Doubts about the sports insoles? How and when to choose them? We tell you

Discomfort in knees, hips, back or repetitive sprains can be symptoms of tread problems that could be corrected with templates

 

In this interview Jens Müller, an orthopedic graduate in Germany as well as a teacher at the Camilo José Cela University, who founded his own company (http://ortopediajensmuller.com/) in the town of Tres Cantos (Madrid) dedicated to general and sports orthopedics with a marked specialization in the manufacture of prostheses for amputees where it offers its patients the latest technologies and comprehensive advice, explains how and when to detect the need for templates.

As a reference, we can also count on the experience of Dani Molina, one of the paratriathletes of greater international recognition, who brought us closer to the facilities.  

In the interview, Jens tells us the details to know when it is time to go to a professional for an assessment in case we need templates.

The annoyances in knees, hips, back or repetitive strains can be symptoms of problems in the step that could be corrected with templates adapted to your case, always with a previous study carried out by a medical professional that advises this solution.

Doubts What sneaker do we choose: neutral, pronator or supinator?

With templates always neutral sneakers. The choice of specific footwear for pronator or supinator can be beneficial as long as the assessment is done by a professional, something that does not always happen. That is why if we choose a neutral we will have a greater adjustment to our footprint if, in the case of having any deviation, we corrected it with templates.

 

 

What can the templates correct?

The templates correct the tread while they are worn, when the bone structure is removed it returns to its beginning, but the continued use causes the muscles to correct the support.

How should you use them?

It is necessary to allow the foot and the muscles to get used to the correction of the footprint before using them for sports practice, with a short trial period with a daily activity, which will help us to make adjustments if necessary. Normally, in a week, and starting gradually, they can be used for the activity required.

 

What will we notice?

The usual thing is to notice discomfort in the first days due to the change of footprint, but these discomforts should disappear in three or four days. If not, some type of adjustment is probably necessary.

Can you solve injuries thanks to them?

If not solve them, of course it is a good prevention system

Can you put on all kinds of shoes?

Always neutral shoes and can be exchanged between several shoes as long as they have the same type of last.

How long do they last?

It depends on use, but they should be reviewed annually or in professionals every 6 months.

How to choose a specialist well to do them?

It is not so important a deployment of means for the study of the footprint, as that the professional who performs them has the necessary knowledge to know what type of adaptations he has to make in each case, that he is specialized in the manufacture of sports insoles and that be aware that they may require subsequent modifications.

Jens Müller's clinic is located in Sector Oficios 34, 28760 Tres Cantos (MADRID)

Further information: http://ortopediajensmuller.com/