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Custom-made insoles: features and manufacturing methods

The foot is a small organ, but its importance in walking and standing is enormous. In addition, the foot is not an isolated unit, but rather part of a musculoskeletal system in which all limbs are connected to one another. The feet form the basis for the structures of our body. And when the feet are out of order, it not only affects our gait, but also our posture and causes pain in the knees, back and neck. In ancient times it was said: 'If your feet hurt, everyone is sick'.

The field of podiatry, which deals with foot problems, has only recently developed in medicine. Podiatry draws on advances in biomechanics, traumatology and orthopedics, neurology, osteopathy and sports medicine. One of its most important components is the deposit supply.

Foot insoles, also known as orthoses, date back to the 18th century in the Netherlands. In the 19th century, Dr. Whitman from the USA was the first to offer individual insoles based on a plaster cast of the foot. Probably the first thing that researchers noticed was that the foot has an arched, arched structure. The height of the arch varies from person to person and can change under load, acting like a spring or shock absorber. The first orthoses were developed to support the arch of the foot.

Due to the presence of longitudinal and transverse arches and soft tissues (muscles, subcutaneous fat, ligaments), the foot absorbs shock loads during movement and protects the underlying joints from premature wear. And today, every orthopedic insole has special elements to support the arch of the foot - so-called footbeds.

As a rule, all ready-made insoles that you can buy in the store have exactly this function - they support the arch of the foot. During heavy physical strain, sport, overweight (pregnancy, obesity), in old age and in weakened patients, it can happen that the longitudinal and transverse arch simply no longer holds. To avoid the inconveniences associated with the further development of flat feet, the arches must be supported in a timely manner with orthoses. Strictly speaking, the prefabricated insoles are a prophylactic measure.

How are custom insoles made?

The purpose of orthopedic shoe insoles is to support and support the joints and ligaments in the foot and, if necessary, to correct their position. To do this, they must meet individual criteria. Technology is used in the production of custom-made orthopedic insoles:

Three-dimensional impression

A modified classic technique based on the use of plaster. The patient is asked to stand in containers filled with foam or loose material. The footprints left behind are filled with plaster. After the impression has hardened, an insert is vacuum formed over the impression. If the result of the adjustment needs to be corrected, the impression is made again.

The disadvantage is that the correction cannot be performed if the foot to be corrected is in the wrong position in the cast (the doctor's experience and attention is very important).

blanks

Preheated, standardized blanks are molded to the patient's foot to provide flexibility. The shaping is done with the help of a plantoscope and an orthopedic ruler from Heider. With the help of the device, the doctor receives the necessary initial data:

Orthopedic rollers, elastic bands to fix the arch of the foot and pads used for adjustment. All of these steps take 15-30 minutes. If the product needs adjustment, it will be reheated.

Vacuum Compressor Pillow

This technique combines the two aforementioned methods. The patient is asked to stand on a pillow with a membrane from which the air has been sucked out. The membrane 'remembers' the position of the feet and the technician shapes and adjusts the impression to the measurements. A heated object is then placed, which, when cooled, recreates the pattern on the membrane. The time required is 20-30 minutes.

How we make individual insoles – a video about the manufacturing technology

The procedure for making individual insoles

Advantages of making orthoses in the Orthodoc cabin:

• Use of the most precise German insole manufacturing technology (based on an impression of the foot with a vacuum cushion) in our showroom. The manufacturing time is no more than 20-30 minutes
• Insole made of imported components (leather and Clorf - Belgium, frame - Germany, Flexan and Visco - Italy)
• We offer a wide range of components from which insoles are made: from perforated (and therefore very thin) natural leather to the latest synthetic materials. We advise our customers free of charge on the selection of insoles.
• If you need your insoles adjusted in the Ortodok showroom, you can get it free of charge (please make an appointment in advance). +7 (495) 233-24-91, +7(985) 865-82-66, +7 (977) 888-80-92
• Despite the low price of the insoles in our salon, with proper material selection and care, the top and bottom layers last an average of 2 to 3 years before needing to be replaced. The skeleton of the insole, which forms the basis of the entire insole, lasts more than 8-9 years.

Manufacture of personal insoles

1st stage of orthosis production

2nd stage of manufacturing insoles

3rd stage of manufacturing insoles

4th stage of manufacturing insoles

5th stage of manufacturing orthoses

6 stage of manufacturing orthoses

Each additional pair + 2000 rub. Outside the Moscow ring road up to 20 km free.

Deadlines and prices for adjustments, repairs and seasonal changes for orthoses in the OrthoDoc showroom:

Reasons why you should not dispose of old orthoses made by us.

• If the inner carcass is intact, the orthotics can be assumed to work well, while damage to the top or bottom cover is just a matter of appearance.
• The cost of replacing damaged parts is several times less than making new insoles.
• Winter insoles can be converted into summer insoles at relatively low cost.
• And another important fact! Why change something that has already become a habit and that really works?

Benefits of orthoses

Foot correction products can achieve many positive results, provided that the insoles are selected by a professional and all medical recommendations are strictly followed.

The main advantage of orthoses is their prophylactic effect, because they help the feet to endure excessive loads and protect them from possible abnormalities. However, if pathology is already present and causing discomfort, orthoses have another function - they slow down the progression of the disease, repair and correct the foot, and help relieve pain.

The therapeutic benefits of orthotics include.

• They create a comfortable environment when walking and standing for long periods of time.
• They relieve pain from heel spurs, transverse and longitudinal flatfoot and other diseases.
• They distribute the load evenly over the entire surface of the foot and take it out of overloaded areas.
• They help prevent corns and blisters.
• Reduces shock load during movement and increases cushioning.
• Maintains the anatomically correct position of the transverse and longitudinal arch.
• Supports posture.
• Protects the weakened ankle ligaments in the elderly.
• Reduces the risk of injury during physical activity.

Effects of orthoses

Despite all the benefits, is wearing orthoses also harmful?

It is heard that one of the negative effects of orthotics is the inconvenience that wearing orthotics brings.

It should be noted that it sometimes takes some time to get used to the insoles. The duration of the adjustment is individual, but on average is no more than a week. After this time, the slight discomfort and the feeling of a foreign body in the shoes disappear.

If the insoles continue to be uncomfortable or the feeling borders on pain, this indicates that the insoles were fitted incorrectly. If this is the case, they should be stopped immediately to avoid making the situation worse.

How can you make a mistake when choosing an orthopedic product if it can be harmful?

1. An orthosis is not tailored to the individual foot. Each orthosis consists of several important structural elements: arch support, metatarsal padding and heel cushioning. It is important that each of these components is adjusted to the appropriate location on the foot. Otherwise, you risk not only discomfort, but also worsening of an existing condition. If, due to the nature of the foot, it is not possible to find a suitable insole from the range of standard products, you should opt for a custom-made insole.
2. An orthopedic insole is not tailored to your shoe size.Please note that you cannot wear the same insoles in all shoes. The ideal pair to complement the orthosis is a shoe with a flat sole, a closed, solid back and a sufficiently high shaft, preferably with laces. Narrow shoe models, not to mention high-heeled shoes, require their own type of orthopedic aids.
3. An orthopedic insole does not take into account the stage of the existing pathology.Ready-made orthopedic insoles are intended only for use in the early stages of the disease, when prevention or minor correction is sufficient. As the disease progresses, serious treatment with customized orthotics and regular corrections is required.

Types of orthopedic aids

Perseus Ortho offers a wide range of therapeutic and prophylactic orthoses for foot correction. For children, adults and pregnant women. For children, adults and pregnant women.

Supinating insoles Orthoses – pronators Half insoles insoles insoles for shoes Insoles for slippers and clogs

Custom-made footbeds

Footbeds are made to order. The anatomical characteristics of each patient's foot, the functional condition of the foot and the orthopedist's recommendations are taken into account.

The insoles are custom-made on professional equipment so that the finished shoe insoles are as precise as possible. For example, the treatment of clubfoot and varus requires the use of an insole propinator. Regardless of the disease, high-quality natural materials, mostly leather, are used to make the orthotic parts. This material is permeable to air and helps the foot breathe. More than thirty types of insoles for patients of all ages and diagnoses.

1. Footprint.
2. Outline of the foot.
3. 3D scan of the foot.
4. Making an individual plaster cast.
5. Production of individual insoles.
6. Custom orthopedic insoles made on a CNC machine.
7. Custom orthopedic insoles printed with a 3D printer.

The price of Perseus Ortho orthoses depends on the complexity of the product. The price range for children (up to and including 14 years old) from 5000 to 8000 thousand rubles. Adults – from 6,000 to 9,000 thousand rubles. According to the contract, the production period for orthoses is 21 working days.

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Doctors in more than 40 countries confirm the effectiveness of FormTotics insoles in clinical practice. Since 2005, more than 450 FormTotix clinics have opened in Russia.

Features of our approach

Formotix insoles cannot be purchased in a store. They are prescribed by prescription,
Hand-fitted and shaped for you by certified physicians.

FormTotix insoles do not raise the arch of the foot and form a 'ball'.
but serve as a trainer to restore foot function.

FormTotix insoles correct the movement of the foot,
and not a static position, which is key.

FormTotix insoles have the texture of wet sea sand.
Sand and almost double the contact area with the foot.

Olympic silver medalist
Vancouver, individual sprint.
Bronze medalist at the 2011 World Championships.
Team sprint
(together with Nikita Kryukov).
Junior World Champion (2009).
In the individual sprint.

FormTotix relieves pressure perfectly,
Supports the leg. It not only relieves the arches of the feet.
Not only the arch of the foot is relieved, but also the hip joints.

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That is, there are custom insoles (which are made in one piece and take into account the characteristics of your foot) and non-custom insoles (which are calculated based on the average sole shape of your size). What are the advantages and disadvantages of the two types?

Custom insoles are readily available (you can buy them at any shoe store, drugstore, or sporting goods store), very easy to fit (all you have to do is insert them into the shoe), and relatively inexpensive. However, this cannot achieve a therapeutic or preventive effect.

Diabetic foot syndrome is a common and dangerous complication of diabetes that affects all tissues of the feet: skin, muscles, nerves, vessels, ligaments and joints. There are several forms of SDS, each with different symptoms. However, in all cases:

If adequate medical care is not provided, not only does the quality of life deteriorate, but there is a risk of amputation or even death;
With modern treatment methods (especially if applied in a timely manner), most patients can avoid radical operations, eliminate ulcers and restore blood circulation in the feet;

All people are born with flat feet. Only by the age of 7-9 years does the arch of a child's foot acquire the relief characteristic of a normal adult foot.
However, under the influence of various factors and hormonal changes, this pattern can change significantly.

According to a study conducted among young athletes in Moscow,
showed more than 50 % in girls and more than 25 % in boys aged 16-20 years
Symptoms of Hypermobility.

Basketball, like all team contact games, is one of the most injury-prone sports. The injuries suffered by players in this dynamic game can sometimes be very serious. The most common injuries affect the lower limbs.

From sprains and torn ligaments to ankle fractures, ankle injuries are very common in basketball. According to American sports doctors, the most common ankle injury in basketball is a subluxation. This is commonly referred to as a 'sprained ankle'. An ankle subluxation can result from an awkward landing, a change in direction of movement, or a sudden stop. However, the cause of the injury lies in the 'vulnerable' position of the foot!

When are orthopedic insoles necessary?

• Valgus deformity of the foot.
• Varus deformity of the foot
• back pain
• joint pain
• heel spur

• bad feet
• Varicose veins and swelling
• Long-term work on the feet
• Diabetic foot
• Foot fatigue during pregnancy

The vicious circle can often be broken very easily by placing the foot in the correct, physiological position with a special insole.

Important to understand!

Unfortunately, the manufacturing of 'custom' orthotics has now become largely an unscrupulous industry. Offers for custom-made insoles are available on every corner. Hundreds of specialists are ready to come to your home and make insoles 'for your foot' within 30-40 minutes (and at a very low cost).

For the quick production of insoles, semi-finished products are usually used, the basis of which is made of low-temperature plastics or materials that become deformable when heated with an ordinary construction dryer. Of course, such 'express' technologies have some advantages - speed of production and low price of the final product. However, they also have disadvantages: low-temperature laminates are not strong enough, while foams shrink quickly and need to be corrected gradually. Additionally, in many cases it is very difficult to correct the alignment of the foot with these shapes.

Why is it important to use FormTotics insoles?

Foot pathologies account for approximately 15 % of all musculoskeletal diseases. Patients usually only pay attention to pain and fatigue, but chronic foot problems can lead to serious conditions such as: b.

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome;
• Deforming arthrosis of the large joints of the lower limbs;
• Progressive degenerative processes in the spine (osteochondrosis, arthrosis of the small vertebral joints);
• Chronic inflammatory diseases of the abdominal organs (chronic cholecystitis, chronic colitis, etc.)
• Diseases of the reproductive system in men and women;
• Asthenic syndrome;
• neurotic disorders.

Who should order FormTotix insoles immediately

To prevent foot pathologies, insoles should be worn by all people at risk:

• Professions that place a lot of strain on the foot (hairdressers, salespeople, waiters, etc.);
• Severe physical and/or psychological trauma;
• pregnant women;
• overweight;
• scoliosis;
• Chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

In addition, doctors recommend using FormTotix insoles for patients with chronic pain of any kind, as relieving pressure on the foot can significantly reduce the intensity of the pain syndrome. This applies in particular to:

• Headache ;
• back pain;
• Pain in chronic inflammatory bowel disease;
• Chronic pelvic pain due to disorders of the reproductive system.

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Where to order

The orthoses can be ordered in Moscow at the Regenerative Medicine Clinic. Experienced podiatrists will accurately diagnose your foot problems and select or adjust the right insole for you. The clinic offers an individual approach to each client and affordable prices for insoles to make you feel comfortable.

It should be added that the diagnosis of foot problems in the regenerative medicine clinic is made by an experienced podiatrist. The clinic also works with FootMaster and FormTotix, a manufacturer of insoles. This allows us to use the most innovative products from manufacturers and provide a guarantee for their insoles.

4 The function of insoles is to fix the foot.

As already mentioned, the insoles should not be very soft. The same applies to very hard models. Many manufacturers make insoles designed to support and stabilize the arch of the foot while completely ignoring the forefoot and backfoot. The 'right' insole should have supportive and cushioning zones to 're-educate' the muscles and tendons to move more naturally.

There is an anatomically ideal pattern for the movement of the foot when walking and running: from the posterolateral (outer) part of the heel at an angle through the middle of the arch of the foot to the subsequent imprint of the inner part of the big toe. Such a step cannot be supported by fixing the arch of the foot alone - orthoses must give the foot the necessary flexibility.

In addition to pain relief, Bauerfeind Run&Walk insoles stabilize all parts of the foot and thus ensure the correct biomechanics of the step.

What the deposits do

By evenly distributing the load and supporting the sensitive areas of the foot, tension and excruciating pain can be relieved, the possible development and exacerbation of diseases can be avoided and prevented.

They also have a therapeutic effect:

• They improve blood circulation in the feet, including the massage effect;
• provide cushioning when walking and protect feet, joints and spine from excessive stress;
• protect the muscles from excessive strain.

Well-fitted orthopedic insoles relieve the discomfort of uncomfortable, tight shoes, reduce unnecessary pressure on the foot area and provide stability when walking.

How to choose the right insole

The use of insoles does not require a specific diagnosis of the foot, unless the problem is serious and the product is intended to play a key role in treating it. In other cases, general advice about which insoles are best suited for the desired effect is sufficient.

These can be factory-made, custom-made or specifically designed for the foot. In the vast majority of cases, mass-produced models work well. However, this approach does not take into account individual requirements, specific foot characteristics, degree of bone deformity and problem areas. In such cases, it is better to contact a professional who will take into account all the available nuances in the manufacturing process.

There are also hard and soft models. The first, hard version is intended primarily for solving flat foot problems. The soft products are more for prevention, protect against injuries during sporting activities, are suitable during pregnancy and for general foot stress problems.

There are different approaches and rules of thumb for selecting an orthotic insole to achieve the desired results. Below are some of them:

• Decide what type of insoles you need and what material they are made of;
• Choose the right size and shape;
• Use it on a specific shoe so that the product conforms to the contours of the shoe and adheres to the surface.

If you have difficulty choosing the right model, consider asking a professional for help. The doctors in the clinic will help you choose an orthopedic insole, taking into account the special structure of your foot and your condition, and also give recommendations on the material and shape of the product.

• Customized orthoses.
• orthoses for children.
• Field reports on custom-made orthoses.
• Orteka – made-to-measure orthoses.
• production of orthoses.
• Orthotics for flat feet.
• orthoses for sports.
• Orthoses for valgus in children.