How does Step Forward orthotics work?
The “Soft-Step” Orthotic starts with the shape of a normal healthy foot and by working the muscle groups, the foot adapts to the correct shape. We size to the length and width of your foot then support the bones and work the muscles with this bio-engineered-balanced form. The hard form is designed to support body weight to align your knees, hips and back. The flexing action of the orthotics is designed to exercise muscle groups, toning and stretching muscle groups, increasing circulation (a diabetic benefit), thereby reducing fatigue. This is not a miracle overnight cure. There is a break-in period – a period of training the muscle groups – to the new shape. This break-in period can be as little as a week, typically two to three weeks with some as long as a month. Please refer to the “How orthotics work” page for detailed discussion.
