Custom insolesPosts and articles about Custom insolesBlogAmanda BackusThe Role of Insoles in Correcting Gait ImbalancesMost people walk for the majority of their day, but sometimes, our feet don't move in the right way. The repetitive nature of walking can cause minor imbalances...BlogBabafemi Adebajo7 Best Cycling Shoe Insoles to Provide Arch SupportCompared to standard running insoles, cycling shoe insoles offer superior arch support, metatarsal padding, and deep heel cups, reducing foot strain during cycl...BlogBabafemi Adebajo6 Best Insoles for Tennis Players With Posterior Tibial TendonitisPivots, quick forward and sideways movements, sudden jars and jolts—tennis can be rough on your lower limbs. But if you have posterior tibial tendonitis, the re...Best OrthoticsBabafemi AdebajoBest Insoles for Claw ToeA claw toe is a foot deformity that can affect the toe joints, causing the little toes to curl under. While it is not a problem on its own, it can cause serious...BlogJanik SundstromHow to Choose the Best Insoles for SesamoiditisSesamoiditis is pain and inflammation experienced in the tendon that runs over the sesamoid bones of the forefoot, usually caused by overuse or strain. The sesa...Best OrthoticsBabafemi Adebajo3 Best Insoles for Preventing Shin SplintsMusculoskeletal injuries come in all shapes and degrees of severity. Sometimes, the size of the injury doesn’t correspond with the severity of the condition or ...Best OrthoticsJanik SundstromBest Insoles For Hip Pain ReliefHip pain refers to pain felt around or in the hip joint. In some cases, pain can also be felt in the buttocks, groin, and thigh. The causes of hip pain vary, so...BlogJanik SundstromTreating Metatarsalgia With Insoles and Other Orthotic DevicesMetatarsalgia is the most common condition of the forefoot (the ball of your foot), whereby inflammation and pain may lead to reduced activity in severe cases. ...Best OrthoticsUpstep StaffBest Insoles for Managing OverpronationOverpronation occurs when the arches of your feet flatten more than normal because of the way you walk or run. As a result, the muscles, tendons, and ligaments ...BlogStaff WriterTreatment Guide for Plantar FasciitisThe plantar fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue below the skin, surrounding and covering the sole muscles. It extends from the origin of the heel of th...Best OrthoticsBabafemi AdebajoBest Insoles for Wide FeetBy itself, the shape or size of the feet should not be a problem. However, wide feet can become painful if you do not wear the appropriate shoes to accommodate ...BlogStaff WriterCan Natural Treatments and Custom Insoles Cure Pain From Flat Feet?Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, is a condition in which the arches of your feet are depressed, and most, if not all, of the sole is in contact with the ...BlogBabafemi AdebajoOver-The-Counter Insoles vs. Custom Orthotics: Which One Is Right for You?Although the words "custom orthotics" and "insoles" are often used interchangeably, there is a distinction between the two. As the name suggests, custom orthoti...BlogBabafemi AdebajoThe Cost of Custom Orthotics: Are They Worth It?Unlike over-the-counter insoles, which are generic and can be easily purchased by walking into a store, different types of custom orthotics are specially design...Best OrthoticsJanik SundstromBest Insoles for Patellofemoral Pain ReliefPatellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) refers to dull, aching pain in the front of the knee, around the kneecap. PFPS is commonly referred to as “runner’s knee” si...BlogBabafemi AdebajoRigid vs. Soft Orthotics for Flat Feet, Plantar Fasciitis, and MoreWhile over-the-counter orthotics are typically for general use, custom orthotics are designed for use in managing specific conditions. Because the aim is to add...Best OrthoticsJanik SundstromBest Insoles For SandalsWhen deciding on which shoe to wear, it's important to think about what activities you need the shoe for. 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Unrelated infections brought me to the hosp...CommunityCan you put custom-made insoles in soccer cleats?Hey everyone My son plays soccer at school, and he loves it. But he often complains about his feet being sore and achy after a game and long after. I have had ...CommunityCan custom orthopedic insoles cause knee pain?Is it normal that my knees hurt since I got my orthotics for plantar fasciitis? Ever since I got the insoles, my knees hurt so much, and I can’t squat as much a...BlogBabafemi AdebajoOrthotics for Bunions: How Insoles Can Relieve Bunion PainBunions, also known as hallux valgus, are a common foot issue across all ages and categories of people. When they occur, they can cause severe pain and hamper r...BlogBabafemi AdebajoAchilles Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and MoreThe Achilles tendon is the band of tissue that connects the calf muscles in the lower limb to your heel bone. When this tissue becomes inflamed, the result is A...CommunityWhy are custom orthotics so expensive?I don't understand why custom orthotics have to be so expensive compared to store-bought ones. Why is this the case?AnswersBabafemi AdebajoHow Long Do Custom Orthotics Last?From bringing pain relief to improving mobility, providing support, and aiding healing from different injuries, custom orthotics help improve quality of life. H...AnswersBabafemi AdebajoHow to Break in Orthotics Pain-FreeLike new shoes, your body requires some time to get used to a custom orthotic. This period is known as the orthotic break-in period. During that time, discomfor...AnswersBabafemi AdebajoAre Custom Orthotics and Insoles Eligible for HSA, HRA, and LPFSA?There are several health benefit plans. Each plan has its own advantages and covers specific medical treatments. 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