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Sesamoid fractures – symptoms and treatment options
Sesamoid fractures – symptoms and treatment options

What is a sesamoid fracture and how is it treated?

A sesamoid bone is a small bone found on the bottom (plantar surface) of the great toe joint.  Each sesamoid bone is about the X-ray foot sesamoid bones size of a pinto bean. The sesamoid bones derive their funny name from the Arabic word semsem, meaning sesame seed. (1) ...

New Product Release - Carbon  Fiber Contour Foot Plate
New Product Release - Carbon Fiber Contour Foot Plate

New carbon fiber insole from America's leading supplier of carbon fiber foot plates.Carbon Fiber Contour Plate

We’ve been looking for some time for a carbon fiber foot plate that is less expensive yet strong enough to provide support and toe spring.  We’ve finally released the Carbon Fiber Contour Foot Plate. Indications f...

Carbon graphite insoles and gait
Carbon graphite insoles and gait

Levers, rockers and carbon graphite insoles

Part 3 – Putting it all together

In part 1 of this conversation I presented a common customer question:  can I wear just one carbon fiber insole?  I briefly discussed gait and how a carbon fiber insole may affect gait.  In part 2 of this conversation, I ...

Rocker mechanics of the lower extremity
Rocker mechanics of the lower extremity

How do carbon fiber insoles affect gait?

Part 2 - rocker mechanics of the lower extremity

Rockers are a very important part of lower extremity biomechanics.  Rockers describe pivot points in the gait cycle that decrease the range of motion of the ankle and knee.  Rockers are also employed by the b...

Carbon Graphite Shoe Inserts – can I use a single insert or are they better as a pair?
Carbon Graphite Shoe Inserts – can I use a single insert or are they better as a pair?

How do carbon graphite insoles affect gait?Gait analysis

Part 1 – Legs and levers

A common question that we hear from customers is whether a carbon graphite shoe insole can be used as a single shoe solution or should they purchase as a pair to balance gait. Does a single carbon graphite insert effect gait in ...