Atlas Biomechanics : Full Steel Rigid Stabilizer Shoe Insoles

Atlas Biomechanics : Full Steel Rigid Stabilizer Shoe Insoles: Full steel rigid stabilizer shoe insoles also known as Turf Toe Insoles are recommended by foot health professionals because they are ideal ...

Full Steel Rigid Stabilizer Shoe Insoles

Full steel rigid stabilizer shoe insoles also known as Turf Toe Insoles are recommended by foot health professionals because they are ideal for preventing forefoot and midfoot motion, soft tissue injury or a ligament strain that affects the big toe joint. They will decrease pain caused from jamming the big toe or the constant push off movement when running or jumping. These movements that often extend the big toe's normal range of motion. These rigid stabilizer plate insoles will not only help prevent Turf Toe, but also provide stability to reduce discomfort from ball of foot pain and arthritis pain. They also combine the benefits of a special spring steel insert with the cushioning of a padded top. The Full Steel, Turf Toe Insoles are also perfect for wearers who require a rigid or semi-rigid shock absorbing foot bed.

Helps immobilize the big toe joint to keep it from extending from its normal range of motion

Helps stabilize the foot to minimize pain from foot arthritis and Metatarsalgia (ball of foot pain)

Used to avert and correct M.P.J. (Metatarsophalangeal) joint injuries.

Packaged per pair

Laser cut spring steel .020" thick

1/8" durable felt 

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.

Indications for the Full Steel Insole Stabilizer Plates

- Problems requiring a Rigid or Semi-Rigid Foot Bed

- Turf Toe

- Hallux Limitus / Hallux Rigidus 

- Metatarsal Fracture

- Forefoot Pain 

- Freiburg's Infraction

- Metatarsalgia 

- Post-op Bunion Surgery

- Shin Splints 

- Stress Foot Fracture

- Toe Fracture

DIRECTIONS for Atlas Biomechanics' Steel Stabilizer Rigid Plate:

Rigid Insole Plates though they are extremely thin, they will take up some room in your shoes.

Remove the shoe’s insole or place the plate beneath shoe insoles/padding, not on top.

Try to slowly break into wearing the rigid plate.

The first day wear the shoe while sitting for 1-2 hours and then standing 1-2 hours.

Every day afterwards, wear them 2-4 hours more if comfortable.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

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

Heel Spurs May or May Not Cause Pain

 

Heel spurs are small, bony growths on the bottom of the heel. A  boney heel spur may grow when the plantar fascia ligament that connects the heel bone to the ball of the foot becomes inflamed and tight. The constant tension on the heel bone from the plantar fascia causes more bone to grow into a spur. The inflammation from a heel spur might cause pain. If it does hurt, there will be pain or tenderness over the weight-bearing part of the bottom of the heel.  A spur will not be treated unless other conditions caused by inflammation causing the pain are non-existent. If the plantar fasciitis is the main source of pain, and that condition can be treated, the bone spur is left alone. Usually plantar fasciitis is a separate condition from a heel spur.

Heels Spurs

Heel spurs are formed by calcium deposits on the foot where the heel is. Heel spurs can also be bone growth on the back of the foot and may grow in the direction of the arch of the foot. Older individuals usually suffer from heel spurs and pain sometimes intensifies with age. One of the main condition's spurs are related to is plantar fasciitis.

Pain

The pain associated with spurs is often because of weight placed on the bottom of the heel. When someone is walking, their entire weight is concentrated on the feet. Bone spurs then have the tendency to affect other bones and tissues around the foot. As the pain continues, the feet will become tender and sensitive over time. Plantar fasciitis is usually the most painful at the first weight bearing and decreases with use. 

Treatments

There are many ways to treat heel spurs. If one is suffering from heel spurs in conjunction with pain, there are several methods for healing. Some common conservative treatments are heel cushions, arch supports (orthotics), steriod injection, heel cup, physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication.

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

Treating Big Toe Arthritis with a Carbon Stabilizer Rigid Plate

Big toe arthritis is a painful foot condition that is difficult to treat conservatively. Using a carbon stabilizer plate rigid insole is often overlooked when treating. Limitation of the 1st MPJ (big toe joint) is also called Hallux Limitus and Rigidus. Most of the pain in Hallux Rigidus/Limitus occurs at heel lift which causes dorsiflexion ( bending up) at the 1st MPJ (big toe joint).

When the big toe (hallux) bends upward (dorsiflex) it should glide over the 1st metatarsal head. When there is arthritis in the big toe joint, the first metatarsal head jams into the 1st metatarsal head and a bony spur will occur on the top of the big toe joint (first MPJ). The 1st MPJ joint will also narrow and become stiff. 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 (big toe joint arthritis). Carbon foot rigid plates are extremely thin, about 2 mm thick which allows easy shoe placement. They are also simple to remove and place in different shoes. They usually are placed under the shoe's insole. Some shoes, the insole will have to be removed. 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 : Short Leg Syndrome (Unequal Limb Length) Biomechanics

Atlas Biomechanics : Short Leg Syndrome (Unequal Limb Length) Biomechanics:  Unequal limb length is a common condition seen in medical offices. A proper understanding of unequal leg length biomechanics will help the ...

Short Leg Syndrome (Unequal Limb Length) Biomechanics

 Unequal limb length is a common condition seen in medical offices. A proper understanding of unequal leg length biomechanics will help the medical practitioner to diagnosis short leg syndrome. A patient may not know that one leg is shorter than the other. They can present with other complaints that lead to this diagnosis. The presence of limb length discrepancy is usually associated with pelvic or lumbar misalignment. The short leg may be FUNCTIONAL, ANATOMICAL, or a COMBO of both.

Studies have found that the majority of patients presenting to our offices are functional, but a growing number seen are anatomical. This is the result of post hip or knee replacement surgeries. Many of these can be corrected with a simple shoe heel lift. You will need an understanding of unequal limb length biomechanics before prescribing a heel lift from Atlas Biomechanics.

FUNCTIONAL SHORT LEG:

1. The sacroiliac joint that is misaligned causing the sacral base to drop to one side.

2. Flexion or Extension with one of the iliac bones out of its normal anatomical position.

3. Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction causing the subtalar joint to overpronate, effectively shorting the leg.

ANATOMICAL SHORT LEG:

1. Hip or knee replacement surgery.

2. Polio.

3. Congenital, birth injuries and infections to the growth plates.

4. Fractures, especially ones at the growth plate.

BIOMECHANICS OF THE SHORT LEG:

1. Supination of the subtalar joint.

2. External rotation of the tibia.

3. External rotation of the knee.

4. Abnormal patella tracking.

5. Pelvic Tilt.

6. Shifting of the center of gravity to the short side.

BIOMECHANICS OF THE LONG LEG:

1. Pronation of the subtalar joint.

2. Internal rotation of the tibia and the knee.

3. Abnormal patella tracking.

4. Vaulting over the hip joint.

GAIT EVALUATION OF THE UNEQUAL LEG LENGTH:

1. Center of gravity shifted to the short side.

2. Unilateral early heel lift.

3. Pelvic Tilt.

4. Shoulder drop.

5. Unilateral subtalar pronation.

6. Unilateral shoe wear (lateral heel).

7. Abnormal knee rotation and patella tracking.

Shoe Heel Lifts manufactured by Atlas Biomechanics come as either EVA/Rubber heel lift or Cork/Rubber blend heel lift.

Heights are 3mm (1/8"), 6mm (1/4"), 9mm (3/8") or 12mm (1/2")

Teri Green

Atlas Biomechanics

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

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