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I had a pair of hiking boots that I really wanted to love: beautiful, expensive boots that seemed to fit perfectly, and so sturdy. It was liking wearing cozy tanks! But they also consistently made my right foot ache about 20 minutes into every hike in a way that no other boot or shoe ever had before, or ever has since. I kept those boots for years, trying them hopefully each hiking season. The pain was as reliable as sunrise. Who can say what it was about those boots? What subtle interaction with my body? Nearly impossible to diagnose, I imagine. It was trivial but inevitable. So while it’s not as obvious or simple as you’d think, the science does suggest some risk. I’ve shared just the tip of the science iceberg here, and there’s a whole article dedicated to the rest: Is Running on Pavement Risky? I asked myself “how could this be?” More interestingly, no two sets of orthotics were even remotely alike. Further, given that nearly all podiatrists learn similar principles of biomechanics, shouldn’t orthotics for a given patient be the same regardless which podiatrist makes them? In any case, even a podiatrist skilled in the prescription of custom foot orthoses is still obliged to have them manufactured by someone else. For this reason alone, many podiatrists prefer to refer their patients to certified pedorthists/orthotists. Who “needs” orthotics? Anyone? Sadly no, probably not, and for all the same reasons that they aren’t exactly a magic treatment bullet. You should definitely be skeptical of any sales pitch for orthotics or custom shoes if you have no particular problem to solve. Many orthoses are sold with the promise that they will prevent injury. Even if prevention is not the main reason for the prescription, it is often thrown in as a bonus reason to buy. But it has been tested, with poor results. Running and walking shoes that try to be like orthotics

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Eight updates have been logged for this article since publication (2002). All PainScience.com updates are logged to show a long term commitment to quality, accuracy, and currency. more Wunsch T, Alexander N, Kröll J, Stöggl T, Schwameder H. Effects of a leaf spring structured midsole on joint mechanics and lower limb muscle forces in running. PLoS One. 2017;12(2):e0172287. PubMed28234946❐ PainSci Bibliography53523❐ Different people, feet, shoes and activities require different materials,” says Dr. Sutera. What works for one person may not work for another. Because there isn’t a one type fits all insole, consider your foot shape, medical history and end use before purchasing, as these factors can dictate which material is best. Unfortunately, you can’t count on wise prescription and skilled crafting: there are many unscrupulous and shoddy suppliers of these products who will prescribe orthotics for almost any problem, or none at all. The science is complex and incomplete. Regulation is a confusing mess. It is nearly impossible for consumers to know if they actually need any of these products, or where to get an expert prescription and a quality product. The good news: there are good sources A few years ago I had a phone call from a company that was trying to sell me a franchise to sell and fit orthotics. Apparently I could make very good money doing this. I’m a massage therapist and I think I have a better-than-average knowledge of feet and gait, but I do not consider myself qualified to fit and sell orthotics. No fear, the company representative said they would send someone to train me — for half a day! The sales person seemed to be astonished that I turned down this wonderful opportunity. I prefer to refer my clients to a person who is qualified to do this work.Terrific short myth-busting interview with a running, shoe and biomechanics expert — who is (delightfully) a bit cranky about “so many wrong ideas out there.” It’s all too rare to see this kind of sanity-inducing, hype-reducing talk on this topic. From the article, regarding the position of biomechanics expert Benno Nigg: Nigg has noted that running injuries have not changed over the years despite the massive development of the running-shoe industry. Unlike others, he hasn’t jumped to the conclusion that shoes are bad, or that barefoot or minimalist-running or forefoot-striking is the answer. Instead, looking at the same data, Nigg concludes: Okay, apparently shoes aren’t a big part of the equation. What you might not realize is that the problem almost always starts with the improper alignment of your feet. When your feet are out of alignment, your whole body is out of alignment and that causes pain! Write Your Own Review You're reviewing: Superthotics - The ultimate pain relieving shoe inserts How do you rate this product? * Richter RR, Austin TM, Reinking MF. Foot orthoses in lower limb overuse conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis--critical appraisal and commentary. J Athl Train. 2011;46(1):103–6. PubMed21214358❐ PainSci Bibliography53613❐

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If any other health care professional wants to sell you orthotics, please ask them to refer you to a certified pedorthist instead. Bramble DM, Lieberman DE. Endurance running and the evolution of Homo. Nature. 2004 Nov;432(7015):345–52. PubMed15549097❐Instantly realigns your feet to relieve pain, restore balance and provide stability and comfort through your whole body Professional focus and training and certification standards for podiatry vary quite widely around the world. Dr. Mark Heard, in Australia, agrees with my assessment that most North American “Pods” are surgery focused, but explains that other Pods around the world are more focused on biomechanics: Undoubtedly the most damning example in recent history was a beautifully done 2015 Australian trial of custom orthotics for Achilles tendinitis, completely persuasive. 11 Custom orthotics bombed the test — completely failure —and dropped a bomb on the orthotics industry. I wouldn’t be surprised if those researchers got death threats. They handled all the criticism with class and, more importantly, good logic and evidence. Custom orthotics do not work for Achilles tendinitis. And if they don’t work for that, there’s probably a bunch more they don’t work for either. Certified professionals in these fields must have a relevant degree, spend at least two years in apprenticeship, and then pass demanding exams. That period of work experience is devoted to the lower limb, and to the ankle and foot in particular. There are more advanced professional designations as well.

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Added good quality reference, Munteanu etal, a very negative trial of custom orthoses for Achilles tendinitis. The diagnosed problem must be relevant to your injury. This usually has to be a shot in the dark, because most RSIs are not clearly associated with any known biomechanical problem. Yes! Dr. Sutera recommends removing the insole that comes with the shoe and fully replacing it with the orthotic insole. Putting the insoles on top of each other can make the shoes ill-fitting, uncomfortable and possibly even more painful than before. Many chronic problems like shin splints, tendonitis, sciatica, sports injuries, stress fractures and others, can cause immobility and put a damper on your everyday quality of life, when they just don’t have to.There can also be much more exotic factors, like the genetics of healing mechanisms, that may dwarf other factors — that is, some people will get Achilles tendinitis if they so much as go for a walk, whereas some people can run marathons for decades without any tendon trouble. These sorts of things are all explored in great detail in my free repetitive strain injury tutorial. All I want to get across here is that treating RSI is definitely not just a case of “fix those biomechanics!” It’s much harder to know if RSIs can really be treated with orthotics than you probably thought. Kerrigan DC, Franz JR, Keenan GS, etal. The effect of running shoes on lower extremity joint torques. PM R. 2009 Dec;1(12):1058–63. PubMed20006314❐