Hiking
Insoles and Orthotics
What exactly
is an 'Hiking Insoles'?
An 'Hiking Insoles' is a device designed
to restore your natural foot function. Many 'bimechanical'
(walking) complaints such as heel pain, knee pain
and lower back pain are caused by poor foot function.
Hiking Insoles re-align the foot and ankle bones to
their neutral position, thereby restoring natural
foot function. In turn this helps alleviate problems
in other parts of the body.
In addition,Hiking Insoles give a more
even weight distribution, taking pressure of sore
spots (e.g. the ball of the foot, corns in between
toes, bunions etc) and they provide some shock absorption.
Who needs Hiking Insoless?
Hiking Insoles benefit basketball players with foot/
leg pain or discomfort due to walking imbalance (biomechanical
complaint). Imbalances such as flat feet, heel pain,
knee pain and shin pain are known to cause pain and
discomfort. Your hiking boots absorb the shock of thousands
upon thousands of steps and allow you to perform your
best. However, the insoles in the Hiking Boots very
often do not provide support and can be the difference
between an enjoyable hike or a painful hike.
Some boot insoles are better because they're built
with better materials and more support than others.
However, nearly all of them - even the top brands -
come pre-molded from the factory and are designed to
fit feet like yours, but not designed to fit your feet.
Can you wear the basketball
insoles during all daily activities?
- People who stand or walk all day will benefit from
orthotics.
- If you suffer from pain during any form of sporting
exercise then orthotics can reduce the pain associated
with your condition.
- For overweight individuals, orthotics will help
to counteract the extra stress being placed on the
feet.
What specific conditions
may be helped?
Below is a list of all the conditions that Hiking Insoles
can help.
Achilles Tendonitis, Corns, Metatarsalgia, Sesamoiditis,
Ankle Sprains, Flat Feet, Neuroma, Tendonitis, Arch
Pain, Heel Pain, Pronation, Top of the foot pain, Bunions,
Knee Pain, Shin Pain, Toe Pain.
Imbalance in your feet can alter the bony structure
of your feet and lower legs, Hiking Insoles have been
proven to eliminate posture problems and foot and leg
pain.
Do I need a doctor's
prescription to order Hiking Insoles?
No. Hiking Insoles are available in foot care stores
and via internet sites.
Why
do I need Hiking Insoles?
Imbalances of the bones of the feet can result in
abnormal foot motion (over pronation). This can impair
foot function which can result in abnormal rotation
of the legs and sometimes affects the knees, hips or
back. If we combine these tremendous forces with the
need for precise balance, we can see how small structural
changes in the foot can make significant differences.
Hiking Insoles help to improve those structural changes.
If I use Hiking Insoles
will I become dependent on them?
No. Orthotics simply allow the muscles, tendons and
bones of the feet and lower legs to function at their
highest potential.
Can Hiking Insoles reduce
pronation and prevent sports injuries?
A project conducted at the NIKE Sport Research Laboratory
studied the effects of orthotics on rear foot movement
in running. Nine well-trained runners who wore orthotics
were chosen as subjects. The results of the study indicated
that orthotics reduced rear foot movement by roughly
one degree or approximately nine percent of the amount
found in runners not using orthotics. The average reduction
of the maximum velocity of pronation was fifteen percent.
Thus this study indicates that orthotics and insoles
control over pronation which will treat and prevent
many sporting injuries.
How
long will myHiking Insoles Last?
Usually between 12 to 18 months.
Does it take time to
get used to Hiking Insoles ?
Your feet need time to adjust to the correct biomechanical
(walking) position. Orthotics should be gradually used
to begin with. During the first 48 hours of use, use
the orthotics for approximately 3-4 hours. After this
period of time it is recommended you use the orthotics
for 6-8 hours. In the second week of use the orthotics
can be utilized all day.
Recommended
Product
Dr
Foot's Sports Orthotics
Dr Foot's Sport
Insoles provide extra longitudinal support and cushioning.
Forefoot extensions prevent movement of the insert,
which is important during sporting activities.
The ideal insole
for complete foot support, comfort, correct posture
and mechanics. Dr Foot's insole is a unique foot support
system intended to help relieve over pronation, while
preventing foot strain and injury. A full-length, prescription
like arch support prevents and treats foot pain. The
result: control for feet rolling inward (over-pronation),
which can pull the entire lower body out of alignment.
A special fabric cover reduces slippage and heat, helping
keep feet drier.
Provides support and comfort during
every stage of walking and running.
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