Carbon fiber plates are often used as shoe stiffeners for conditions like hallux rigidus and turf toe
Rigid carbon fiber insoles are often used in the treatment of various foot conditions and injuries. They provide stability, support, and can help alleviate pain by redistributing pressure and promoting proper foot alignment.
Some foot conditions and injuries that rigid carbon fiber insoles may be used to treat:
- Plantar Fasciitis: Rigid carbon fiber insoles can help relieve pain and support the arch in cases of plantar fasciitis, which is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot.
- Flat Feet or Overpronation: In individuals with flat feet or excessive pronation (inward rolling of the foot), carbon fiber insoles can provide arch support, improve foot alignment, and help distribute pressure more evenly across the foot.
- Metatarsalgia: Metatarsalgia refers to pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot. Rigid carbon fiber insoles can help reduce pressure on the metatarsal heads and provide cushioning and support.
- Stress Fractures: Rigid carbon fiber insoles can offload stress from specific areas of the foot, helping to facilitate healing and reduce pain in cases of stress fractures or other foot fractures.
- Morton’s Neuroma: Morton’s neuroma is a condition characterized by the thickening of the tissue around the nerves leading to the toes. Rigid carbon fiber insoles can help alleviate pressure on the affected area and provide support to the foot.
- Tendonitis: In cases of tendonitis, where tendons become inflamed and painful, carbon fiber insoles can help reduce strain on the affected tendons and promote proper foot biomechanics.
- Arthritis: Rigid carbon fiber insoles can provide stability, support, and shock absorption for individuals with arthritis in the feet, helping to reduce pain and improve mobility.