Atlas Biomechanics : What is the Best Corn Pad for the Little Toe?

Atlas Biomechanics : What is the Best Corn Pad for the Little Toe?:  Painful Corns on the little toe is a common complaint among patients. A frequent question is what shape of corn pad is the best for the lit...

What is the Best Corn Pad for the Little Toe?

 Painful Corns on the little toe is a common complaint among patients. A frequent question is what shape of corn pad is the best for the little toe. A circle shaped toe pad would be the best to cushion and treat painful 5th toe corns. 

Little toe corns are usually caused by shoe friction against the 5th proximal phalanx head. To eliminate the shoe pressure against the little toe a corn pad would be beneficial. There are many shapes of toe pads that can be used. Most are either too large or bulky. If the toe corn cushion is too large, it will cause more pressure on the toe and the patient will have difficulty wearing shoes, especially with high heel shoes.

Ring shaped donut toe corn pads are only 3/4" wide. They also can be easily trimmed for a custom fit. Many patient trim the circle corn cushions in half. This will make the toe cushion into a half moon shape for even more customization.

Circle shaped corn pads come in medical grade felt or foam and have an adhesive backing. They come in 1/8" thick.

So the best corn pad for the little toe and for high heel shoes would be the ring donut circle shaped toe pads.

Teri

Atlas Biomechanics

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

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Foot Plate Insole Treating...

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

Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Foot Plate Insole Treating Hallux Rigidus / Limitus

 Hallux Rigidus and Hallux Limitus are painful foot conditions that are hard to treat conservatively. 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 of the 1st MPJ (big toe joint). Most of the pain in Hallux Rigidus/Limitus occurs at heel lift causing dorsiflexion at the 1st MPJ.

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

Treating it with a carbon stabilizer plate insole will limit the painful range of motion in these patients with Hallux Limitus and Hallux Rigidus. 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 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 carbon rigid foot plates.

Atlas Biomechanics : How can foot callus be prevented?

Atlas Biomechanics : How can foot callus be prevented?:  Foot cushion pads are an inexpensive treatment option for many patients. It can help prevent surgery and more expensive treatment alternati...

How can foot callus be prevented?

 Foot cushion pads are an inexpensive treatment option for many patients. It can help prevent surgery and more expensive treatment alternatives. How can foot callus be prevented?

How can foot callus be prevented?

1. Eliminate ill fitting shoes. Shoes can be either too tight causing pressure or too loose causing friction. Either way, by wearing a proper fitting shoe will help decrease callus formation.

2. Eliminate high heel shoes. High heel shoes will cause toes to be pushed up (dorsiflexed) and shifts the bottom fat pad off the metatarsal bones. If one must wear high heel shoes, wearing a callus pad or metatarsal pad will help.

3. Wearing socks. Socks will cushion the foot, preventing the friction and pressure causing foot callus.

4. Correct abnormal gait. If one walks, jogs or runs wrong, then the pressure or friction will cause a callus. Wearing a corrective orthotic such as our heat mold orthotic will help decrease callus formation.

5. Prevent foot callus formation by wearing a callus pad to the affected area. Foam, felt or gel callus pads redistribute pressure and friction off the callus area.

Atlas Biomechanics manufacturers a full line of medical grade foot pads. These include U shaped callus pads, Oval callus pads, Dancer’s / Sesamoid pads, Corn pads, Ball of Foot / Metatarsal pads and Morton’s Neuroma pads.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Heel Lifts for Unequal Limb Length in Polio Patients

Atlas Biomechanics : Heel Lifts for Unequal Limb Length in Polio Patients:  Polio patients usually have a short leg and or scoliosis that can be treated with a common in shoe heel lift. This leg length discrepancy i...

Heel Lifts for Unequal Limb Length in Polio Patients

 Polio patients usually have a short leg and or scoliosis that can be treated with a common in shoe heel lift. This leg length discrepancy is permanent. Polio patients commonly will have lower back pain, hip, knee, and ankle pain due to the unequal leg length (short leg). Medical providers can easily treat the patient’s discomfort with a simple shoe heel lift. Usually, a heel lift that is dispensed is about 1/4 the limb length discrepancy. The proper height depends on the patient’s comfort level and how long they have had the short limb.

In shoe heel lifts are placed on the short limb side underneath the shoe’s insole. This allows the heel lift to sit firmly at the bottom of the shoe. Optimum control and comfort to the patient is then achieved. In shoe heel lifts can be manufactured from cork and EVA/rubber blend. They come in different heights to correct the leg discrepancy.

Atlas Biomechanics produces in shoe heel lifts here in the USA from medical grade rubber/cork and eva/rubber. They come in heights of 1/8″ (3mm) heel lift, 1/4″ (6mm) heel lift, 3/8″ (9mm) heel lift and 1/2″ (12mm) heel lift. An adjustable heel lift, that allows the heel riser to properly fit the short leg is a common type for polio patients. The 1/4″ heel lift is our most popular short leg lift for polio patients.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman-owned sports medical manufacturer of heel lifts, foot pads, and heat mold orthotics.

Atlas Biomechanics : Hockey Skate Custom Orthotics ( Ice Skate Arch Sup...

Atlas Biomechanics : Hockey Skate Custom Orthotics ( Ice Skate Arch Sup...:  Custom orthotics in hockey ice skates are used to increase the stability of the ankle, foot and knee. In the foot, it especially controls t...

Hockey Skate Custom Orthotics ( Ice Skate Arch Supports ) and Gait Cycle

 Custom orthotics in hockey ice skates are used to increase the stability of the ankle, foot and knee. In the foot, it especially controls the subtalar, midtarsal and ankle joints. If any of these joints are not in their most efficient  joint positions, then the ice skater will not have the most effective skating power.

The typical ice skater’s lower extremities never goes through a complete gait cycle. A skater ideally should have limited foot mechanics between the midstance and the beginning of propulsion, with slight knee flexion during the entire contact phase. When initiating a turn, an hockey skater will maintain their control by directing the inside knee medially and transferring the load inward to the foot’s medial edge. By internally rotating the tibia, a closed kinetic chain pronation of the foot will occur, which transfers the pressure through the skate boot through the blade’s inside edge.

Higher level hockey skaters will have a more subtle dynamic and the reverse is true for the beginner. When a hockey ice skater has an over pronated or unstable foot structure, they may a harder time turning as the medial arch of the foot may collapse within the skate boot before the edging force can be transferred.

Some indications you may need a hockey ice skate orthotic arch support.

1. Foot and or Ankle pain or fatigue with ice skating.

2. Weak crossovers.

3. Difficulty making a turn.

4. Knee and or Low Back pain or fatigue while skating.

5. Chronic fatigue or pain directly after skating.

A hockey ice skate orthotic should allow greater control with turning and crossovers. Usually, persons with ice skate custom arch support orthotics notice longer stride length and more explosive leg power. Ice skate custom arch supports should be thin for ease of placement, 3/4 length for toe room, semi rigid for control and adjustable for modifications. The best place for a hockey orthotic is under the skate’s insole for comfort, control and proper placement.

A heat moldable, direct contact orthotic from Atlas Biomechanics achieves all the above goals. It is only 1.3mm thick, fabricated with just a hot water bath, heat gun or toaster oven. Duplicate a lab built custom orthotic in less than 10 minutes.

Some Benefits of Our Heat Moldable Orthotics

*3/4 semi rigid sport orthotic shell.

*12mm heel cup for added control

*Medium profile (Sport Orthotic) to fit in most ice skates, gym, and casual shoes.

*1.3 mm thin. *Completely heat moldable and reheat formable.

*Proprietary material used to ease of mold.

*Total custom contact fit.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Heat Moldable Orthotics.

Atlas Biomechanics : Cork Adjustable Heel Lift with built in Varus/Valg...

Atlas Biomechanics : Cork Adjustable Heel Lift with built in Varus/Valg...: Atlas Biomechanics has developed a total new type of heel lift. We manufacture the only cork adjustable heel lift with a varus or valgus hee...

Cork Adjustable Heel Lift with built in Varus/Valgus Heel Wedge

Atlas Biomechanics has developed a total new type of heel lift. We manufacture the only cork adjustable heel lift with a varus or valgus heel wedge built into the device. This type of adjustable heel lift is more stabilizing to the short leg. We are the only ones producing such an in shoe heel lift.

Atlas Biomechanics Adjustable Heel Lift with varus or valgus heel wedge

*Three removable 3 mm (1/8 inch) rubber cork layers.

*Each layer is peelable to achieve the proper correction of limb length discrepancy.

*1/2 of the bottom layer can be peeled for varus or valgus correction.

The heel wedge part helps prevent pronation of the Subtalar Joint of the short limb.

Most short legs will have an inverted calcaneus, our heel lift brings the ground to the foot.

More stabilizing foundation to the short limb.

Rubber cork is durable, light weight and comfortable.

Easily fabricate either a Varus Heel Wedge or Valgus Heel Wedge.

Sizes: Small: women 4-7 Medium: women 8-10, men 7-9 Large: women 9-11, men 10-14

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

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

Atlas Biomechanics : Mole Skin Foot Pads To Treat Blisters and Calluses

Atlas Biomechanics : Mole Skin Foot Pads To Treat Blisters and Calluses:  Moleskin foot pads is a simple cushion used to treat numerous foot problems for almost 100 years. Moleskin is an inexpensive foot pads that...

Mole Skin Foot Pads To Treat Blisters and Calluses

 Moleskin foot pads is a simple cushion used to treat numerous foot problems for almost 100 years. Moleskin is an inexpensive foot pads that are a thin felt cushion with an adhesive backing. The most common shape of a mole skin pad is the kidney shaped foot pad.

Foot calluses and blisters are usually caused by shoe friction or pressure on the skin. This is usually due to the shoe rubbing on a bone in the shoe. In the case of a callus, the underlying skin is trying to protect it self by growing more skin. Over production of this abnormal skin growth will cause a callus to form.

Blisters are also caused by a rubbing shoe from irritation or pressure. Instead of a callus formation, the skin will try to protect itself by forming a fluid filled sac.

By wearing a mole skin pad the abnormal shoe friction over a bone is dispersed upon the pad and not the skin. Many athletes will wear them to protect a boney prominence. Women who wear high heeled shoes also will use moleskin pads to prevent shoe irritation.

The most common areas using  moleskin on the foot are the metatarsals ( ball of foot ) and behind the heel. The posterior heel area is very susceptible to blister formation since the shoe riding up and down on the foot will cause skin irritation and possible blister formation. The ball of foot area gets a pressure from the ground and especially if the shoe does not have enough cushioning. People with a thin plantar fat pad especially can benefit from a moleskin foot pad.

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 : 2020 Heel Lift Study For Post Hip/Knee Replacement...

Atlas Biomechanics : 2020 Heel Lift Study For Post Hip/Knee Replacement...: Heel Lift Study For Post Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Patients Heel lifts have been used in post hip and knee replacement surgery patien...

2020 Heel Lift Study For Post Hip/Knee Replacement Surgery Patients

Heel Lift Study For Post Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Patients

Heel lifts have been used in post hip and knee replacement surgery patients ever since the surgeries’ beginnings. Atlas Biomechanics' 2020 unscientific survey is from our practitioners who dispense our heel lifts.  Here are the results from the survey. Over 382 health care practitioners who dispense Atlas Biomechanics’ heel lifts responded to our survey request.

1) Practitioners dispensing heel lifts post hip replacement surgery.

Orthopedic Surgeons 35%, Physical Therapists 28%, Chiropractors 22%, Podiatrists 8%, Others 7%

2) Heel height discrepancy found.

9 mm heel height discrepancy 42%

6 mm heel height discrepancy 35%

12 mm heel height discrepancy 11%

3 mm heel height discrepancy 8%

Others 4%

3) Most common complaints of patients with leg length discrepancy post hip replacement surgery.

lower back pain 33%

knee pain 32%

unsteady gait 20%

ankle pain 10%

others 4%

4) Most common heel lift height dispensed

6 mm heel lift 34%

12 mm heel lift 22%

3 mm heel lift 23%

 9 mm heel lift 21%

Thank you to all of our practitioners who completed our survey and who use our heel lifts.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a sports medical manufacturer of Heel Lifts, Foot Pads, and Heat Moldable Orthotics. Heel Lifts produced are 3, 6, 9 and 12 mm heights. We also produce cork lifts and adjustable heel lifts.

Atlas Biomechanics : Callus Foot Pads: Felt, Foam or Gel, What is the D...

Atlas Biomechanics : Callus Foot Pads: Felt, Foam or Gel, What is the D...: So what is the difference between foam, felt and reusable gel callus foot pads? The typical callus pad is typically manufactured from one of...

Callus Foot Pads: Felt, Foam or Gel, What is the Difference?

So what is the difference between foam, felt and reusable gel callus foot pads? The typical callus pad is typically manufactured from one of three materials. These materials are medical grade felt, foam and gel. All of them will off load a painful foot callus to decrease the pain and help prevent them from returning.

Lets discuss the felt callus pad. It is the most common material used in foot pads. The most common material for a  callus pad is a felt. Medical grade felt is produced from a blend of cotton and Rayon. The cotton/Rayon padding is compressed in to sheets called felt. The advantages of felt callus pads are that the material breathes with allows sweat to wick away from the body. Also these callus protectors are easily cut to form a more custom fit. Felt is denser than foam callus pads and will hold its thickness longer. Felt also allows the user to peel off the material to make the pad thinner. Felt callus pads usually come in 1/8" or 1/4" thickness and have an adhesive backing to all the pad to stick to the skin or into the shoe.

The second most common callus foot cushion material is a foam callus pad. Foam is produced from petrochemicals in to sheets that are cut to form the foot pad. Foam does not breathe as much as felt does.  Foam callus foot pads are more of a spongy and flexible than the felt.  A foam callus pad will compress faster than the felt one. Some patients prefer the foam due to its spongy feel. Just like the felt callus foot pads, the foam one also are produced in 1/8" or 1/4" thickness and have an adhesive backing.

Gel callus pads are the newest type to be produced. The advantages of the gel callus pad is how long it lasts. It can be used over and over again and it will not compress. The bottom of the gel foot cushion is sticky. The gel is not as spongy and soft as either the felt or foam material. Gel callus pads also cost more to produce. 

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

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

Atlas Biomechanics : Felt Arch Support Pads to Treat Plantar Fasciitis/...

Atlas Biomechanics : Felt Arch Support Pads to Treat Plantar Fasciitis/...:  Felt arch support pads are an inexpensive alternative to treat plantar fasciitis and heel spur syndrome. A felt arch support pad is a soft ...

Felt Arch Support Pads to Treat Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Spurs

 Felt arch support pads are an inexpensive alternative to treat plantar fasciitis and heel spur syndrome. A felt arch support pad is a soft orthotic made of medical grade 1/4 inch felt. The advantages of a felt arch support are several. Just place the device in a shoe, no need to cast or heat mold an orthotic. The felt will mold over time (usually in two days) to the shape of the foot. This provides superior longitudinal arch control. The 3/4 length provides for extra toe room in the shoe. Since the felt arch support is flexible, there is an ease to modifications. The light weight cotton felt is comfortable in the shoe.

Atlas Biomechanics manufactures arch pads in the USA from medical grade felt. Arch cushions have adhesive on one side. Either apply them to the skin or directly to the shoe.

Teri

Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Budin Splints Treating Hammertoe and Ball of Foot ...

Atlas Biomechanics : Budin Splints Treating Hammertoe and Ball of Foot ...:  A Budin Splint is a simple medical device that can help alleviate the discomfort of painful crooked hammertoes and ball of foot pain. The B...

Budin Splints Treating Hammertoe and Ball of Foot Pain

 A Budin Splint is a simple medical device that can help alleviate the discomfort of painful crooked hammertoes and ball of foot pain. The Budin Splint is also called a hammertoe regulator or crooked toe splint has been used for several decades due to its treatment success.The Budin Splint is basically a simple cushioned metatarsal pad with one, two or three adjustable elastic loops. The loop is placed over the crooked toe and the metatarsal pad cushion is positioned on the ball of the foot. As the ball of foot pad pushes up, the hammertoe is straightened at the MPJ by the elastic loop. 

Many patients have noticed that when they wear the Budin Splint for a period of time, that their crooked hammertoe becomes more straight. It all depends on how bad the hammertoe is to begin with. The Budin Splint is meant to wear with on your feet with shoes or socks. It doesn’t work when sleeping. One should place the Budin splint as far back on the hammertoe and gently tighten the adjustable loop. Over tightening the adjustable loops can constrict circulation in patients with Diabetes and peripheral vascular disease. With proper use a Budin Splint can help straighten hammertoes and cushion the ball of feet.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

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

High Heels causing Achilles Tendinitis treated with Heel Lifts

Women's love of their high heel shoes is causing an epidemic of Achilles tendinitis. When high heel shoes are worn the ankle joint is in a plantar or downward position for several hours. This plantarflexed ankle position will over a long period of time can cause the Achilles tendon and Gastroc Soleus muscle to shorten. When the high heel shoe is removed and the woman then walks barefoot or with a gym shoe, the Achilles tendon can become injured from an abnormal pull due to the shortening. The pin point pain usually occurs where the Achilles tendon insertions into the heel bone (calcaneous). Many medical practitioners have seen this Achilles tendinitis in their offices, patients who wear high heel shoes and then put on gym shoes or go barefoot.

Achilles tendinitis can be difficult to treat. Some common treatment options are stretching, NSAIDs, proper shoe gear and physical therapy. The medical practitioner should also consider wearing an in shoe heel lift to treat the shortened Gastroc Soleus and Achilles tendon. This simple medical device is a must for proper rehabilitation of Achilles tendinitis. During rehab, the patient should be wearing lower heels or better, a causal shoe. But the short Achilles would still be pulling abnormally. Inserting a heel lift into the shoe allows the tight Achilles slack, allowing for faster healing times. The most popular lift height for treating Achilles tendinitis is the 1/4 inch (6 mm) heel lift.  

Heel lifts for Achilles tendinitis due to high shoes is a must for faster heal times and pain relief.  

Atlas Biomechanics is a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Heel Lifts, Foot Pads and Heat Moldable Orthotics.

  

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : High Heels causing Achilles Tendinitis treated wit...

Atlas Biomechanics : High Heels causing Achilles Tendinitis treated wit...: Woman love their high heel shoes is causing an epidemic of Achilles tendinitis. When high heel shoes are worn the ankle joint is in a planta...

Atlas Biomechanics : Gait and Heel Lifts

Atlas Biomechanics : Gait and Heel Lifts: For efficient locomotion, a symmetrical and well aligned body is essential. When the pelvis is tilted by leg length discrepancies, gravitati...

Gait and Heel Lifts

For efficient locomotion, a symmetrical and well aligned body is essential. When the pelvis is tilted by leg length discrepancies, gravitational forces weaken the SI joint and pelvic ligaments. These structures find themselves trying to maintain structural balance. Left untreated, many of these symptoms appear as the short leg destabilizes the pelvis by unleveling the sacral base. Painful lumbar compensations often travel all the way up through the atlantooccipital joint, as the spinal column is forced to rotate and accommodate the uneven sacral base.

A proper fitted heel lift can allivate many of these symptoms.

Atlas Biomechanics manufactures orthopedic heel lifts in corrects of 1/8", 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2". We also produce cork/rubber and EVA/rubber shoe lifts. Our adjustable heel lifts come with a built in varus or valgus heel wedge.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Felt Arch Pads are an Inexpensive Alternative to T...

Atlas Biomechanics : Felt Arch Pads are an Inexpensive Alternative to T...: Felt arch supports are an inexpensive alternative to treat plantar fasciitis and heel spur syndrome. A felt arch support pad is a soft cushi...

Felt Arch Pads are an Inexpensive Alternative to Treat Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Spurs

Felt arch supports are an inexpensive alternative to treat plantar fasciitis and heel spur syndrome. A felt arch support pad is a soft cushion made of medical grade cotton 1/4 inch felt. There is adhesive on one side of the arch cookie foot pad. One can either apply the arch pad directly to the skin or stick them on the arch of shoe.  The advantages of a felt arch support are several. Just place the device in a shoe, no need to cast or heat mold an orthotic. The felt will mold over time (usually in two days) to the shape of the foot. This provides superior longitudinal arch control. The 3/4 length provides for extra toe room in the shoe. Since the felt arch support is flexible, there is an ease to modifications. They are easy to trim. The light weight cotton felt is comfortable in the shoe.

Our felt arch cushion will support the plantar fascia to allow healing of plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. We manufacturer them here in the USA and only use medical grade adhesive backed felt.

Felt Arch Pads (10 Pack)

+ Felt Arch Support (Arch Cookie)
+ Relieves Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spur Pain
+ Superior Longitudinal Arch Support
+ Medical Grade 1/4" Skived (Beveled) Adhesive Backed Felt
+ Just Place in Shoe or on Foot
+ Felt Molds to Foot Structure
+ Great for Prefab Orthotic Dispensing
+ Provides Comfortable Control
+ Economical and Lightweight
+ Fits Most Shoes
+ No Need to Stock Multiple Sizes
+ Easy Modification
+ Made in USA

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

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

Atlas Biomechanics : Abnormal Gait, Short Limb and Heel Lifts

Atlas Biomechanics : Abnormal Gait, Short Limb and Heel Lifts: For efficient gait, a symmetrical and well aligned body is essential. When the pelvis is distorted by leg length discrepancies, gravitationa...

Atlas Biomechanics : Abnormal Gait, Short Limb and Heel Lifts

Atlas Biomechanics : Abnormal Gait, Short Limb and Heel Lifts: For efficient gait, a symmetrical and well aligned body is essential. When the pelvis is distorted by leg length discrepancies, gravitationa...

Abnormal Gait, Short Limb and Heel Lifts

For efficient gait, a symmetrical and well aligned body is essential. When the pelvis is distorted by leg length discrepancies, gravitational forces weaking the SI joint and pelvic ligaments. These structures find themselves trying to maintain structural balance. Left untreated, many symptoms appear as the short limb destabilizes the pelvis by unleveling the sacral base. Painful lumbar compensations often travel all the way up through the atlantooccipital joint, as the spinal column is forced to rotate and accommodate the uneven sacral base.

A proper fitted heel lift can alleviate many of these symptoms. Atlas Biomechanics' heel are produced in rubber/cork and EVA/rubber in 3, 6, 9 and 12 mm. Our most common prescribed height heel lift for a unequal limb length is the 6 mm ( 1/4" ).

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

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

Atlas Biomechanics : Cork Adjustable Heel Lift with built in Heel Wedge

Atlas Biomechanics : Cork Adjustable Heel Lift with built in Heel Wedge: Atlas Biomechanics is now manufacturing the only heel lift with a built in heel wedge. Our patient pending heel lift was in development for ...

Cork Adjustable Heel Lift with built in Heel Wedge

Atlas Biomechanics is manufacturing the only heel lift with a built in heel wedge. Our patient pending heel lift was in development for over two years. Thank you to our medical professional customers were requesting this type of heel lift/wedge. Most short limbs will have an inverted Calcaneus, our heel lift brings the ground to the foot. This will provide a more stabilizing foundation to the short leg and prevent over pronation of the Subtalar joint.

Cork Adjustable Heel Lift with Built in Heel Wedge features;

- Adjustable Heel Lift with built in Varus or Valgus heel wedge
- Three removable 3 mm (1/8 inch) rubber cork layers.
- Each layer is peelable to achieve the proper correction of leg length discrepancy.
- 1/2 of the bottom layer can be peeled for varus or valgus correction.
- Helps prevent pronation of the Subtalar Joint of the short leg.
- Most short limbs will have an inverted calcaneus, our heel lift brings the ground to the foot.
- More stabilizing foundation to the short limb.
- Easily fabricate either a Varus Heel Wedge or Valgus Heel Wedge

Sizes: Small: women 4-7 Medium: women 8-10, men 7-9 Large: women 9-11, men 10-14

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics



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

Atlas Biomechanics : Heel Lift Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis,

Atlas Biomechanics : Heel Lift Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis,: Achilles Tendinitis is a painful condition of the back of the lower leg. Usually, the person is an athlete or avid runner who suffers from A...

Heel Lift Treatment for Achilles Tendinitis,

Achilles Tendinitis is a painful condition of the back of the lower leg. Usually, the person is an athlete or avid runner who suffers from Achilles Tendinitis.  The pain is generally activity induced, and most commonly strenuous activity induced.  It can also cause pain walking up or down hills.  There are many different treatments for Achilles Tendinitis. Many podiatrists consider a heel lift to be the first and best treatment for Achilles tendonitis.

One of the obvious and best treatments is to place a heel lift for your shoes or sneakers.  This will help take some strain off the Achilles tendon by reducing the stress.  Heel lifts are an inexpensive first try treatment. When there is a heel lift in the shoe, it will decrease the pull of the tendon. Without the painful pull, a heel lift will allow the Achilles tendon to heal faster.

 One of the biggest treatment mistake you can have during Achilles tendon treatment is to have a cortisone injection into the Achilles to reduce the pain and swelling.  A cortisone shot can lead to a rupture of the Achilles and aggravate the problem.

At Atlas Biomechanics, we manufacturer numerous types of heel lifts. The most common question medical practitioners ask us is what height of heel lift if the best to treat Achilles tendinitis? Per our survey of  100s of our medical practitioner customers, a 6 mm (1/4") heel lift is the most common heel lift height used.

Atlas Biomechanics offers a range of sizes and styles to suit your heel lift  needs. We manufacturer adjustable heel lifts , cork / rubber heel lifts , and eva / rubber heel lifts.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Use a Foam Toe Separator

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Use a Foam Toe Separator: Foam toe separators are medical toe cushions that spread, prevent and treat painful toe corns. Toe separator can also help prevent hammertoe...

Atlas Biomechanics : Lambs Wool for Toe Cushion, Padding and Protection...

Atlas Biomechanics : Lambs Wool for Toe Cushion, Padding and Protection...: Medical grade lambswool has been used for many foot and toe issues by physicians for centuries.  Unfortunately, newer and less effective cus...

Lambs Wool for Toe Cushion, Padding and Protection

Medical grade lambswool has been used for many foot and toe issues by physicians for centuries.  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 that should be reexamined by physicians and their patients.

The Many Uses of Lamb's Wool

One of the benefits of Lamb’s Wool is its versatility.

1. Crooked hammertoe to prevent corn formation and shoe irritation. To cushion and prevent, just pull a small strand of lambswool and gently rotate one or two times around the digit.
2. Maceration and fungal skin infections between toes. Use 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).
3. If 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.
4. 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.
 5. 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.
6. Lamb’s wool is a natural material that will mold to the shape of your foot and allow air flow. This is not something that a foam, felt or silicone pad can do. More people should try lambs wool for their foot care needs.

Atlas Biomechanics only sources medical grade lambs wool.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Effects of Limb Length Discrepancy on Spinal Motio...

Atlas Biomechanics : Effects of Limb Length Discrepancy on Spinal Motio...: There was a study in Japan to evaluate the effect of limb length discrepancy on the changes in curvature of the normal spine during gait. Th...

Effects of Limb Length Discrepancy on Spinal Motion During Gait

There was a study in Japan to evaluate the effect of limb length discrepancy on the changes in curvature of the normal spine during gait. The researchers raised the heel of healthy volunteers to simulate limb length inequality. Their results showed an asymmetrical lateral bending motion during heel raising gait as compensation for the leg length discrepancy. Lateral bending of the thoracic spine was 4.2 degrees in heel raising gait and only 3 degrees in normal gait. Lateral bending angle of the lumbar spine was 8.1 in heel raising gait and only 6.1 degrees in normal gait. Their conclusion is that patients who have leg length discrepancy are at greater risk of developing disabling spinal disorders due to exaggerated degenerative change. They state that heel lifts may be helpful in treating leg length discrepancy. Spine2003Nov1;28(21):2472-6.

Atlas Biomechanics manufactures heel lifts from medical grade rubber cork and eva/rubber blends. We also product adjustable heel lifts and shoe lifts in 1/8", 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" heights.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon Rigid Shoe Plates

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon Rigid Shoe Plates: Rigid carbon inserts allow a patient to wear sneakers, boots after injuries or surgical procedures. The shoe becomes more rigid. The insert...

Carbon Rigid Shoe Plates

Rigid carbon inserts allow a patient to wear sneakers, boots after injuries or surgical procedures. The shoe becomes more rigid. The insert is fitted for either right or the left shoe just by flipping it over. Compared to steel plates carbon fiber inserts are 3-4 times lighter and doesn't rust as spring steel plates do. The carbon insole is only 1.2mm thick. The carbon fiber insert is placed underneath the sole. They allow athletes to play by providing support to the injured foot. It can be used for a turf toe, chronic injuries, metatarsal stress fractures, and broken toes.

Carbon rigid plates can also be used in the case of Arthritis pain or Ideopathic Toe Walking, stabilizing the foot. Rigid carbon insoles are not made for a shoe with a heel. Also, the shape of the insert will not match leather stylish party shoes. They will best fit for sneakers. Carbon fiber inserts are currently being used by professional athletes also hikers all around the world. Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Inserts are recommended by Doctors, Orthopedic Surgeons, Sports Medicine Physicians, Chiropractors and Athletic Trainers all over the World.

Atlas Biomechanics is a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of Foot Pads, Rigid Stabilizer Plate Insoles, Heel Lifts and Heat Moldable Orthotics.

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon fiber inserts

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon fiber inserts: Our insert allows you to wear sneakers, boots after injuries or surgical procedures making your shoe more rigid. The insert is fitting for e...

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon fiber inserts

Atlas Biomechanics : Carbon fiber inserts: Our insert allows you to wear sneakers, boots after injuries or surgical procedures making your shoe more rigid. The insert is fitting for e...

Carbon fiber inserts

Our insert allows you to wear sneakers, boots after injuries or surgical procedures making your shoe more rigid. The insert is fitting for either right of the left shoe just by flipping it over. Compared to steel plates carbon fiber inserts are 3-4 times lighter and they are not damaging shoes or rusting as spring steel plates do. The insole is only 1.2mm thick and it is very lightweight. The carbon fiber insert is placed underneath the sole or the sock liner. They allow athletes to play by providing support to the injured foot. It can be used for a turf toe, chronic injuries, metatarsal stress fractures, broken bones and so on. Immobilizes toe joints to prevent it from bending during walking and sports. This carbon inserts can also be used in the case of Arthritis pain or Ideopathic Toe Walking, stabilizing the foot. It can also be used for arch support. This insole is not made for a shoe with a heel. Also, the shape of the insert will not match leather stylish party shoes. They will fir best for sneakers. Carbon fiber inserts are currently being used by professional athletes also hikers all around the world.

Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Inserts are recommended by Doctors, Orthopedic Surgeons, Sports Medicine Physicians, Chiropractors and Athletic Trainers all over the World.

Atlas Biomechanics : Managing turf toe in football players with Carbon ...

Atlas Biomechanics : Managing turf toe in football players with Carbon ...: Turf toe hyperextension injuries of the 1st MPJ have good outcomes when they are treated non-surgically with carbon stabilizer plate rigid i...

Managing turf toe in football players with Carbon Rigid Stabilizer Plate

Turf toe hyperextension injuries of the 1st MPJ have good outcomes when they are treated non-surgically with carbon stabilizer plate rigid insoles. Hyper extension injuries of the 1st MPJ or turf toe remains a common problem in football players. Turf toe is defined as an injury of the plantar first MPJ joint when the joint is forcibly hyperextended.

 Turf toe hyperextension injuries of the 1st MPJ usually have good clinical outcomes when treated non-operatively. Football players with hyperextended 1st MPJ turf toe are usually first treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),  rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Application of a more rigid insole, such as an Atlas Biomechanics carbon fiber rigid stabilizer plate is the next step in treatment. Modalities to limit first MTP range of motion have been shown to speed recovery.

Carbon Stabilizer Foot Plates Insoles, Full Length

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

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.
Carbon insole foot plates are constructed to Limit Dorsiflexion at the metatarsal joints and mid-foot.
Immobilizes toe joints to prevent it from bending during walking and sports.
Puncture resistant insole. Turf toe insole

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

About Atlas Biomechanics: We are a woman owned sports medical manufacturer of carbon stabilizer plates, foot pads, and heel lifts.

Atlas Biomechanics : Foam Toe Separator

Atlas Biomechanics : Foam Toe Separator: Foam toe separators are medical toe cushions that cushion, prevent and treat painful toe corns. Toe separators can come in different styles....

How to Use a Foam Toe Separator

Foam toe separators are medical toe cushions that spread, prevent and treat painful toe corns. Toe separator can also help prevent hammertoes from rubbing against each other. Toe separators come in different styles. Medical grade EVA foam is the material used for most toe separators. Atlas Biomechanics' most popular style by sales is our oval foam toe separator. Physicians and patients like the shape due to its oval shape and medical grade foam. The convex part of the pad is the part facing outwards.

Foam toe separators pad and cushion between toes. Can be used to treat corns on feet.

Foam Toe Separator Treats:
-Soft Corns
-Misaligned, Overlapping Toes
-Toe Blisters
-Tight Shoes
-Toe Padding
-Corn Pads

How to Use our Toe Separators / Spacers
-Place the convex side of the toe separator facing away from the foot.
-The longer edge of the concave side of the toe separator is facing up
-Gently insert the toe separator between the toes you want to cushion.

Using foam toe separators is a great way to relieve corn pain and encourage healing.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Foot Stress Fractures Treated with a Carbon Rigid ...

Atlas Biomechanics : Foot Stress Fractures Treated with a Carbon Rigid ...: Metatarsal foot stress fractures are a common and painful foot condition. These stress fractures are easily treated with carbon rigid stabil...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Make Thick Ugly Fungus Toenails Thinner Nat...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Make Thick Ugly Fungus Toenails Thinner Nat...: Mycosis  of the toenails are a fungal infection of  the nails that makes the nails thicker, discolored and  sometimes painful. The fungus gr...

Atlas Biomechanics : Metatarsal Stress Fractures Treated with a Carbon ...

Atlas Biomechanics : Metatarsal Stress Fractures Treated with a Carbon ...: Metatarsal stress fractures are a common and painful foot condition easily treated with carbon rigid stabilizer plates. Physicians commonly ...

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Choose the Correct Foam Toe Separators

Atlas Biomechanics : How to Choose the Correct Foam Toe Separators: Foam toe separators have extra padding to allow air flow to the digits. They protect toes from corns, bunions, blisters, overlapping toes, r...

How to Choose the Correct Foam Toe Separators

Foam toe separators have extra padding to allow air flow to the digits. They protect toes from corns, bunions, blisters, overlapping toes, rubbing and hammertoes. Separating crooked toes will help prevent friction. Our foam toe spacers are manufactured from medical grade foam and produced here in the USA. Choosing the correct size can make the difference in the cushioning and separating digits

Foam Toe Separator / Spacer
- ReAlign crooked toes,
- Straighten out Big Toe in Bunions
- Cushion corns in between Toes.
- Re-usable, Washable

Foam Toe Spacers / Separators come in three sizes
Large Toe Separators great for the larger toes, realign bunions, maintain toe alignment
2" x 1"
Medium Toe Separators are ideal for women with smaller feet to maintain the larger toes.
Or Men for the middle toes.
1 1/2" x 1"
Small Toe Separators are for the smaller toes to align and prevent rubbing.
1" x 3/4"

How to use our  Toe Separators / Spacers
-Place the convex side of the toe separator facing away from the foot.
-The longer edge of the concave side of the toe separator is facing up
-Gently insert the toe separator between the toes you want to cushion.

We also produce a thicker toe separator (1/2 inch) which works well for the big toe with bunions.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics

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