Role of Custom Insoles / Factors to effectively treat - Foot and Ankle Pain & Deformities

Custom insoles are essential for treating flat foot and a range of foot pain and structural deformities. The “arch height index” is a key parameter in designing effective insoles, enabling the exact support and pressure distribution your foot needs to restore comfort and function.​

Why Custom Insoles Matter

  • Custom insoles are tailored to each patient’s unique foot shape and arch profile, unlike generic products which rarely address individual biomechanics.​
  • They redistribute plantar pressure, reducing excessive strain on overloaded areas—crucial for managing flat foot, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, bunions, and more.​
  • Custom support helps correct alignment throughout the kinetic chain, improving balance and relieving pain in the knees, hips, and lower back.​

The Role of Arch Height Index

  • Scientific studies show appropriate arch support—customized to the patient’s index—can restore physiological arch height in flatfoot, reduce abnormal joint stress, and enhance shock absorption during walking and running.​
  • Using the correct arch height for your insole ensures optimal load distribution, better comfort, and less risk of future deformities or pain.​

Treating Flat Foot and Other Deformities

  • Customized insoles with proper arch height elevate the collapsed medial arch in flat foot, relieving symptoms and restoring more normal gait.​
  • For conditions like plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, and even diabetic foot problems, tailored insoles minimize pressure hotspots and prevent complications.​
  • Arch-support insoles can stabilize the heel, correct overpronation, and improve propulsion when walking or running, further promoting active lifestyles.​
Every patient’s foot is different. By carefully measuring parameters like arch height index, clinicians create insoles that don’t just mask pain, but address its root cause—helping people move comfortably and confidently again.​

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