Whether you are training alone at home or meeting with like-minded individuals in a club – injuries can happen anywhere. It is frustrating and painful when injuries hold you back from achieving your fitness goals. Often, such injuries result from incorrect foot positioning. Therefore, prevention is key.
In our personalized consultations, your needs are the focus. We consider your footwear, sport, any existing conditions, and preferences. Based on this, we recommend possible therapies, including specific exercises and the option of custom-made shoe insoles. We carefully select the right elements, materials, and levels of firmness to ensure optimal support. Additionally, we offer personalized training plans and running coaching, so our clients can benefit not only from the insoles but also from developing their own athletic performance.
Sports insoles are specifically designed to support and stabilize the foot during sports activities, taking into account the increased strain on muscles, joints, and ligaments that occurs during exercise. Custom-made sports insoles can solve problems and reduce the risk of injuries before they occur. As the saying goes, "Prevention is better than cure."
Proper support and alignment of the feet through sports insoles help enhance performance while minimizing the risk of overuse injuries and pain. These insoles allow for an even distribution of pressure on the foot, correct misalignments to prevent wear and tear, optimize biomechanical efficiency, and provide more effective shock absorption compared to regular insoles. Sports insoles facilitate better control over foot movements during sports, allowing athletes to focus entirely on their training or game without worrying about potential injuries.
It is crucial for us to have a thorough understanding of various sports. Consider the differences in movement patterns between running and soccer. Sports like running and walking are referred to as "linear sports," where movements are repetitive. "Non-linear sports" like soccer, basketball, and volleyball require specific movements, such as the difference between a serve in tennis, a swing in golf, and a tackle in football. These differences result in varying stresses on the feet during sport-specific movements. Therefore, the insoles should be tailored to the specific sport.
While jogging, repetitive movements are often repeated, which increases the risk of injury. Misalignments or incorrect running techniques can exacerbate this risk. Therefore, it is important to assess how you run. The insoles should be made from high-quality materials that provide good shock absorption and are breathable to wick away moisture and reduce the formation of blisters. Additionally, they should offer sufficient stability to correct overpronation or supination. A custom fit can ensure that the insoles are optimally aligned with your foot anatomy and running habits, providing a comfortable and safe running experience. Complementary exercises to strengthen and increase the flexibility of muscles can further minimize the risk of injury. Want to learn more? We also offer running coaching.
In sports like soccer, basketball, or tennis, it is crucial to wear insoles that provide sufficient stability, especially for lateral movements and quick changes of direction. These sports require abrupt stops and intense running movements, making adequate shock absorption necessary as well. In tennis and golf, enhanced forefoot cushioning is also required. The fit of the insoles for soccer and tennis shoes varies due to the different shoe shapes. Soccer shoes are generally narrower and have a snug fit to improve ball control and reduce the risk of injuries from twisting. Therefore, the insoles for soccer shoes need to be narrower and flatter to fit well inside the shoe without taking up extra space. Tennis shoes, on the other hand, often have a wider fit to offer more stability for lateral movements.
In ice skating sports such as ice hockey, figure skating, and speed skating, the focus, in addition to stabilization, is particularly on relieving pressure points. In figure skating, insoles support the foot and ensure the necessary stability and control while also optimizing power transfer during jumps and spins. In speed skating, insoles improve biomechanical efficiency and maximize power transfer to the ice, while also enhancing shock absorption and reducing strain on joints and muscles. In ice hockey, a fast and physically demanding sport, stability and shock absorption are crucial to withstand the high stresses and abrupt changes in direction during the game.
Insoles improve comfort and support performance in cycling by optimizing power transfer and correcting and supporting foot positioning. They distribute force evenly across the foot, counteracting pressure points that can result from uneven load distribution. This not only enhances pedaling efficiency but can also reduce fatigue.
Insoles for ski boots and snowboard boots are essential for enhancing comfort and performance on the slopes. They provide optimal cushioning, reduce strain and fatigue, and enhance stability, especially during challenging descents. Minimizing movement within the boot is crucial to prevent power loss. Constructed from durable materials, they also offer insulation and support.