shoe rubbing on the hammertoe.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Rubber Heel Wedges

Atlas Biomechanics : Rubber Heel Wedges: Rubber Heel Wedges can be used for pronation or supination problems of the foot and ankle. Heel wedges are designed to help align the calcan...

Rubber Heel Wedges

Rubber Heel Wedges can be used for pronation or supination problems of the foot and ankle. Heel wedges are designed to help align the calcaneus (heel) at the SubTalar Joint during ambulation to limit excessive pronation or supination. Heel wedges improve foot function by stabilizing weak, rotating ankles, knee and lower back issues.

Rubber varus heel wedge is useful for patients with over pronation, plantar fasciitis, heel spur, weak unstable ankles, and medial knee pain. The rubber heel wedge is placed on the medial side of the shoe to treat varus issues. To treat valgus issues, the rubber heel wedge is placed on the later side of the heel in the shoe. 

Atlas Biomechanics' rubber heel wedges are 7 degrees and manufactured from medical grade rubber. They will not flatten out. The heel wedges can be flipped over to treat either varus or valgus conditions.

Research shows that patients with early medial osteoarthritis of the knee were treated with lateral heel wedges and were followed for a period of 7 years and 5 months to 12 years. Those who were treated with valgus heel wedges and analgesics showed a significantly greater improvement in pain score than those treated with analgesics only.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Sesamoiditis Treated With Dancer's Pads

Atlas Biomechanics : Sesamoiditis Treated With Dancer's Pads: Sesamoiditis is foot condition where the small bones under the big toe joint become inflamed. This can occur from an injury, overuse and poo...

Sesamoiditis Treated With Dancer's Pads

Sesamoiditis is foot condition where the small bones under the big toe joint become inflamed. This can occur from an injury, overuse and poor shoes. One of the most successful but not well know treatment is to use a dancers pad for sesamoiditis.

Dancers Sesmoiditis pads are foot cushions designed to off-load the ball of foot, especially the big to joint. They distribute the weight around the sesamoid bones to allow them to heal. Dancer's pads are manufactured in adhesive backed felt of foam and a self-sticking, re-usable gel. The felt and foam sesamoid pads can be placed either in the shoe or directly on the foot. Most physicians will apply them directly to the foot for greater effect.

When the area surrounding the sesamoid bones in the foot becomes inflamed, the result is a painful condition called sesamoiditis. Sesamoiditis affects the area under the big toe, causing discomfort in the foot during normal activities like walking. Searching your symptoms online might bring up rest as the best way to relieve sesamoid pain, but taking time off work is not always feasible. Even though avoiding walking isn’t practical for many people, treating sesamoid pain is easy, inexpensive and convenient with self-adhesive dancers’ pads. Cushioned felt sesamoid pads from Atlas Biomechanics come in packs of 100, so you can save money by taking advantage of wholesale pricing. Our sesamoiditis pads are made in the United States from top-quality materials. Find yours today, and be sure to read more about treating sesamoiditis in our on-site resource library.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Foam Toe Separators, How to use and choose the cor...

Atlas Biomechanics : Foam Toe Separators, How to use and choose the cor...: Foam toe separators are an inexpensive, durable and comfortable medical device to cushion and support toes that are crooked, have corns or r...

Atlas Biomechanics : Puncture Resistant Steel Insoles

Atlas Biomechanics : Puncture Resistant Steel Insoles: Puncture resistant steel insoles from Atlas Biomechanics are designed to prevent nails and other sharp metal objects from cutting into the ...

Atlas Biomechanics : Prevent Painful Hammertoe Corns with Foam Toe Sepa...

Atlas Biomechanics : Prevent Painful Hammertoe Corns with Foam Toe Sepa...: 3 layer foam toe separators are simple, inexpensive medical devices designed to cushion and protect crooked toes and corn in between toes. ...

Atlas Biomechanics : Morton's Neuroma Treated With Metatarsal Foot Pads...

Atlas Biomechanics : Morton's Neuroma Treated With Metatarsal Foot Pads...: A Morton's neuroma is a pinched nerve in the ball of the foot. It occurs especially in woman who wear high heels or tight shoes. Metata...

Atlas Biomechanics : Heel Lifts to Treat Chronic Lower Back Pain

Atlas Biomechanics : Heel Lifts to Treat Chronic Lower Back Pain: Heel lifts are an inexpensive simple medical device designed to treat limb length discrepancy. Patients with limb length discrepancy often h...

Atlas Biomechanics : Custom Orthotics in Ski Boots, Improved Control an...

Atlas Biomechanics : Custom Orthotics in Ski Boots, Improved Control an...: Custom orthotics are an underutilized component for skiers. They can improve control and comfort. The typical down hill skier's lower...

Atlas Biomechanics : Adjustable Cork Heel Lift, With Built In Varus or ...

Atlas Biomechanics : Adjustable Cork Heel Lift, With Built In Varus or ...: Atlas Biomechanics spent 2 years developing a new type of heel lift, the Triple V Heel Lift. The Triple V Adjustable Cork Heel Lift has var...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to use Gel, Re-usable Stick On Foot Callus Pad...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to use Gel, Re-usable Stick On Foot Callus Pad...: Stick on gel foot pads will cushion and protect callus and bunions. They are really easy to use. When you spend all day on your feet, prop...

Atlas Biomechanics : Indications for a Heel Wedge

Atlas Biomechanics : Indications for a Heel Wedge: Varus or Valgus Heel Wedge can help treat over pronation or supination of the subtalar joint. They a are a simple inexpensive medical device...

Indications for a Heel Wedge

Varus or Valgus Heel Wedge can help treat over pronation or supination of the subtalar joint. They a are a simple inexpensive medical device that is placed under the shoe's insole at the back of the shoe.

A varus or valgus heel wedges that can be easily fabricated from our adjustable heel lift, the Triple V Heel Lift are meant to decrease either supination or pronation of the subtalar joint. Improving the stabilization of the subtalar joint with a varus or valgus heel wedge can improve foot, ankle, knee, hip and lower back function. A heel wedge can improve an abnormal heel strike and decrease painful joint motion further up the kinetic chain.

Indications for a Varus Heel Wedge:
1. Excessive subtalar joint pronation (flatfoot, collapsing arch)
2. Medial ankle sprains
3. Shin splints
4. Medial knee syndromes
5. Plantar fasciitis
6. Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Indications for a Valgus Heel Wedge:
1. Excessive subtalar joint supination
2. Lateral ankle sprains
3. Lateral knee syndromes
4. Peroneal tendonitis

Atlas Biomechanics manufacturers heel wedges in either rubber or cork here in the USA.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Adjustable Gel HammerToe Crest Buttress Pads To Re...

Atlas Biomechanics : Adjustable Gel HammerToe Crest Buttress Pads To Re...: Adjustable gel hammertoe crest/buttress pads are an inexpensive, simple medical device to help raise and cushion contracted and crooked toes...

Adjustable Gel HammerToe Crest Buttress Pads To Relieve Hammertoe Pain

Adjustable gel hammertoe crest/buttress pads are an inexpensive, simple medical device to help raise and cushion contracted and crooked toes.

These are medical grade hammertoe Crest/Buttress Pads. They are the same Crest/Buttress pads as dispensed from Doctor's Offices.

Adjustable Gel HammerToe Crest Buttress Pads

- Adjustable toe loop for control fit and comfort
- 3 adjustable gel crest pads per pack.
- These hammertoe crest toe pads are made to protect hammertoes, help straighten hammertoes and corns.
- Our foot pads are produced in the USA of medical grade gel.
- Crest pads used to treat corns on feet.

Gel Crest/Buttress Pad splint will relieve pain from distal toe corns, hammertoes and digit trauma.
They are washable and re usable.
Helps lift and straighten crooked hammer toes.
Reduces pressure at tips and tops of contracted hammertoes.
Caution for use with diabetics and patients with poor circulation because they may over tighten the loop due to decreased sensation.
Center placed over affected area and pad surrounds sore area and off loads. Adjust strap over toe.
Gel pad creates a barrier between shoe and toe.
Choose Right or Left adjustable gel hammertoe crest pads.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) with ...

Atlas Biomechanics : Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) with ...: Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) is a program designed to lower ulcer and amputations in diabetic patients. One of the mos...

Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) with Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Wire

Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) is a program designed to lower ulcer and amputations in diabetic patients.

One of the most important screens for diabetic patients is the loss of sensation in their feet (neuropathy). The Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) Foot Screen uses a Semmes Weinstein 5.07 monofilament wire to test for diabetic neuropathy. Monofilaments are the most effective method and least expensive testing for loss of protective sensation (LOPS) in diabetic patients. All physicians should be performing this foot screen on all their diabetic patients at least once per year.

Approved for single patient use, our monofilament test for diabetic neuropathy presents an easy, inexpensive test to predict a patient’s risk for developing LOPS. Screening a patient for LOPS using the Semmes Weinstein neuropathy skin test is simple and non-invasive for adults, children and seniors. Save money for your practice by ordering your diabetic foot neuropathy tests in bulk from Atlas Biomechanics.

Atlas Biomechanics' Semmes Weinstein Monofilaments 5.07 10g Neuropathy Diabetic Testing Kits come as 20 individual filaments. They are FDA approved at 10g of force and made in the USA.

How to Perform a Semmes Weinstein Neuropathy Skin Test

1. Have the patient in a sitting position with shoes and socks off.
2. Explain to the patient that you’re screening/testing for neuropathy (loss of skin nerve feeling).
3. Touch the Semmes-Weinstein nylon monofilament wire to the patient’s arm to show what the touch feels like.
4. Tell the patient to respond “Yes” each time he or she feels the pressure of the 5.07 monofilament wire on the foot during the exam.
5. Tell the patient to shut their eyes during the exam.
6. Hold the monofilament wire perpendicular to the patient’s foot. Press it against the foot, increasing the pressure until the monofilament bends into a C shape. (The patient should sense the monofilament by the time it bows.)
7. Hold the monofilament in place for about 1 second. Press the monofilament to the skin so it buckles at one of two times as you say “Time one” or “Time two.” Have the patient identify at which time he or she was touched. Randomize the sequence of applying the filament throughout the examination.
8. Locations for testing: On both feet, use the first, third, and fifth metatarsal heads and plantar surface of the distal hallux and third toe. Avoid callused areas.
9. Record response on foot screening form with “+” for Yes and “–” for No.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

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Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Plates Insoles, Full Length Limit Fore-Foot, Metatarsal Joints & Turf Toe

Carbon Rigid Stabilizer Plates Insoles, Full Length

Stabilizer / Insole Plates to Limit Fore-Foot, Metatarsal Joints & Turf Toe

1 Pair
Carbon 2mm Medical Grade
Used to stiffen the sole of the shoe.
Limits Range of Motion of the Forefoot and Midfoot.
Makes shoe Non-Flexible.
Extremely thin carbon stabilizer plate insole, 1/8" thick.
Comfortable and durable felt top cover.
Our carbon insole rigid plates are constructed to Limit Dorsiflexion at the metatarsal joints.
Immobilizes toe joint to prevent it from bending during walking and sports.

Indications of the Carbon Insoles- Full  Stabilizer Plates
- Problems requiring a Rigid or Semi-Rigid foot bed
- Turf Toe
- Hallux Limitus / Hallux Rigidus
- Forefoot Pain
- Metatarsalgia
- Cuboid Syndrome
- Freiburg's Infraction
- Bunionectomy
- Foot Stability Post-op
- Shin Splints
- Stress Fractures
- Toe Fractures

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

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Stress Fractures Treated with Carbon Steel Stabilizer Plate Insoles

To treat stress metatarsal fractures, the forefoot should be immobile.  What a steel or carbon stabilizer plate insole does is stiffen the shoe. This allows the metatarsal stress fracture to be immobilized. This reduces the range of motion of the forefoot. It also limits the dorsiflexion of the metatarsal joint which prevents the toe range of motion. The more limiting range of motion, the faster the healing time of the stress fracture.

Toe and stress fractures are a common and painful medical condition easily treated with carbon or steel stabilizer plates. Toe and stress fractures are usually treated with a cast, splint or an open toe surgery shoe.

Carbon or Steel Stabilizer plate insoles are either manufactured from 3 mm medical grade carbon fiber or steel.  They are thin and rigid. The turfliner steel or carbon plate is placed in a casual/gym shoe. For proper placement, the shoe’s existing insole should be removed or placed under the insole. It all depends on the shoe’s fit.

Atlas Biomechanics manufacturers three types of stabilizer plate insoles.

- Full-Length Spring Steel Stabilizer Plate
- Half Length Spring Steel Stabilizer Plate
- Carbon Stabilizer Plate

Steel or carbon stabilizer plate insoles treat stress and toe fractures.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Lamb's Wool for Toe Cushioning

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Lamb's Wool for Toe Cushioning

Lambswool is a great way to cushion crooked hammertoes. Whether it be painful toe corns, an irritation between toes, shoes rubbing on toe knuckles or excessive sweating between digits.

Lambswool is an overlooked medical treatment for these conditions. It used to be the go to medical treatment for painful hammertoes. It is inexpensive, ease of use, natural and allows air to flow to the skin. Recently, gel or foam padding is more popular. Unfortunately, the adhesive may irritate the skin and may cause sores. Also, these newer treatment options do not allow air to flow to the skin.

Lamb's wool is a soft, comfortable material. They come in strands that can be easily pulled off of the amount you need to wrap a toe. Not all lambswool is the same. Atlas Biomechanics' lamb's wool is manufactured for medical grade usage. Imperfections are removed.

To properly cushion one crooked hammertoe with lambswool just pull off a small strand. Wrap around the area that needs to be cushioned, especially the toe knuckle. Carefully roll on your sock of stocking. Do not use too much. If you use too much, it can be bulky in the shoe. Usually, with lambswool, less is more.

An example of how Lamb's Wool can help with toe corn pain is a physician who told us about his patient. She was a 82 year old who have numerous contracted toes. She could not wear normal shoe gear without pain. Her skin was thin and easily irritated. Her physician would trim her corns and apply an adhesive felt corn pad. After several treatment sessions, her knuckles where the corns were located became red and irritated.  The physician then started using Atlas Biomechanics medical grade lamb's wool. The irritation and redness started to go away after three days. The patient to this day, she continues to use lambswool without any difficulties. 

Lamb's wool is a good way to cushion toes.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics 

Atlas Biomechanics : Lambs Wool for Toe Cushioning and Protection

Atlas Biomechanics : Lambs Wool for Toe Cushioning and Protection: Lamb’s wool is a natural material that will mold to the shape of your foot and allow to air flow between toes. This is not something that a ...

Lambs Wool for Toe Cushioning and Protection

Lamb’s wool is a natural material that will mold to the shape of your foot and allow to air flow between toes. This is not something that a foam, felt or silicone pad can do. More people should try inexpensive lambs wool for their foot care needs.

Lambswool has been used for numerous foot and toe issues for years. Unfortunately, newer and less effective cushions are being used by the general public and physicians. Lambs wool is an effective and less costly toe and foot pain treatment option.

Lamb’s Wool is versatile in its uses.

- To treat one crooked hammertoe to prevent corn formation and shoe irritation. Just pull a small strand of lambswool and gently rotate one or two times around the digit.

- Maceration and fungal skin infections between toes pull a larger strand of lambswool and weave in between all 5 toes to allow air flow. Lambs wool will allow air to circulate in between the toes to dry out over wet skin (maceration).

- The tips of crooked hammertoes are painful and need to be cushioned. Then two small pieces of lambswool would be needed. One small strand is placed over the toe tip and the second is then wrapped around the toe to secure the first.

- For ballet pointe shoes, a larger piece is wrapped over the first through the fifth toes, covering the tips. Then another large piece is wrapped over the metatarsals to lock in the toe part.

- Another way to cushion ballet pointe shoes is to take a large strand and place it into the toe box of the pointe shoe. Then wear the shoe for several minutes. The lambswool will mold to the shape of the dancer’s foot.


Atlas Biomechanics manufacturers medical grade lambswool to treat toe issues and ballet pointe shoes.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

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