Insoles are sold everywhere: supermarkets, sports stores, specialty shops, and even discount stores. But are they always high quality? Not necessarily. So, how do you know which ones to choose?
Whether they are orthopedic or comfort insoles, they are not just a simple accessory. Their design is based on specific criteria: materials, ergonomics, manufacturing methods, and more. Each model addresses a specific need: support for athletes, posture correction, or adaptation for the sensitive feet of people with diabetes or the elderly…
Given this wide variety, choosing the right model can be tricky. Who should you turn to for reliable advice? While a salesperson at a sports store can explain the differences between two pairs of shoes, they aren’t trained to offer advice on foot health.
If you need insoles tailored to your body type and any medical conditions you may have, your pharmacist is a qualified healthcare professional who can guide you.
Insoles aren’t just meant to provide comfort. In many cases, they play a key role in relieving pain, improving posture, and preventing certain musculoskeletal disorders. Because your pharmacist regularly follows up with patients, they are familiar with your health status and can recommend the most appropriate product for you.
Some pharmacists have chosen to specialize in orthopedics by completing additional training. These professionals can create custom orthotic insoles that are perfectly tailored to the patient’s anatomy and any medical conditions they may have.
Using high-tech tools such as the Vistapod Pro, they are able to perform a precise podiatric analysis. This device, consisting of a sensor-equipped platform, allows for the assessment of foot pressure distribution in just a few minutes. By walking or standing still on the plate, the patient provides essential data, which is analyzed by specialized software. The software creates a detailed footprint and identifies the necessary corrections.
The information collected is then sent to a workshop in Normandy, where the insoles are custom-made by podiatrists. They are delivered to the pharmacy a few days later.
If prescribed by a doctor, Vistapod Pro insoles ( ) may be covered by Medicare.
