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Ballet and Dance Insoles
What exactly are'Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics'?
Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics are devices designed to restore your natural foot function. Many 'biomechanical' (walking) complaints such as heel pain, knee pain and lower back pain are caused by poor foot function. Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics 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, Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics 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 Walking Footbeds?
Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics benefit dancerswith 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.
What specific conditions may be helped?
Below is a list of all the conditions that Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics 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. Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics have been proven to eliminate posture problems and foot and leg pain.
Do I need a doctor's prescription to order Walking Footbeds?
No. Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics are available in foot care stores and via internet sites.
Why do I need Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics ?
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. Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics help to improve those structural changes.
If I use Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics will I become dependent on them?
No. Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics simply allow the muscles, tendons and bones of the feet and lower legs to function at their highest potential.
How long will my Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics Last?
Usually between 12 to 18 months.
Does it take time to get used to Ballet and Dance Insoles/ Orthotics ?
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 Ballet Insoles
These insoles are designed to be the best fitting, most comfortable,
heel and arch support on the market today. We have combined a soft gel
heel, including shock absorbing waffles, with a supportive foam arch.
-Unique design tested by professionals and worn by all levels of Dancers.
Helps control pronation to improve balance and reduce strain.
-Proven to reduce stress fractures and knee strain in all levels of
dance.
-A must when in recovery or dancing through stress related foot injuries.
These insoles also strength the instep of the foot allowing the dancer
to achieve maximum foot strength potential.
Click here for price and further details
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