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When it comes to contact sports such as rugby, football, hockey and basketball, it is very common for players to suffer injuries to the foot, ankle or leg. But foot and ankle injuries are also very frequently seen in runners, walkers, tennis players and dancers. In active people, the wearing of orthotic insoles can not only treat but also prevent these injuries from occurring. Tennis players, for example, might injure their ankles or feet after slipping and falling. But if they wear orthotic inserts in their shoes, the foot will be supported and so will be prevented from twisting or collapsing inwards, and the chance of injury is greatly reduced. It also allows the foot to heal much more quickly.

For sufferers of diabetes, the wearing of foot orthotics is incredibly useful in order to help prevent the development of foot conditions. As an example, the use of an arch support will aid in supporting the body and preventing deformities of the foot. Orthotics can also help in the relief of pain caused by diabetic foot problems by correctly supporting the joints and muscles.

Injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament are one of the most common type of knee injuries, and orthotics are capable of preventing them. This injury involves a sprain or tear to the ligament, and happens very often in contact sports, but with proper foot care and the wearing of orthotic shoe inserts, this injury is much less likely to occur.

The first day, start with two hours of exercising the foot on a device. For each day of exercise, the time on the device will be increased by one hour. Each individual and foot is unique. Foot arches, legs, knees, and hips need to be broken in different ways. We also recommend the amount of time needed for each type of foot problem. You should be able to feel some soreness and mild discomfort specifically around the foot arch, leg, knee, or hip. It may take a couple of weeks for the pain to disappear completely.

You should schedule a review appointment to be seen in about 2 weeks. At that time, you may be wearing your orthotic devices comfortably for 8 or more hours per day. It is possible that your orthotics device may require some small adjustments to improve its function or make them more comfortable.

Once you have successfully completed the break-in process, wear the device as much time as you can during the day. Ideally, this would be around 80% of the time. You should also wear the device during your regular work activities, and only then should you start doing higher impact activities such as running and other sports.

Clean your orthotics with soap and cool water on a damp cloth. Never use warm or hot water on the orthosis, as this may distort the devices. Avoid submerging the devices in water. To avoid orthotics squeaking sprinkle a small amount of talcum powder in your shoes this will eliminate the friction that causes the squeak.