Shoe insert

A removable shoe insert, otherwise known as a foot orthosis, insole or inner sole, accomplishes many purposes, including daily wear comfort, height enhancement, plantar fasciitis treatment, arch support, foot and joint pain relief from arthritis, overuse, injuries, leg length discrepancy, and other causes such as orthopedic correction and athletic performance.

[6] There are three standard methods for fitting patients: plaster casts, foam box impressions, or three-dimensional computer imaging.

These casts were made by wrapping dipped plaster or fiberglass strips around the foot to capture the form, then letting it dry and harden.

These scans are made by having the patient place the foot onto a specialized flat image scanner that uses light and software to capture and create a 3D model.

This 3D model is then electronically submitted (along with a prescription) to an orthotics lab, where it is used to program a CNC machine that will ultimately produce the orthopedic insert.