are the plastic inserts supposed to be positioned on the point of the ankle, or just behind?
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Behind. It s the straps that need to be in a supportive position. Locking the heal with the outside strap is the most important for me. Preventing ankle deflection with this support takes away my pain.. The inside strap 'hugs' the arch but I don't wrap very tight- only snug.
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No, they don't give side to side stabilization like a firm molded heel cup would along with an arch support. Like say what you would find in a Superfeet insert. They just provide extra cushion which puts less pressure on the heel where the plantar fascia connects. I use them with Superfeet inserts.
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If you make sure the velcro net tabs are tight around the post you shouldn't have a problem. As for Jesse's question; There is a black perimeter around the bottom of the net. After setup place the black portion under the cleat on the bottom of the posts and the net will stay secured to the ground. Great Questions!
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I have found that it varies with the shoe. You would have to try it both ways. The Pedag inserts have brought me relief.
271154
I never had inserts. I wear the arch bands on my feet in shoes. For me they take the place of inserts. Why not try them? Much cheaper than $300
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The Lynco L405 Orthotics by Aetrex are inserts with a built-in metatarsal pad. I use these in my New Balance sneakers (I remove the insoles that come with the shoes and replace them with the Lynco Orthotics). I have used these for years and like them because the metatarsal pad is already correctly positioned. However, they are too bulky for a ladies flat or dress shoe, so I use the Pedag Metatarsal pad for my flats. I've never had a custom orthotic so I wouldn't know about adding to it.
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Yes. These were the brand suggested by my daughter's Physical Therapist to better align her low arches and hip/leg position. We brought the inserts to a therapy session at the PT's request. She cut them in a way maintained the arch support in the proper place, that is she took some off the front as well as the heel to make sure the arch support stayed under the arch of the foot. We purchased one pair for street shoes and one for her soccer cleats that can get real dirty and smelly if need be.
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The insert for your Left foot isn't necessary...I think; unless you used the brace to walk around all day. If you use if for sports like I do, there's not a significant difference. I play basketball and do boot camp workouts with my right brace on, I don't see difference with not have an insert on the Left foot too. I assume it's b/c I'm running/jumping/climbing and my weight is never resting on one foot more than another for any extended period of time. But, If I was walking and standing all day, like at work, than I think it'd be necessary to get an insert to distribute weight evenly and to keep from having hip issues or, in an extreme case, have one longer leg than the other. :-) If you're uncomfortable or nervous, just buy a cheap Dr. Scholls heel cup and see how it works.
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Your question is confusing to me. Assuming you mean is there a "left" and a "right" ankle model, my response: It comes 1 to a pack, and it is not biased to either foot. In other words, each such brace is identical and can be used on either ankle.
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Both, but you must precisely position a small one to assure contact. I had to use a small one because I was replacing an IPhone, but the size of the insert was originally formed for a larger one.
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Definitely, and they should last longer that way, although they'll be a bit trickier to place in the right spot. You want the front edge to stop just BEHIND your MTP joints. You'll feel it more in the arch of the foot, and you'll think it's in the wrong place, but it's not.
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Yes, as others said they are hard plastic but seem to be perfectly positioned for me and the lower slant at the front also seems to be what is needed for comfort.
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You can keep searching the web site for the side that you want. I found that they were not all in one place. I have just tried mine on the other foot, and it seemed fine. There is no apparent curve in the structure that would indicate right or left, perhaps it is in the inside bladder for the "air cast"portion. If you cannot locate the correct side, perhaps a call to customer service or easier....take the plunge and order one. It can be returned, but don't try it on with the dog around!
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Yes will insert either way. However retaining straps are a little tighter when reversed, but should loosen up.
2004182
These go in the heel side of existing shoes; I use them in the left shoe only since my left leg is 6 mm shorter than my right leg. Compensation of differences in leg length can help avoiding back problems.
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These are a neutral insert. If you have the right shoe these inserts will not change the effect of the shoe itself. Because if you roll you need the stability in the shoe, thus the "right" shoe to prevent the rolling. But I would recommend the insert its neutral.
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On the side. You typically have to have your arrows cut for your draw length, then install the inserts.