Cushion insoles help beat pain
December 1st 2006

While cushion/fatigue mats can relieve reactionary forces and make workers more comfortable during long shifts on their feet, they are not always practical:workers are often mobile and mats can also trip people up.

Another solution is to put the matting inside the shoe. A.Algeo (the people behind www.foothealthcare.com) supplies orthotic shoe inserts that supply a cushion between foot and floor, reducing exertion on the foot and hence biomechanical pressures across the body – offering a safe, cost-effective alternative to floor matting.

Available in 3/4 length to accommodate tight fitting work boots, no fitting is required and the machine washable inserts are designed to last for a year.

According to the company, studies show a statistically significant improvement in reducing back pain with inserts.

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