Flat feet can cause diseases of the spine, diseases of the veins and other disorders of our body. That is why with a small, at first glance, defect must be fought. Orthopedic insoles with flat feet - not just an opportunity to eliminate discomfort when walking, but also a good chance to prevent health problems.
Orthopedic insoles for transverse and longitudinal flat feet
In the event that the height of the transverse arch of the foot decreases, stagnation in the veins of the legs, thrombosis and other vascular diseases can occur. In addition, there is a high risk of earing a protusion of the intervertebral disc and joint disease due to poor cushioning during walking. Insoles can prevent these diseases. With transverse flat feet, the orthopedic insole has an elevation approximately in the middle, it should not be too high and stiff so that the height of the arch of the foot comes to normal gradually.
In adulthood, it is impossible to get rid of flat feet with the insoles, the bones are already formed and are not amenable to displacement. The insole will help relieve the load from the joints and spine, replacing the natural curve of the foot. In childhood, there is a chance to completely get rid of the problem. There are several types of insoles:
- soft;
- average;
- hard.
The first are good at the initial stages of the disease, the latter are used for daily use, and the stiff insoles are most suitable for elderly patients with reduced foot sensitivity.
Orthopedic insoles for longitudinal flat feet are used under the same conditions as insoles for transverse reduction of the arch of the foot. Just the instep in this case will not be in the middle of the insole, but close to its inner edge. This will avoid shifting the heel sideways and prevent disruption of the musculoskeletal system.
Orthopedic insoles with combined flat feet combine both wedges that provide a normal lifting of the foot, both in the region of the transverse arch and in the place of the longitudinal one.
The best orthopedic insoles
To date, orthopedic insoles against flat feet represent a wide variety. Manufacturers represent many kinds:
- leather insoles with a substrate of polyurethane;
- soft synthetic insoles with gel, taking the shape of the foot;
- cork insoles;
- Rubber insoles, fastened on the foot with the help of elastic bands;
- gel pads on Velcro and others.
All these options are good for preventing flat feet and in those cases, if the problem did not have time to become too serious. But it's best not to buy ready-made products in a pharmacy, but to order individual orthopedic insoles with a flat-footed orthopedist. This will avoid feelings of discomfort when walking, calluses, corns and problems with posture.
The doctor will measure the exact height of the arch of the foot, make a plaster cast of the feet, or computer projection of the feet and only then can accurately calculate the height of the wedges of recovery. Such insoles will help you stay healthy. As a rule, their top coating
If you can not order individual insoles, use our tips for choosing ready-made insoles:
- Buying insoles is best, taking with them shoes with which you will wear them.
- For the winter it is better to buy insulated orthopedic insoles, and for the summer - cork.
- The size should exactly match the length of the foot.
- Soft insole is preferable to hard and medium.