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âOur study participants continued to toe-walk some with the footplates, however, when [the footplates were] removed, children toe-walked less than they did initially.
Shoeing can in fact play an indispensable part in the treatment of laminitis, especially when rotation of the pedal bone has occurred. Vibram hoof pads are easy to cut, rivet and work with and can be an effective part of a treatment plan for laminitis, thin hoof wall, navicular and other hoof conditions.