What's the Right Shoe Insole for Me? There are several common reasons for buying insoles for shoes. You may experience foot discomfort and seek relief; you may be looking for an insole for athletic activities, such as running, soccer, or basketball; you may be looking to replace a worn-out pair of insoles when [...]
For some people, just wearing good, appropriate shoes may not always eliminate 100% of foot pain, no matter how big they are. So what else can you do to make yourself feel better and ease the pain? This is where the orthotic insoles (also known as Insoles) come into the picture. Orthotics are [...]
Children often shout “foot tired”, “foot uncomfortable”, do not want to do more exercise, or have an abnormal arch, parents can take the child to the hospital for examination. Medical Professionals warn that it is possible to correct an abnormal arch before the age of 16 with orthotic insoles and targeted training. But [...]
The following brief introduction to you about four different types of insoles, I hope you have a preliminary understanding, and then carefully look at what to choose. First, the shock-absorbing soft insole Generally made of soft materials, it is also the most sold insole on the market. Its functions are mainly comfort, air [...]
In the beginning, custom made insoles are used to give better support to the arch of the foot. Shoes with flat feet are the best choice for sports shoes, it is recommended to wear corrective insoles to pick shoes, try on new shoes, please take out the original insole, into the corrective insole, [...]
FIRST Getting familiar with your orthotics insoles Although commonly called “orthotics” the right name for prescription orthotics is “Functional Foot Orthoses.” they're called “functional” because, when properly prescribed, will improve the function of your foot. By improving the function of the foot, they also change the function of the muscles within your foot and therefore the muscles entering the foot from [...]
Cleaning and Maintenance Proper care of your custom orthotics insoles is important to long wear and maximum benefit. Orthotics are often faraway from shoes and cleaned when needed. Care of the foot orthotics can depend upon the materials used. Plastics are often hand-washed with mild soap, rinsed well, and towel dried. Foams can generally be cleaned with alcohol or baby wipes. [...]
To make custom made orthotics insoles, the Pedorthist a doctor who professional in feet disease, will take a 3D cast of the patient's feet. The Pedorthist then modifies the cast to correct any alignment issues or other foot problems. Depending on the patient's needs, the Pedorthist then selects the material for the orthotic. [...]
Before you choose orthotics, you need to know your feet type. How to determine foot arch type? Normal Arch (Medium) If the middle part of your arch is about half filled, this means you have a normal arch. Flat Arch (Full) If your footprint looks like a complete foot, then you have a [...]
How do I know if I need orthotics? Your foot does not have an arch or high arch – if your arch is high or low, regular shoes may not be able to provide the support you need for your foot. Orthotics can help you provide the support that regular shoes don't have. [...]
