Sport Orthopedic Insoles

Many are the sports that require the use of the feet. Whether it's running, soccer, basketball or cycling, they all put different demands on the feet. The use of orthopedic sports insoles is therefore ubiquitous in this field, and they can be designed specifically for sporting activities.

Nevertheless, sportsmen and women sometimes have a plantar diseasewhich may or may not be caused by sport, but they still want to play their sport. In such cases, the use of specialized orthopedic insoles for sports is strongly recommended. These can also be used to prevent such pathologies.

Why wear sports orthotics?

There are two situations in which wearing orthopedic sports insoles is useful, or even imperative. 

It's useful to wear a removable orthopedic sports insole for prevention. Sports involving the feet are often a source of plantar pathologies. These can be incapacitating and prevent the sporting activities. Here are the most common pathologies encountered by athletes:

• Plantar fasciitis. This condition is the most common among runners. It is characterized by inflammation of the aponeurosis, the membrane connecting the underside of the heel to the base of the toes. It causes intense pain with every stride, which is very disabling for runners. In fact, many sports-related errors can lead to its formation. It can be caused by over-exercise, producing repeated micro-shocks. This is the main cause, but there are others. Strides that are too long, poor footwear, increased weight (through weight training) or surfaces that are too hard can all lead to plantar fasciitis. We recommend wearing sports insoles shock-absorbing to attenuate the damage caused by running on the aponeurosis and thus prevent the disease.
• Achilles tendonitis. This condition affects the Achilles tendon, and is the result of inflammation of the tendon. This causes pain and increased tendon sensitivity. Here too, sport is the main cause of this pathology. In the forefront is physical overexertion of the foot, followed by poor foot statics (flat or hollow foot), unsuitable footwear and poor hydration during exercise. It's a good idea to wear cushioning insoles to prevent this pathology. In fact, it is strictly recommended to wear them if you have flat or hollow feet, as this increases the risk of the condition appearing.
• Hallux Valgus. More commonly known as a "bunion" because of its shape, this pathology mainly affects athletes wearing narrow shoes, in sports such as dancing, soccer, climbing, running and so on. The big toe joint becomes deformed and can be very painful. In addition to many causes outside sport, such as being a woman or heredity, the sporting cause is the wearing of narrow shoes. They compress the foot and deform the big toe. It is therefore important to wear orthopedic sports insoles to prevent this condition. These orthopedic running insoles suitable for: walking, running and physical exertion of your feet. 

However, in some cases, one of the above-mentioned plantar pathologies may be the cause of a foot problem. already present. In such cases, it is advisable to stop all sporting activities. However, if this is not possible, then orthopedic inserts (or a special brace) should be worn. foot orthosis in the case of hallux valgus).

How to choose sports orthotics?

To choose your orthopedic sports insoles, you need to establish your priorities. First, you have to establish your primary need, in this case the plantar pathology. In the majority of cases, cushioning insoles are chosen as the ideal insoles to relieve plantar pain. However, in the case of flat feet, it's important to choose insoles that also support the arch of the foot.

Secondly, you need to look for an orthopedic sports insole that meets the following criteria secondary need. For some people, these will be insoles that absorb perspiration, while for others they will be anti-odor insoles.

Price is another criterion to take into account. The price of orthopedic insoles for sportsmen and women varies widely. It depends on the design material and the quality of the product. 

We're glad you like it, SmartFeet makes choosing easy. SmartFeet, France's leading orthopedic insoles retailer, offers you a wide choice of quality orthopedic insoles. adapted to sports.