Boot Doc uses a special system to treat postural problems with a new and innovative method. It has developed a special analysis system to precisely determine postural problems. What is remarkable is that the analysis system does not use x-rays. A combination of ultra-modern video and data technology suffices to determine differences in the lengths of legs or deformities of the spine which makes the analysis system used by Boot Doc so revolutionary.

The meticulous documentation of the evaluation of numerous customers shows that outstanding successes can be achieved in rehabilitation. Both postural problems and the exhaustion of the musculature can be obviated. The special insoles by Boot Doc also relieve the strain put on the joints, knees, and ligaments.

Boot Doc informs its customers on the exact procedure and the effects the customized insoles have on their body. The insoles are to ensure movements free of pain in order to prevent their wearers from getting caught up in a vicious circle of moving less and less and making their pains worse and worse in return.

Boot Doc offers its customers insoles for various occasions and activities in everyday life and when practicing sports. The customized insoles can be adjusted to different requirements of the customers. Due to the revolutionary analysis system all insoles fit perfectly and compensate postural deficiencies.

Besides customized insoles for an everyday use, Boot Doc also manufactures insoles for sport fans and their requirements. In general, special insoles can be used for almost every sport. To design insoles for different sports Boot Doc has carefully examined different sportive activities and the demands they make on insoles. The range of insoles by Boot Doc includes models for running, walking, playing tennis and soccer, and for golfing. In the winter collection insoles for sports like skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, making ski tours, and playing ice hockey can be found. Thanks to this wide range all customers are able to find just the right model for them, especially when practicing their favorite sport.

Boot Doc uses state of the art production methods to guarantee that customers get ultra-modern and perfectly fitting insoles. The data required for manufacturing customized insoles are collected by means of an innovative scanning and analysis technology and administrated in a revolutionary computer system. Boot Doc likewise offers its customers an outstanding service which provides them with helpful information on the insoles and helps them select the right model for them. Customers get for instance recommendations on the right running shoes or ski boots together with matching insoles which perfectly fit their individual foot shape and help to treat postural deformities.

With the help of state of the art technology Boot Doc is able to create impressive insoles which stand out from the crowd. To achieve the best possible results, all insoles are designed scientifically.

The basis of each insole by Boot Doc is the special analysis system. This system is able to precisely determine the defective position and the individual shape of the foot which are needed for the production of a customized insole that meets the personal requirements of the customers.

The analysis process used by Boot Doc represents a special method to determine defective positions of feet without having to use x-rays. To diagnose the deformity an impressive combination of video and data technology is used which delivers reliable results. First of all, the individual shape of the foot is determined by scanning the foot. Then a special computer system measures the strain on the foot, categorizes the breadth of the foot, and identifies the type of foot. These data are needed to give first recommendations concerning the adequate type of insoles and shoes.

In the next step, the customized insole is manufactured in a special milling process after which the insoles are finished. In the Fit Box by Boot Doc the insole can be polished to fit perfectly. The respective zones on the bottom side of the insole are heated by a hot air blower and then positioned under the customer’s foot where they anneal. After this process the insoles fit perfectly and can be used right away.

Insoles by Boot Doc are not only available as normal models but also for different defective positions such as pronation (flat feet) and supination (hollow feet) which make the pelvis tilt forward or backward and thus put more strain on the musculoskeletal system since the body statics are no longer in balance. The insoles by Boot Doc compensate this imbalance and prevent the negative consequences thereof.

The designers at Boot Doc have also developed insoles that meet the requirements of different sports. They have examined the individual strains different sports put on the feet to create perfect insole models for sport fans. Thus, Boot Doc does not only offer insoles for everyday activities but also insoles that support customers when practicing their favorite sport which puts different kinds of strains on their feet. Sports insoles have to be more stable for instance. They are special models to meet the requirements of runners, Nordic walkers, or soccer, tennis, and golf players. For the winter season, insoles are available for skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, making ski tours, or playing ice hockey.

All in all, the insoles by Boot Doc are products that stand out due to the state of the art analysis system used to design them without using x-rays.

For medical purposes insoles are used to support the individual shape of feet to eliminate possible defective positions. To design medical insoles, an orthopedist has to first diagnose the defective position of the foot. There are different defective positions such as flat feet, hollow feet, splayfeet, club feet, and skew feet. When suffering from a splayfoot, the bones of the middle foot spread apart which can be prevented by walking barefoot a lot as a child. When the hollow of the foot is flattened, one suffers from a flat foot which can likewise be prevented by walking barefoot a lot as is the case with splayfeet. Most of the time hollow feet are congenital and can lead to frequent sprains due to an insecure walk. A flat foot is the final shape of deformed foot whose entire sole bears flat on the ground without putting a strain on it. A club foot is characterized by an elevated position of the heel which can go so far that the heel does not even touch the ground any longer when walking. Skew feet constrain the course of movement since the foot slightly flexes inward when strain is put on it.

After the diagnosis, a plaster cast is made which is an exact replica of an individual foot. What is interesting is that there are different kinds of plaster casts. According to requirements plaster casts can be made of feet with or without a strain put on them. Making a blueprint is also possible which is especially used for manufacturing customized insoles. The patient puts their feet into a cast of blueprint which is similar to an ink pad. Then the feet are placed on a piece of paper on which the defective zones of the foot that touch or do not touch the ground can be seen. The different nuances of blue allow for an exact diagnosis of the defective positions of feet.

According to the defective position of the foot, an adequate insole is chosen from three basic models. Among them are corrective insoles that are designed by using plaster casts of feet without a strain on them. Such insoles are to reestablish the original or desired form of the foot. The basis for copy insoles are plaster casts of feet with a strain having been put on them. Such insoles are used to achieve an equal distribution of pressure on the sole of the foot in order to relieve the strain put on them. Blueprints are used to manufacture soft bed insoles for which an exact view of the foot is required and which absorb the shocks on the feet and avoid pressure peaks.

Insoles differ from each other in terms of material, fabric, design, and length which results in a vast variety of different models. As for the materials, especially aluminum and wood have been used in the past, while today carbon, thermo-plastics, cork, and foam plastics in combination with leather or textile fabrics are used to manufacture insoles.

According to their corrective function, special components can be integrated into insoles to ensure an optimal effect, such as frameless insoles, shell insoles, or insoles with a frame. Depending on the defective position of the feet a wedge is integrated into the insoles to correct it in the best possible way.

Orthopedics technicians and shoemakers are able to manufacture impressive insoles that compensate and improve individual defective positions in order for the patients to move freely and without any pains which is why insoles are so popular among people who suffer from defective positions of their feet.

Gel insoles are especially used to make long periods of walking as comfortable as possible. Also when running, a lot of people like to use these insoles since they absorb the shocks and has a saving effect on the entire body.

Gel insoles put healthy pressure on the sole of the foot which enhances the wearing comfort of shoes. The soft insoles also take the strain from the knees, ligaments, and the spine. Similar to a shock absorber gel, insoles dampen the shocks and vibrations on the feet and thus make long walks on solid ground especially comfortable.

Gel insoles are also available in different models for different purposes such as sports gel insoles, liquid gel insoles, and massage gel insoles.

Sport gel insoles are especially designed to support runners when making endurance runs. They protect and save the joints by absorbing vibrations and strains on the knees and ligaments. Therefore, hardly any manufacturers of sports shoes can dispense with gel insoles that have proven to be very useful. With such insoles the popular running sport can be made even healthier since they help to obviate injuries of joints and joint problems.

Liquid gel insoles are the models which are able to best adjust to individual shapes of feet. The liquid gel recognizes the unique shape of each foot and makes walking on any kind of ground comfortable. Above all, these insoles also fulfill all the functions of other gel insoles such as impressively dampening shocks and vibrations.

As their name already suggests, massage gel insoles especially enhance the wearing comfort of shoes. For this purpose there are knobs on the bottom side of the gel insoles which thus have a massaging as well as a shock-absorbing effect which is one of the main characteristics of gel insoles.

Besides these three forms of gel insoles, another model has recently created quite a stir: a special magnetic gel insole with a magnet on the arch of the foot which is to stimulate the reflex zones of the foot. Due to their positive effect on the entire body these insoles are often seen as a wellness trend which is nothing else than an orthopedic measure.

With these insoles orthopedics technicians and shoemakers are able to relieve the strain put on the feet and thus prevent abrasive effects. Gel insoles especially support the knees, joints, and the ligaments as well as the spine and the spinal disks due to their shock-absorbing effect.

Before starting running as a sport the right insoles to be used should be determined. For this purpose the foot type has to be analyzed to select the insole which fits the individual shape of the foot. Without such an analysis often a bad choice is made when choosing running shoes which can even worsen the defective positions of feet. Instead of counteracting a possible defective position it increases and can even get worse. A simple test can help determine the foot type.

The simplest methods suffice to determine individual foot types such as standing on a dry piece of paper with wet feet. The print of the foot can then be compared to sample prints and it can easily be determined whether one has normal feet or suffers from flat feet or hollow feet. Should the print not correspond to the sample of a normal foot, a suitable insole should be used, especially when running. However, even if a foot looks normal it can still have a slight defective position. Therefore, most runners should use insoles to reach the highest possible wearing comfort.

In contrast to conventional insoles which are usually made of cork nowadays, mostly different kinds of plastics are used to manufacture running and sports shoes since they are lighter which is a definite asset. For insoles that are to stabilize the foot primarily thermo-plastics are used, while flexible insoles almost always comprise ethylvinylacetate (EVA). All running insoles are covered by eudermic and especially hard-wearing materials which rounds out the perfect running insole.

Like other orthopedic insoles running insoles should only correct the defective position since the problem could worsen otherwise. Besides their corrective effect, running insoles are also responsible for dampening and absorbing certain shocks and vibrations. Insoles function like shock absorbers and thus are to save and relieve the strain put on the musculoskeletal system.

Especially the knees and joints but also the ligaments, the spine, and the spinal disks are saved by the insoles which is why most sport medicine specialists highly recommend the use of insoles for running. For no particular reason the concern for one’s body gets less the farther down it goes and thus hardly anyone considers using running insoles. Most people only worry about their feet when pains and defective positions have already appeared and only then do they decide to use running insoles. However, as respective tests have shown, these orthopedic aids should already be used when starting running in order to relieve the musculoskeletal system right from the start.

As is the case with all other orthopedic insoles, it is essential that running insoles only correct the defective position to achieve the best possible results. What is likewise especially important when deciding on running insoles is choosing an insole with a long sole in order to prevent it from slipping and thus to avoid blisters and aching pressure marks. When using insoles in running shoes their original insoles have to be removed. Otherwise the insole does not have a stable contact area and the shoe can get too small and too tight which is why most people remove the original insole instinctively.

In every sport the right equipment plays a major role, especially if one’s personal health depends on it. Running insoles belong to this essential equipment since without them defective positions of feet can occur in the first place.

In the course of time designers have found out that they should use other materials when manufacturing running and sports insoles. While most insoles used to consist of cork, designers have decided to use plastics for running insoles. According to requirements different materials are used to achieve the desired effect. While for stable insoles which are to support and stabilize the foot mostly thermo-plastics are used, flexible insoles almost always consist of ethylvinylacetate (EVA). All running insoles have to be covered by eudermic and especially hard-wearing materials.

Another critical factor is that running insoles have to fit perfectly. Thus insoles often have to be reworked several times until the insole fits perfectly. For this reason specialists should be consulted to ensure the health of your feet.

Besides their corrective and supportive effect on the foot, running insoles are also responsible for dampening and absorbing shocks and vibrations on the musculoskeletal system. Insoles function like shock absorbers which dampen vibrations and shocks and thus relieve the strain put on the joints, the ligaments, the spine, and the spinal disks. That way the entire musculoskeletal system can be saved when running and abrasive effects can be reduced to a minimum.

Usually medical insoles are prescribed by orthopedists and have to be worn to correct or compensate individual defective positions of feet. Orthopedic technicians and shoemakers design insoles which normalize individual defective positions of feet.

There are many different defective positions of feet since already minor deviations can be interpreted as an anomaly. Most of them can be categorized as flat feet, hollow feet, splayfeet, club feet, and skew feet.

When suffering from a splayfoot, the bones of the middle foot spread apart and the ball of the forefoot is arched. The common cause of splayfeet is wearing wrong shoes such as high heels and shoes which are too broad and thus do not give the feet enough support. Such a defective position can be obviated by walking barefoot a lot from childhood onward, otherwise splayfeet can only be treated with medical insoles.

When the hollow of the foot is flattened, one suffers from flat feet. Typically the foot tilts inward and the inside ankle protrudes. While children usually have a weaker musculature in the hollow of the foot, this musculature should get stronger when growing up. However, without enough exercise flat feet can easily develop. This defective position has to be treated with the help of a physiotherapist, while medical insoles can only prevent flat feet from getting worse and from developing into completely deformed foot whose entire sole bears flat on the ground without putting a strain on it. The reasons for such a severe deformation usually are weak fibers or overweight. In this final stage, flat feet can be supported by medical insoles.

In the case of hollow feet, only the heel and the forefoot touch the ground which leads to an insecure walk that can easily cause sprains. Most of the time hollow feet are congenital, but they can also develop due to a weak musculature in the foot. With special medical insoles the hollow of the foot can be supported and the strain on the forefoot can be relieved.

A club foot is characterized by an elevated position of the heel. This defective position is congenital but can also develop over the course of time until the heel does not even touch the ground any longer when walking. In contrast to other defective positions of the foot, club feet cannot be treated by a simple medical insole but by physiotherapy or an operation.

Skew feet flex inwards when strain is put on them. Sometimes it is only the heel which tilts inward instead of the entire foot. While most children have skew feet for a certain period of time, this defective position should disappear when growing up. Should it fail to disappear, medical insoles should be worn and a physiotherapist should be consulted as early as possible in order to correct it.

All in all, all kinds of medical insoles play a decisive role in orthopedics. Almost every second person suffers from a defective position of the foot which is why medical insoles have got increasingly important. However, the majority of people suffering from a defective position do not yet use insoles even though they would solve the problem without any effort or discomfort.

In general, orthopedics deals with the development, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of defective positions and functions of the musculoskeletal system which are both, congenital and acquired. Orthopedists treat such defects with the help of certain aids among which are insoles. Orthopedic technicians or shoemakers design and manufacture special insoles which are to counteract individual defective positions of feet.

At first, an orthopedist has to diagnose the respective defective position of the foot before the right insole can be determined. Possible defective positions are known as splayfeet, flat feet, hollow feet, club feet, and skew feet which can all – with the exception of club feet – be corrected and compensated by orthopedic insoles. As soon as the foot deformity has been diagnosed, a detailed print or cast of the foot is needed for designing a customized insole which perfectly fits the individual foot form and supports it in the best possible way.

In most cases, plaster casts are used to make casts of the foot when strained and without any strain put on it. For a plaster cast of a strained foot you stand in a foam box which is then filled with plaster to get an exact model of the foot. A foot without any strain put on it dangles and is wrapped with plaster bandages which get hard and are then removed to get an optimal cast of the foot. For an even more detailed print which is often necessary for customized insoles blueprints are used alternatively. To get a blueprint the foot is first put into a box with blueprint which works like a stamp pad. Then the foot is put on a piece of paper on which a picture of the foot appears with the exact nuances of blue. All the parts of the foot which do not really touch the ground when putting strain on the foot are much lighter than the ones which touch the ground which results in a very detailed print.

Almost everyone has practiced a sport at some point in their lives and a large number of people frequently practice a sport. A common consequence are overstrains which are mostly felt in the feet. When running or cycling, immense forces affect the feet and calves which make perfectly appropriate shoes indispensable. To ensure such an optimal suitability often sports insoles have to be used which support individual foot forms.

Nowadays, state of the art technologies can be used to precisely determine personal requirements of individual foot forms. Recently foot scanning technology has become increasingly important and is used by many sports fans to achieve perfect results. Only with the help of modern technology individual foot forms can be exactly determined to be able to design and manufacture sports insoles that meet both the requirements of the foot and of the sport. What also has to be considered when scanning feet is the individual way of running and the weight to manufacture a sports insole which supports the foot in the best possible way.

A lot of sports fans would never practice their sport without using sports insoles, however, without really knowing the exact effects of these orthopedic aids. In short, sports insoles function similar to shock absorbers in cars with their main function being the absorption of shocks in the foot. Due to the insoles’ special dampening characteristics shocks and vibrations when running and walking are adequately absorbed which decisively reduce discomforts after sportive activities. In many insoles additional anti-shock zones are integrated to relieve even more strain put on the feet. Moreover, sports insoles also have a supportive function to stabilize the way of running or walking even more in order to obviate sprains for instance.

All these developments aim at impressively relieving the entire musculoskeletal system which can excellently obviate abrasive effects. Individually customized sports insoles optimally relieve the knees and the ligaments as well as the joints on which a lot of strain is put especially when running. Their dampening effect likewise relieves the strain on the spine and on the spinal disks. Moreover, the effort can also be reduced by respective sports insoles since movements can be made more easily.

Whoever thinks that sports insoles are only useful when running will be proven wrong since many other sports also put a lot of strain on the feet which can be relieved by insoles. Even though it is certainly true that using insoles is especially recommendable when running to dampen the shocks on the feet and to relieve the musculoskeletal system, playing golf is another sport for which insoles should be used. In contrast to running, golf puts different strains on the feet and thus insoles have to have different effects as well. They have to stabilize and cushion the foot to make the musculature tire more slowly. Moreover, a lot of skiers use insoles to stabilize their feet and to relieve the strain on them in order to prevent them from burning or getting numb. Another sport in which the use of insoles is popular is soccer to obviate defective positions of the legs. Insoles for soccer players try to equally distribute the strain over the entire sole of the foot which would otherwise concentrate on certain zones due to the studs on soccer shoes.

With these examples it is obvious that insoles do not only play a major role for runners but in almost every kind of sport.

Recently running has experienced a real boom with more and more people deciding to start running. However, what a lot of people forget is that running can also have negative effects besides its positive effects on the body and health of the runner. A lot of doctors give warnings of severe abrasive effects, especially in the knees as well as in the joints and ligaments. To counteract these effects runners should consider using sports insoles just like fans of other sports should do as well.

The right sports insoles can optimally relieve the entire musculoskeletal system and take a lot of strain from the knees, joints, ligaments, the spine, and the spinal disks. Similar to shock absorbers in cars, insoles dampen the shock on the feet. Modern insoles also have additional anti-shock zones which are integrated to relieve the strain put on the legs even more.

What is decisive when selecting sports insoles is their perfect fit since they cannot achieve their full supportive effect otherwise. On the contrary, they could even cause defective positions if they do not fit perfectly which proves that you should be really careful when deciding on suitable sports insoles.

Everyone who has had problems with defective positions of their feet for quite some time should consult an orthopedist to have them diagnose and analyze the foot form and to then be able to choose just the right sports insoles. For everyone else who wants to find suitable sports insoles it usually suffices to ask a sports goods seller for their professional opinion. Along with the running boom over the last years modern and relatively simple forms of foot analyses have been developed. Foot scanning technologies have further developed and in the meantime numerous sports goods shops offer foot scans to find the right insoles for their customers. With these scans individual foot forms are analyzed in detail and likewise consider other important characteristics such as running styles and weight. All these data can be used to manufacture perfectly fitting sports insoles for making any sport more enjoyable.

Perfectly fitting sports insoles have become indispensable in professional sports which is not surprising when considering the even greater strains put on the feet when professionally practicing sports. Sports insoles are able to relieve the entire body and thus to obviate abrasive effects in joints and knees in order for sports to be as healthy as they are hoped for to be.