“I work as a sales assistant for a fashion boutique. I like my job, but! I spend the whole working day on my feet, and lately I have been terribly tired by the middle of the day. My back and neck hurt, my knees are shaking, my feet are cramping. I became interested when a friend told me about orthopedic insoles. Tell me, will they really help? And which is better - to buy ready-made insoles or to make them to order? " Svetlana B.
Legs are more than just a part of the body that is required for walking and standing. Often we do not pay enough attention to them, however, the state of the whole organism largely depends on their health.
How? Doctors say that sore legs can cause a variety of spinal diseases. Problems with them have a detrimental effect on the cardiovascular system, and on the quality of life in general. Agree, few people will be able to smile happily when their legs cramp.
Two feet have as many as 56 joints - this is a quarter of all bones in the human body. Let's not forget about the many ligaments and muscles. And this whole complex system requires careful care and attention.
Individual orthopedic insoles (orthoses) are a seemingly simple solution that will return youth to your legs and ease your gait.
What are orthopedic insoles?
It is said that podiatrist Charles Beycroft walked barefoot along the beach and contemplated treatment of the limbs and spine. Suddenly, the doctor glanced at his footprints, and a brilliant thought came to him: leg diseases arise from the fact that we have been walking on flat surfaces for many decades (or even centuries). But the human foot is not intended for this, and therefore deformation occurs.
So in the 80s of the last century, orthopedic insoles were developed, allowing to bring walking on city streets closer to "natural" conditions.
The main feature of today's orthoses is that they are made of modern materials that can maintain their shape for many years, support the wearer's foot in the correct, healthy position and distribute the load in the correct way.
You can buy ready-made insoles, but it is better to order their production. In this case, each pair of insoles is created for a specific person, especially for his foot. You can call these orthoses works of medical art, because they are exact casts of the foot and are truly unique.
Features of custom made orthopedic insoles:
- They are made individually, taking into account the structural features of the foot, its deformations and pathologies (if any).
- Modern thin orthoses can be worn with any shoe - from sneakers and skates to stiletto heels. You can make "universal" insoles, or you can take into account the peculiarities of the shoe when making.
- When walking, such insoles absorb the shock load on the joints, which reduces the feeling of fatigue and relieves pain. The progress of various deformities, such as flat feet, is delayed.
- The specialist makes the insole in such a way as to minimize pressure on problem areas of the foot (for example, with a heel spur).
Pathologies and diseases
There is a list of pathologies of the musculoskeletal system for which the doctor will definitely advise you to order orthoses. These include:
- flat feet;
- corns and corns;
- heel spur;
- gout;
- various deformities of the foot;
- joint diseases;
- different leg lengths (regardless of the cause of the pathology);
- varicose veins;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system caused by injuries.
These are the cases in which the insoles are irreplaceable. However, it will be useful for people with healthy feet to use orthopedic insoles in everyday life as a preventive measure.
At-risk groups
People who:
- have frequent pain in the legs and spine;
- get tired quickly while walking;
- Feel that legs are swollen or numb;
- suffer from excess weight (which puts additional stress on the legs);
- are actively involved in sports (in such cases, insoles are placed in sneakers, skates and other sports shoes);
- work in a standing position, spend a lot of time on their feet (sellers, couriers, etc.).
In addition, experts advise pregnant women to use orthopedic insoles, which, thanks to this tool, will be able to avoid many inconveniences, reduce the load on the legs, maintain posture and proper blood circulation.
How are orthoses made?
First of all, you should remember that high-quality custom-made orthopedic insoles, which will be durable and really benefit your feet, can only be made by a competent specialist.
Preparation
The orthopedists of SMC Best Clinic will first conduct a complete examination of your legs. They will evaluate the mechanics of the foot, listen to your complaints and draw conclusions based on them, diagnose existing pathologies (flat feet, heel spurs, etc.), their type and severity.
For the greatest accuracy, computer diagnostics are carried out, which will give the doctor the maximum idea of how your foot is moving and what needs to be corrected.
Choice of insoles
You can choose the type of orthosis that suits you. Orthopedic insoles have different thickness, elasticity and shape - depending on the purpose of their use. So, sports orthoses are more rigid and elastic, they fix the foot well and control its movements. And the insoles designed for women's dress shoes are less dense, they are narrow enough (which allows them to fit in a “boat” or “ballerina”) and help beautiful ladies to feel comfortable for a long time even in the highest heels.
The doctor will answer all your questions regarding the types of orthoses and recommend the ones that are right for you. If you wish, you can order several pairs of insoles at once - for example, for sports, for daily use and for shoes with narrow toes.
Manufacturing
Then the orthopedist starts making the insoles. This process resembles the work of a sculptor: a blank made of a special unique material is heated by a hairdryer, and the doctor forms an insole over the patient's foot. The data obtained during the diagnosis and the individual features of the leg structure are taken into account. In a few minutes, the insole is ready and you can start using it!
After a month, you need to re-visit a specialist who will assess the changes that have occurred in the foot and, if necessary, correct the shape of the insoles.
Orthopedic insoles: the guarantee of a flying gait
Using braces will help you to forget about leg pain, constant fatigue and loss of balance. Once again, you can go for long walks, jogging and other sports, visit museums and concerts without the desire to sit down and relax.
But the most important thing is that orthopedic insoles will save you from the risk of developing a wide variety of diseases: the blood vessels and the spine will preserve health for a long time.
And one more important factor: ordering orthopedic insoles is not too expensive a pleasure. Having spent a fairly moderate amount, you will give your legs strength and youth for many years. At the same time, the treatment of diseases that can develop due to foot pathologies will hit both your wallet and the body much more painfully.
Contact the orthopedists of the Best Clinic in Moscow, and we will make orthoses from the best materials on the same day. Take care of your feet!
