Steel Stabilizer Plates Insoles, also called Spring Steel Plate Insoles help with forefoot and midfoot injuries and long term pathology. Many practitioners are unfamilar with steel insoles. These spring steel stabilizer plates are usually full length and have a comfortable felt top cover. The steel is thin (1/8″) so it is lighweight and comfortable.
The way a steel stabilizer plate works is that it limits the amount of range of motion in the forefoot and midfoot. Many patients use a spring stabilizer plate to limit painful turf toe, arthitis in the MPJ (hallux rigidus) and to limit range of motion post bunionectomy.
Stabilizer / Insole Plates to Limit Fore-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 steel stabilizer plate insole, 1/8″ thick.
Comfortable and durable felt top cover.
These steel insole 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 Spring Steel Insoles- Full Steel 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
Teri Green
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