Ball-of-Foot Cushions: Health & Personal Care

Metatarsal pads, usually referred to simply as met pads, are commonly prescribed shoe modification devices used for relief of pressure on the metatarsal head. Met pads are commonly used as a simple and inexpensive conservative treatment. 

Ball-of-Foot Cushions: Health & Personal Care

Metatarsal pads are used to help spread the transverse arch.  For more information on how to place Metatarsal Pads please reference this video.