Custom Orthotics with Metatarsal Pads

Metatarsal Pads (Met Pads) are also commonly incorporated into custom foot orthotics. The role of the custom foot orthotic is to supply global support the foot structure. The addition of and properly placed met pad can target specific regions of the foot. With variables such as location, height, material selection as well as custom shaping Met pads can target very specific regions of the forefoot.

Some common conditions Met pads are used to address are as follows. Metatarsalgia, Morton’s neuroma, metatarsal head pain, MTP capsulitis and arthritis of the forefoot.