Metatarsal Pad (Correct Placement)

In this video I demonstrate how to place a metatarsal pad on an orthotic to help treat metatarsalgia (ball of the foot pain). When I am not using a custom orthotic, I use the @treadlabs2954 and purchase the additional metatarsal pads. Here are some important pointers...
✅ First, find the 2nd, 3rd and 4th distal metatarsal joints.
✅ Choose an appropriately sized metatarsal pad for your foot.
✅ Place the metatarsal pad just behind the metatarsal head where the pain is. NOT on the sore spot!!
✅ I prefer to place the pad under the orthotic as to provide a more gradual bump/drop off for the bottom of the foot.
✅ Having new orthotic and metatarsal pads can be a little uncomfortable at first, so it's not uncommon to take a few days to break them in.
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[@vanman724]

Excellent video, thanks Paul.

[@karinyoungsrensen3509]

Thank you for your easy to understand instructive video. I have been told to buy the arches but not been told where exactly to place them in my shoes. I have used them for a little over a year, but I can s❤we from your video why they haven’t had full effect. Thank you.

[@jonirwin6682]

First thank you for providing some very helpful information. I'm wondering if you have videos/advice on PT rehab for a plantar plate tear. I have some idea based on reviewing all the videos but didn't know if you had any additional or specific ones for exercise and massage.

[@carolhartzell5003]

Thank you

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You're welcome!

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍.Thank you

[@OrthoEvalPal]

You are welcome!

[@takitam2521]

Is it good idea to use adhesive metatarsal pad on flat insoles if i dont have completely collapsed longitudal arch? I have custom orthotics (in odler technologies), buty they dont fit into lighter shoes so I was wondering if this would be bad idea to jus use those adhesive pads.

[@babettealtman1551]

I just found out of have Morton’s Neuroma under 2nd -3 3-4. I also have a thinning heel pad and need an orthopedic that has a deep cup and cushion on bottom of heel. Would that be something for custom orthotics. I don’t know anyone to make them . Like to try Trend labs - looks like hard bottom. Going nuts trying to resolve. Hope you can help

[@mbarb54]

You provide some useful information about metatarsalgia. Your placement instructions are only useful if one uses the Treadlabs inserts. There are lots of other metatarsal pads out in the marketplace and other useful UA-cam videos that show how and where to place the pads if they are NOT Treadlabs. Maybe you are a sponsor for Treadlabs?

[@daisymay247]

How would you treat metatarsalgia with a hammer toe? Thanks

[@OrthoEvalPal]

This is what I would do for both.

[@pseudonamed]

That's much further toward the toes than most of the other demos I've seen. Now I'm confused.

[@pamsearles]

I place metatarsal pads on top of orthotic insole. Why do u put it on the bottom of insole?

[@OrthoEvalPal]

Great question Pam! You can do it either way. I like to do it from underneath as to make the "bump" or pad more of a gradual support. 95% of the time, underneath.