In-Depth

 


Step Forward has brought to South Africa a whole new concept in foot care and skeletal health. 30 years of research has produced an innersole with a shape and flexibility as close as possible to that of a normal healthy foot.

 

Soft Step Proprioceptive Foot Corrector or Innersole:

SUPPORTS the Transverse (or Metatarsal Arch) and both the Longitudinal arches. It realigns the foot, and thus the rest of the body.

the FLEXIBILITY of the innersole is its greatest feature and has the following benefits:

 

  1. It redistributes body weight more evenly throughout the foot
  2. The movement allows for proprioceptive input
  3. Strengthens the muscles and tendons
  4. Increases blood circulation by 15 to 20%d
  5. Versatile and comfortable even during activities like walking, running and playing sport

 

 

As all three arches are supported there is no risk of over correction. In time, the dysfunctional foot begins to conform to the more anatomically correct shape of the innersole and undergoes a gradual normalisation.

Due to the provision of a dynamically stable foundation, the entire musculo- skeletal system is realigned and relieved of undue pressures and strains.

 

Step Forward Soft Step innersoles provide

  • Support for the bony arches
  • Correction of the weight distribution
  • Biomechanical movement
  • Proprioceptive re-education
  • Re-education of the intrinsic foot muscles
  • Improved blood circulation
  • Enhanced foot function
  • Improved body posture

 

The goal is support, correction, and re-education rather than support only.

  • Can be worn in almost any kind of footwear, including strappy sandals and heels!
  • It is transparent and barely visible even in sandals!
  • Light and flexible
  • It is interchangeable from shoe to shoe
  • Odour free
  • Washable
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Long lasting – 10 to 15 years
  • Life Long Warranty against breaking
  • Economically priced
  • Used by athletes (Sports exercise)

 

The Soft Step Foot Corrector vs a custom made orthotic?

Most orthotics are made to fit the unbalanced or troubled foot.

Step Forward's Foot Correctors are made in the shape of a normal foot so that, in time, your foot will conform to the shape of the Foot Corrector.

 

Our approach is this:

The foot will change its shape from wearing improper footwear. Therefore the foot can regain its balance or posture from wearing our well-balanced foot corrector. If worn properly the muscles and ligaments are realigned, thus eliminating fatigue and related discomfort. Hundreds of thousands of people in Canada, the United States and other countries wear this type of Foot Corrector. Step Forward's products are promoted by doctors, orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists, and sports medicine clinics.

 

Who needs them?

87% of the population have a foot-related problem and their feet may not even hurt! Structural malfunction of the musculoskeletal system is often caused by hard surfaces, improper footwear, old age and gravity. Incorrect foot posture affects the entire skeletal structure. Painful conditions throughout the body including knee, hip, back, neck and shoulder distress can be caused by weak or misaligned bones and arches of the feet. Painful heels, calluses, hammertoes, cramps, sore legs, sore feet, corns, back aches and bunions are often only the symptoms of a bigger problem. Diabetics are particularly benefitted by the enhanced circulatory effects. The innersoles are also non allergenic so can be used with confidence by people with allergy related disorders or diabetes. At Step Forward we take the foot problem as a picture of the body and then place the foot on a normal base, The Soft Step Foot Corrector, works with the muscles, body alignment and circulatory system to alleviate problems such as bunions, heel spurs, corn, callosities etc. We treat the cause, rather than just cushioning the symptoms.

 

  • Is made from a very durable material.
  • It maintains its shape.
  • It does not absorb sweat or odours and
  • It is fully washable and hygienic
  • It is transparent and can be worn in open shoes or sandals
  • It alleviates many painful musculo-skeletal problems

 

Feel better from the ground up!