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

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