Slimflex 2-5 PMP Pads - Micro Hook Fixture

Key Selling Points

What It Does / How It Works

The Slimflex 2–5 PMP is a forefoot orthotic modification extending beneath the second to fifth metatarsal region.

By altering the support beneath the lateral forefoot, the modification may help influence how the forefoot loads during stance and propulsion and encourage improved functional engagement of the 1st ray.

This type of modification may be particularly useful where the clinician wants to alter forefoot mechanics without replacing or extensively rebuilding the existing orthotic device.

The micro hook backing allows the practitioner to trial placement on compatible Slimflex insoles and reposition the pad until the desired location and patient comfort are achieved.

Common Problems It May Help With / Why Someone Would Use It

Who It’s Suitable For

• Podiatrists and foot health professionals.
• Orthotists and prosthetists.
• MSK and sports medicine clinicians.
• Orthotic laboratories and technicians.
• Compatible Slimflex insoles with a felt-like top surface.
• Clinical situations requiring targeted forefoot modification.
• Practitioners wanting a repositionable alternative to adhesive-backed PMP pads.

Who It May Not Be Suitable For

• Direct application against bare skin.
• Insoles without a compatible felt-like surface for micro hook attachment.
• Situations requiring a fully customised orthotic device rather than a simple modification.
• Footwear with insufficient internal depth or volume.
• Patients experiencing increased pain or pressure following fitting.
• Self-fitting where the user is unsure of appropriate orthotic positioning.

Product Specifications

Usage Instructions

1. Remove the orthotic or insole from the footwear.
2. Ensure the compatible felt-like insole surface is clean and dry.
3. Identify the required position of the PMP modification according to the clinical assessment.
4. Place the micro hook side of the pad against the insole surface.
5. Press firmly so the hooks engage securely.
6. Replace the orthosis inside the footwear.
7. Ask the patient to stand and walk to assess comfort and function.
8. Remove and reposition the pad where necessary until the desired position is achieved.

Benefits

• Simple way to modify forefoot mechanics within an existing orthotic device.
• Designed to help encourage improved functional contribution of the 1st ray.
• Micro hook backing allows rapid chairside application.
• Can be repositioned when adjusting the orthotic prescription.
• No adhesive release liner or bonding process required.
• Low-profile 4mm construction helps minimise footwear bulk.
• Available in two sizes.
• Supplied in a practical pack of 5 pairs for professional use.

Contraindications & Warnings

• Do not apply directly to bare skin.
• Use only with an insole or orthotic surface capable of securely engaging with the micro hook backing.
• Correct placement depends on the individual orthotic prescription and foot mechanics.
• Always check footwear fit after adding the pad.
• Ensure the pad is securely engaged before replacing the orthotic in the shoe.
• Do not use the modification as a substitute for appropriate clinical assessment where symptoms are persistent or significant.
• If fitting causes increased pain, excessive pressure or worsening symptoms, discontinue use and reassess the orthotic setup.

Summary

Slimflex 2–5 PMP Micro Hook Pads are low-profile forefoot orthotic additions designed to help clinicians influence forefoot mechanics and encourage improved functional contribution of the 1st ray.

The micro hook backing attaches to compatible felt-covered insoles without permanent adhesive, allowing practitioners to trial and fine-tune placement during fitting. Available in Small and Large and supplied as a pack of 5 pairs, they provide a practical chairside solution for orthotic modification.