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Prescription Reference Chart
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| DX |
SYMPTOMS |
RX |
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Plantar forefoot pain aggravated By loading (especially on hard
surfaces). |
Unload and cushion MT heads. |
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Dorsal toe (PIP) irritation +/- top tip pain. |
Accommodate with depth shoes or stretching, cushion toes-toe pads, toe
crest |
|
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Lateral ankle pain and instability, lateral foot overload-pain and
calluses; metatarsalgia. |
Lateral heel flair +/- wedge, orthosis with lateral forefoot post and
MT head relief. |
|
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Fatigue/ Arche in arch. Pain in arch |
Semi-rigid orthotic; shoes with extended heel counters; medial heel
wedges. |
|
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Severe hallux valgus; marked plantar MT head prominence, claw toes,
bunionette. |
Accommodate extreme deformity-depth or custom Shoe. Unload and cushion
MT heads. |
|
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Central heel pain +/- arch pain. |
Initial- pre-made heel cup support
or orthosis.
Resistant cases- custom orthosis
with rigid heel rim and central cushioning. |
|
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Pain over medial or lateral forefoot prominences. |
Wide toe box shoes; Longitudinal arch support; shoe stretching. |
|
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Medial ankle and arch pain; lateral ankle impingement pain. |
Semi-rigid arch supporting orthosis, shoe with extended medial counter
or medial stabilizer. |
|
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Diabetic Neuropathy |
Full contact orthosis unloading high pressure areas; rocker sole, depth
or custom shoes. |
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Burning, tingling, aching pain radiating into two adjacent toes. |
Metatarsal elevations (pad) shoes with a wider toe box and lower heel. |
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