Therapeutic Shoe

Question 1

A person with Hallux Valgus would require a shoe that provides:
a. metatarsal pads
b. Thomas heel
c. wide toe box

Answer 1

c. wide toe box

Hallux valgus (HV), also known as a bunion, is one of the most common forefoot deformities. HV manifests with the proximal phalanx deviates laterally and the first metatarsal head deviating medially and due to the adduction of the first metatarsus. more toe space would be required.

Question 2

The part of the shoe upper that covers the metatarsal shafts:
a. Throat
b. Vamp
c. Quarter
d. Counter

Answer 2

b. Vamp

Throat - where the bottom of the tongue meets the shoe, generally where the shoelaces start (the mainstay).
Quarter - The back part of the upper, typically beginning where the vamp finishes, and wrapping around the heel. If the shoe is whole cut, the quarter and vamp will be the same piece of material.
Counter - A piece of material forming the back of a shoe to give support and stiffen the material around the heel.

Question 3

The reinforcement used in the shoe to retain the original contour of the toe and guard the foot against trauma or abrasion.
a. Vamp
b. Quarter
c. Toe Box
d. Throat

Answer 3

c. Toe Box

Vamp is part of the shoe upper that covers the metatarsal shafts
Quarter - The back part of the upper, typically beginning where the vamp finishes, and wrapping around the heel.
Throat - where the bottom of the tongue meets the shoe, generally where the shoelaces start (the mainstay).

Question 4

This is the model on which the shoe is created:
a. Cast
b. Welt
c. Last
d. Mold

Answer 4

c. Last

Cast shoes are intended to allow users to remain ambulatory during the healing process.
The welt is a long strip of leather, about one centimeter wide that sits between the upper and the outsole.

Question 5

What is the Rule of Twos with show molding?
a. mold two orthotics for each foot
b. Two minutes in a 200 degree Fahrenheit oven and two minutes standing on the footbeds in the shoes you’ll be wearing them in.
c. 222 degrees for 2 seconds and cure for 2 hours

Answer 5

b. Two minutes in a 200 degree Fahrenheit oven and two minutes standing on the footbeds in the shoes you’ll be wearing them in.