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These Physiotherapy Room Metatarsal (MTP) pads have been designed and made locally by Podiatrists and Physiotherapists in Canada!
Metatarsal pads help maintain the proper positioning of your foot and toes by holding up the balls of your feet. They are also great for preventing issues down the road.
These Metatarsal pads come in pairs (2 per package).
What are Physiotherapy Room Metatarsal Pads?
Metatarsal pads are small, unobtrusive pads that sit on your shoe’s insole or footbed and are positioned behind the ball of your foot, in the space that exists just behind your metatarsal heads.
Metatarsal pads are one of the unsung heroes of natural foot health, and they represent a noninvasive and economical way to address a wide range of common foot and toe problems. Unlike conventional arch orthotics, which attempt to control the motion of your foot, metatarsal pads allow your foot to function the way nature intended.
That is, flexing, bending, and articulating in a way that’s unconstrained by external factors or by forces acting upon it. Metatarsal pads work with your foot instead of trying to control it.
Over time the ball of your feet tend to collapse (the metatarsal heads collapse – usually the 2nd, 3rd and 4th toe). You don’t really notice this until one day you look at your feet and your toes are curled, you are achy and it feels like you are walking on a stone at times.
Indications For Using Metatarsal Pads
- Morton’s Neuroma (irritated nerve endings) around the foot.
- Metatarsalgia – ball of foot is painful and inflamed.
- Fallen Metatarsal Arch – Ball of foot has dropped
- Claw and Hammer toes
- Bursitis in foot
Design Theory
- Contoured pad placed behind the metatarsal heads help lift up collapsed / dropped metatarsal heads.
- Absorbs stress, to reduce pain and discomfort to the metatarsal (forefoot) region.
- Provides a comfortable lift to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsal heads.
Where Do I Place Metatarsal Pads?
You would usually place the pads just behind the 2nd, 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads (behind the bumps on your feet or on your insole.
How do I know what size to order?
If you are new to metatarsal pads, we would suggest beginning with the Small (#2) to Medium (#3) and gradually progressing up in until you achieve the desired relief. In general, the larger the pad you can get used to the more it will support and elevate your metatarsal heads. This progression may take up to 6 months.
If your feet are small and you do not tolerate anything on the bottom of your feet we would suggest starting with a XSmall (size 1).
How Long Will They Last?
Depending on the usage. They will wear as well as the inside of your footwear.
How Do They Stay In Place?
They stay in place using 3M adhesive tape.
Tom Walter (verified owner) –
Comfortable, and supportive of well-used, flat feet. The pads are well-made and working as designed. In 2 – 3 months, plan on graduating to the next size up. Attached to an orthotic on a temporary basis (Scotch tape on the underside) to confirm position before using the adhesive on the bottom of the pad.