Normal footwear, which can be purchased in conventional retail stores, is usually not suitable for the feet. Additional shoe insoles support healthy, ergonomic footwear.
What are shoe insoles?
Shoe insoles are important therapeutic aids that are absolutely necessary for existing deformities in order to provide relief from discomfort. Not all shoe insoles are considered medical or orthopedic components. The shoe insoles, are made of very special materials and also differ in their construction quite significantly from simple, commercially available products. In the case of various orthopedically or dermatologically relevant shoe insoles, the treating specialist decides on the nature and necessity of the products. These shoe insoles are prescribed in the same way. Shoe insoles are used by many people not only for reasons of greater wearing comfort. Shoe insoles are important therapeutic aids, which are absolutely necessary for existing malpositions in order to provide relief from discomfort.
Forms, types and styles
Orthopedic and thus medical shoe insoles are manufactured as soft and so-called sensorimotor (propioceptive) variants. For the treatment of a bent foot, orthopedic specialists prescribe the special insoles, which are available for children and adults as individual custom-made products. In addition to the plastic versions, orthopedic technicians equally offer versions made of plastics and natural materials. These shoe insoles can correct not only malpositions of the ankles or uneven growth in the length of the legs. The health insoles can help prevent or alleviate skin diseases of the feet. Orthopedic shoe insoles for correction are offered not only as individual custom-made products, but in many cases can be offered equally as prefabricated models. Differences in nature also exist between the usual insoles and sports insoles and special medical corrective insoles.
Structure, function and mode of action
The majority of medical shoe insoles are based on a modular design, which is modeled after a modular system. This is the only way to provide relief to the foot from the bottom and from the side of the body weight. Depending on the type of insole, there are differences between sensorimotor insoles, diabetes-oriented insoles and sports insoles. Further manufacturing-specific differences result from the long or three-quarter length cut sole dimensions. A typical feature of shoe insoles is their structure consisting of several functional layers. These include an upper material that is in direct contact with the foot, the so-called middle weight layer and a lining. The underlining gives the shoe insole its stable shape and a certain degree of pressure compliance. For the intermediate weight layer, a static load-bearing metal is used in combination with an elastic, breathable material. Good skin tolerance, a perfect fit, good support properties and air circulation between the individual sole layers are key usage features. If the individual layers of the shoe insole are cut crosswise, thin layers of varying materials are revealed in turn. Due to the design of the shoe insoles, which is based on the anatomical shape of the foot, they ensure a certain degree of comfort. The design of the shoe insoles and the specific selection of materials provide a supportive effect. This can prevent the progression of deformities and reduce the discomfort experienced by young and adult patients when walking. For this reason, the useful shoe insoles can be used therapeutically even for little girls and boys.
Medical and health benefits
Medical shoe insoles have become increasingly important over time and are being used therapeutically for younger and younger patients. If painful impairments occur in the joints or the supporting apparatus of the feet during walking, orthopedic shoe insoles are beneficial. The shoe insoles are used to compensate for currently diagnosed deformities in the lower extremities. This not only favors temporary freedom from symptoms, but can also counteract further deterioration.This goal can only be successfully achieved if there is additional activation of the feet. Shoe insoles are also appropriate when people are struggling with a metabolic disorder such as diabetes mellitus. Pressure points on the feet caused by footwear that is not suitable for the foot are particularly risky for these groups of people if neuropathy is also present. Medical shoe insoles are optimal from an orthopedic point of view if there are complaints due to a heel spur, a flat foot or a flat foot as well as other deformities. With these shoe insoles, a pressure distribution can be achieved, whereby an even load on the foot can be implemented. These complex shoe insoles support better posture and joint health.
