Breaking In
Orthotics, Step
By Step

 

follow this guide to properly use your new sole supports orthotics

1 - trim to size

After unpacking your new orthotics, you’ll need to trim them to size in order to fit your intended shoes. Carefully cut off the excess topcover material with a pair of scissors.

 
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We recommend you watch the below for a more detailed explanation.

 

2 - wear gradually

We recommend wearing for one hour the first day, then increasing one hour wear time every day until you achieve a total of 8 hours per day. After that, wear them as much as possible whenever you are on your feet. We call this gradual procedure "breaking in" orthotics.

This is necessary because our product dramatically changes the shape of your foot, which will typically have become used to dysfunction. Correcting this posture can cause some initial discomfort over long stretches of time. However, this discomfort quickly fades as your foot becomes accustomed to your new, corrected posture.

 

3 - practice daily stretches

We recommend that you spend some time each day stretching your foot and calf to help accommodate the break-in time period.

 
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You can perform this technique by taking a long piece of fabric, such as a tube sock, and pull the forefoot back towards the middle of your body as shown. Repeat this procedure for each foot.

 

4 - perform relax, release, relief

Sole Supports is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with Relax, Release, Relief, the pioneers of a gentle technique used to manually relieve tension via the application of slight amounts of pressure on specific parts of the body. These techniques are simple enough that anyone can learn them, and as part of our partnership, RRR has released the first volume of their nine chapter course, covering the foot, for free.

These techniques can be used in addition to our traditional break-in methods, and may help ease tension as your foot adapts to it’s new posture.

The applications of RRR extend far beyond the foot. Be sure to check out their full course offerings, covering nearly every part of the body.

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How To Care For Your Orthotics

 
 

watch your pets +

Much as with shoes, the natural odor of something that is close contact with your body may make your new orthotics an inviting chew toy for pups. Take care to keep your orthotics out of the reach of pets.

if they sqeak, use some talcum powder +

A little bit of talcum powder can fix issues with squeaking. Just sprinkle a bit underneath the orthotic shell. This can happen sometimes depending on the material of the shoe.

hand wash only +

The topcovers are waterproof and do not absorb sweat, but like any device held against the body, over time surface residues may build up. To avoid degredation of the topcover material, hand wash our orthotics and avoid the use of washing machines, dishwashers, and the like.

if you’re diabetic, check your feet daily +

If you suffer from diabetes, or general foot numbness, be sure to check your feet every day for any abnormal symptoms.

always return for your checkups +

It's important that you follow up with your provider to ensure that you and your new orthotics are functioning in the best possible manner.