Medical shoe pads for treating foot pathology

The patient must be measured by the doctor in the shape of the foot, dome, concave, flat, needing support in any position to choose the appropriate shoe lining.

On the market today sells many types of shoe linings of origin. Medical shoe insoles are composed of positioning frame, balance cushion, support cradle, force absorbing cushion . The product has many different materials such as synthetic resin, silicon, velvet lining . . Price range from 280,000 to 795,000 VND per set depending on material and brand.

Shoe lining is designed with curvature to help support, create arches and adjust joint and bone structure. Products that are advertised can prevent foot-related aches and pains, suitable for people with arthritis or diabetes.

The types of shoe insoles made of various shapes are introduced with the function of supporting, creating the arches of the feet and adjusting the joint and bone structure.(Photo: WC).

According to Dr. Nguyen Duc Thanh, a specialist in Osteoarthritis, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, the shoe lining plays a certain role in preventing and supporting the treatment of foot diseases such as spine or heel bone. called foot inflammation of the liver. Those who have to stand too much, wear hard footwear, or go barefoot are at risk of many diseases. The pad will create smooth pressure relief when wearing shoes that are too hard, supporting the arch of the feet in accordance with normal physiology.

However, this is not a "divine" aid and has many limitations. People with severe diseases that cause deformed feet like diabetes will not be able to use pads sold on the market. Abuse can make the disease worse, causing later sequelae.

"Shoe insoles are marketed only as a support tool, similar to functional foods and do not require a prescription. Although the seller has a medical label, the product is not a tool for treatment. specifically a disease " , Dr. Thanh emphasized.

Shoe lining is called medical when it has the function of medical treatment and is examined, prescribed and monitored periodically by doctors. In it, the shoe designers and foot orthopedists will treat it directly. The patient must take the foot of the foot with a specialized device to measure the shape, the dome, the concave, the flat, needing support in any position. From that mold, the doctors will analyze and provide the pads that are suitable for each type of foot.