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Medical Persp.

How Insolia Works - A Medical Perspective

  • The initial crest of the Insolia High Heel Insert is intended to be located at the inferior aspect of the distal surface of the calcaneal tuberosities.
  • By design, the subtle alteration in pitch created by the Insert causes the calcaneus to delicately dorsiflex, and thus negate the plantarflexion moment created by the classic inclined slope of the innersole of a high-heeled shoe.
  • With this rear foot re-balancing, the talus is also dorsflexed slightly, placing the wider portion of the talar dome into the ankle mortise, thus restoring osseous integrity and resulting in improved balance and stability.
  • The forward pitch of the torso at the waist also caused by the extremely elevated heel is neutralized by the rearward weight transfer produced by Insolia.
  • Thus, the improvements of less forefoot pressure, better postural alignment and increased ankle stability result.
  • And last but certainly not least, there is a marked decrease in need for reflexive grasping (hammering) of the toes as balance is enhanced by the effects of the weight shift technology.

Howard Dananberg, DPM

 

APMA Accepted

Insolia Inserts have been Awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association's Seal of Acceptance

 

F-Scan Data from Dr. Dananberg

Medical Pressure

 

  • Weight distribution in the 3 inch high heel as purchased is roughly 75% on the forefoot, and 25% on the heel.  This is shown in the image above, on the foot on the left.
  • Weight distribution after the addition of Insolia Inserts, on the foot on the right, is roughly 50% on the forefoot, and 50% on the heel.
  • The addition of Insolia Inserts moves the Center of Pressure, or the Balance Point, almost 2 inches back towards heel.  The red diamonds and arrows show the movement of the Center of Pressure back towards the heel with the addition of Insolia High Heel Inserts.  This results in noticably better posture and reduced leg and back strain.