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.
1 . The size of the arch is made according to the normal arch degree, which is suitable for the general population; For some people with foot deformities or foot diseases, computer tests can be used to design and build pads with specific arch height to suit specific individuals.
2. Orthotic insole supports the arch of the foot to correct and improve walking gait and posture. For example, through the correction of the insole can be corrected pronation, valvular foot, other bad walking posture;
3. Orthotic insoles can be used to treat some diseases of the sole conservatively by redistributing the pressure of the sole, such as plantar pads, corns, metatarsal hock, and intertarsal arthritis;
4. Orthotic insole can prevent senile degenerative osteoarthropathy by improving the line of lower extremity;
5. The Angle of the orthotic insole when the foot touches the ground, as well as the change of negative emphasis, making you feel more comfortable and more effective when standing, walking, running and jumping.
orthotic insoles are divided into different types according to the above functions and are made from a variety of different materials. However, the final conclusion of the deformed insole is to improve the function of the sole, relieve the pressure of the sole, and finally achieve the function of correcting the foot deformity and relieving the foot pain.
Material is different
Orthotic insoles are made of different materials according to their different functions. One is an attempt to improve foot function, usually with hard support pads;One kind is basically to sufficient ministry have protective effect, it is to point to soft type to support mat normally;The third type, usually a semi-rigid orthotic pad, is both functional and protective.