ORTHOPEDIC INSOLES
The big difference between sport insoles and orthopedic insoles is the power-transfer from the body to the ground. Orthopedic insoles provide special supported areas, that correct and support the feet in its standing position. Simultaneously the footprint is balanced over its entire surface.
PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION
This graphic shows how the pressure is distributed without insoles. The red areas show where the most pressure is located on the footprint and transferred to the ground. In these areas the strain is nearly the same as the bodyweight. At the green and blue area, the foot sole transfer less weight, which also means that there is less power transfer.
This graphic shows a measurement with orthopedic insoles. Here, the pressure is spread all over the foot standing area and there are no “high pressure” points anymore. The weight from the body is now balanced and the power transfer to the ground is efficiently shared on a much bigger area than before.
STANDING POSITION
With the support of an orthopedic insole, the foot will be brought back in its anatomically, correct position. This also means that the whole body is aligned correctly and the muscles in the leg area working more balanced. This effect reduces the danger of muscle and tendon injuries and helps the body to transport the power form the body to the ground.
Especially at cross country skiing in the downhill and uphill parts, the pressure in the knees and feet is very high. Therefore it´s very helpful for the body to handle this pressure when the alignment of the body is in a strait, balanced position.
MEASUREMENT AND FIRST USE
It’s necessary to make a digital foot scan to collect all important information for the construction of the insoles. With the scan the orthopedic shoemaker can evaluate if the foot has some small deformations and which regions need to be supported. Every pair of orthopedic insoles is custom made and specially shaped for the needs of each athlete.
When the insoles are worn for the first time, we suggest that you use them first in your “every day / running shoe” for some hours per day. The body and feet need some time to get to know the different movements of the muscles and the new standing position. After the first one or two days (depends on the personal feeling) the insoles can be used in the cross-country boot.
It is normal that in the beginning the insoles maybe feel a little uncomfortable. This feeling will disappear after 5 to 7 days. When they produce pain, stop to use them, and contact directly the Fischer Racing Service –Nordic Boots. It’s the same as with boots – sometimes some small adjustments must be done for the perfect fitting.
There are some parts at an orthopedic insoles that need to be made very preciselyandprecisely and sometimes these areas need to be adjusted only one millimeter in its height or position. These changes will apply automatic to every new pair you receive
THE BENEFITS
• Our orthopedic insoles are milled with CNC machines out of high-quality EVA material and provide every time the exact same shape of the insole
• They are individually shaped for every athlete and constructed by professional Orthopedic Shoemakers
• Orthopedic insoles stabilize, support and gently correct incorrect posture
• They improve mobility, enhance comfort, and help relieve foot pain
Contact Racing Service Boots & Insoles
Patrick Wagner – Email: patrick.wagner@fischersports.com - Mobile: +43 664 60919 286