Are there any special orthotic modifications that should be used for runners?
In general, you want to prescribe your orthoses to best treat the pathology – not the activity. There is, however, a study showing that adding extra cushion to the top of an orthosis will decrease shock throughout the lower extremity. Given that, we often recommend adding an extra 1.5mm layer of Poron under the topcover if the patient is going to use the orthoses for running.
