JMD Arthropathix

Model designed by Professor Jean-Marie Denoix. Shoe with wide cover, onion heels and double bevel. Front shape. Made from hi-tech aluminium alloy. Non-tempered alloy: can be used for risk-free hot shoeing up to 450°C 3 clips to allow use with option of 1 or 2 clips. Thickness 12 mm.

PRINCIPLE AND INTERACTION WITH THE GROUND : Wide cover in contact with foot and onion heels to distribute loads. Reduced ground (load) bearing surface and moved nearer foot’s centre to reduce frontal, medial and lateral lever arm. Designed with double bevel all over shoe for maximum promotion of rolling in all directions. Thickness: 12 mm - reduces lever arm compared to shoes usually proposed with thickness: 15 mm.

BIOMECHANICAL AND KINETHERAPEUTIC EFFECTS : Reduces joint stresses especially on distal and proximal interphalangeal joints. Reduces collateromotion rotation movements and stresses on collateral ligaments.

INDICATIONS : Arthropathy on distal and proximal interphalangeal joints.


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