Guides
Practical guides to choosing and using insoles, supports and recovery tools. Written by the Step Balance Research Team, with every health statement referenced to medical, podiatry or orthopedic sources.
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Thin insoles for dress shoes and soccer cleats: how to get the fit right
Why low-volume shoes need a slim insole, what studies show about fit and pressure in soccer cleats and heels, and a step-by-step check to...
Wooden roller or foam roller? What the research says
What rolling does and does not do for flexibility, warm-up and soreness according to the meta-analyses, how a handheld wooden roller differs from a...
When to replace your insoles, and how to look after them
What research shows about how cushioning wears out, the signs that an insole needs replacing, how often to check, and how to clean and...
How to measure for a knee, ankle, elbow or wrist support
Where to measure the knee, elbow, wrist and ankle, why the measuring point matters, what to do between two sizes and how a compression...
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