Functionality + Cradling = The ultimate diabetic foot orthotic

There are numerous diabetic orthotics on the market that provide a ‘cradling’ effect for the foot, but very few that use biomechanical principles to off-load the forefoot, as does the Interpod Diabetic.

Research has proved that by controlling the rear foot, you can relieve pressure on the forefoot and improve biomechanical function. A moderate 6° arch height and profile design of the Interpod Diabetic aids both control and comfort, and therefore patient compliance, but still provides adequate off-loading.

In addition to this, the Interpod Diabetic also incorporates a PORON 96 top cover. PORON 96 is a slow memory, medical grade cushioning polyurethane foam memory that cradles the foot and allows enhanced redistribution of body weight over the foot’s plantar surface.

For supporting evidence please view research here

 

Function and control:

• Inverted rear foot improves biomechanical function and enhances the windlass effect.
  
  
• 6° Moderate arch height provides adequate functionality for the majority patients.
  
  
• Interpod arch profile ensures superior patient comfort and therefore patient compliance.
  
  
• The plantar fascial groove helps to decrease arch irritation and facilitate the windlass mechanism. This acts to stabilise the foot during propulsion, hence a reduce mean peak pressures across the forefoot.
  
  
• Biomechanical design principles and pressure dissipating material incorporation ensure reduction in the forefoot pressure time integral.

 

Foot cradling and pressure dispersion:

• Open cell urethanes such as PORON have been scientifically proven to reduce vertical pressures by up to 18%.
  
  
• PORON Medical sets a new level of advanced underfoot comfort technology. The slow memory quality of the material cradles the foot and allows enhanced redistribution of body weight over the foot’s plantar surface.
  
  
• Medical grade PORON is one few materials specifically designed for use in podiatric and orthopaedic appliances, where body contact may occur.
  
  
• PORON Medical is fungal resistant, PVC, Latex and Solvent free, as well as biocompatible.