WalkFit are Orthotic Inserts you wear in your shoes to help overcome back and foot pain. According to research on the site, your body’s alignment can help or harm the bones and tissues in your joint. By ensuring this alignment is in order, you can support the body and promote flexibility and mobility.
Absorbs Shock
Orthotic insoles are built to absorb shock and cushion the foot. They differ from regular insoles in that regular insoles are designed to absorb shock, but they do not address any biomechanical problems. Orthotic insoles absorb shock, provide extra cushioning for the feet and correct problems, such as over-pronation and arch support.
Reduces Pain And Correct Biomechanical Foot Problems
Improper foot care can result in sore and aching feet and back, neck, and joint pains. WalkFit custom orthotics is said to strengthen heels and ankles, distribute weight evenly over both feet and protect the legs and spine, thereby reducing foot pain. It is also said to correct pronation of the feet, which can also contribute to foot and back pain.
Provides Realignment
WalkFit Platinum orthotics realign the lower limbs to their correct position, important when it comes to reducing back and limb pain. The correct posture helps the body relieve pressure by distributing the body weight evenly.
Provides Support
According to an article on OrthoticInsole.com, only 15 percent of people have natural arches, the rest have flat feet or high arches. Both these types of arches, if not properly supported, can lead to sore feet and chronic back pain. Orthotic arch supports such as those found in WalkFit are designed to treat this problem by support thing arch and bring balance back to the body.
Are Walk Fit Orthotic Inserts for Everyone?
Dr. Doug Foltz of the Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston agreed to test WalkFit for a few days and according to him, it might work, but only for people with the right foot shape. If your foot is too wide, this might not be the device for you. Dr. Speight Grimes, a University Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon agrees. After testing the device, he came to a similar conclusion that it may take some time to see the benefits, and even then, it may work for some, but not for all.
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