ORTHOTIC INSERT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

摘要

An orthotic insert(1)having a first(2)and second portion(3),the second portion being formed of a material of higher resistance to deformation than the first portion(2),wherein the insert(1)is heat mouldable to conform to a patient’s foot.The first portion(2),which forms the main body of the insert(1)provides support for the fore foot,while the second portion(3)is substantially U or J−shaped and extends around the heel region and into the arch region of the patient's foot.Preferably both portions are formed from heat mouldable ethyl vinyl acetate.