Sports Foot Orthotics (Custom Shoe Insoles) Singapore

Pain after sports can range from acute sprains and strains, to chronic degenerative injuries. Lower extremity biomechanics is a key focus of podiatric care and our podiatrists offer expert guidance and management for your foot and ankle musculoskeletal issues from a specialised perspective.

Cycling is a competitive physical sport which requires synergy between the cyclist and the bicycle. To achieve the best performance, cyclists will often have their bikes fitted according to their body biomechanics, cycling ergonomics, and aerodynamics.

The foot is the primary interface with the machine; the maximum speed is determined by the power of the paddle stroke. However, poor cycling biomechanics can lead to many lower limb complications. The most common one is knee injury.

With the advancement of technology and 3D imaging, cycling foot orthotics can now be as thin as only 1.9mm by using lightweight, high-durability carbon fibre composite material. These can be inserted into the cycling shoes to reposition the foot, ankle and knee alignment. An ideal alignment of the lower limb during cycling will minimise unnecessary work and overcompensation by affect joints and muscles, enhancing the performance results and cycling experience for the wearer.

Golf is a sport which involves rotational movement, power and swiftness. Unlike running where the motion of both lower limbs are almost identical, a golfer’s movement emphasises the twisting motion of one foot while the other foot acts as a stationary pivot.

Golf is challenging for an individual with bad foot posture: A poor foundation leads to a poor swing, always losing useful energy due to overcompensation of the body’s joints. This also eventually leads to muscle strains and overuse injuries.

The above considerations make golf orthotics unique and different from most other sports insoles. The orthotic design is aimed at reassigning pressure distribution under the feet, increasing balance and leverage, and enhancing the proprioceptive effect in golfers. This in turn allows better phases of swing by reducing energy wastage or subconscious overcompensation of the body. Ultimately, this will also reduce the risk of injuries to the feet, knees and lower back.