Diabetic foot refers to lower limb infection, ulceration and destruction of deep tissue in diabetic patients due to neuropathy and various degrees of peripheral vascular lesions. Diabetic foot is one of the most serious complications of diabetes, and also an important cause of disability and death in diabetic patients, which seriously threatens the quality of…
Who Should Need Orthotic Insoles? Orthotic Insole is a medical device for patients who have foot problem. Orthotic insole can be used to treat patients with foot pain. Different insoles have different function. Different symptom needs different orthotic insoles. How do you know if you need orthotic insoles? And who should need orthotic insoles? Usually,…
Materials Choices of Orthotic Insole There are many materials that can be used to fabricate custom foot orthotics. In this article we discuss some of the options available including thermoplastics,polymer materials, coating materials, etc… We also take a look at some top cover choices such as Plastazote, EVA, Spenco, and leather. Polymer Material Plastic: polyethylene…
How to Distinguish Orthotic Insole and Common Insole? Orthotic Insole is different from common insole. Usually, orthotic insole is used for people who have foot problem, such as plantar fasciitis, varus/valgus, flat foot, high arch, runners knee, shin splints and achilles tendinitis, etc. But, how to distinguish orthotic insole from common insole? Function is different.…
Do You Know the Function of Insole? The insides of the shoe are flat, but the soles of your feet are not, so when you walk, the soles of your feet will slide in the shoes, and each step takes a little more strength, making long walks more prone to injuries. The use of three-dimensional…
