| Best Sesamoiditis InsolesWednesday, 17 July 2019 | Admin If you have sesamoiditis, you'll know just how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be. To help you speed on your way to recovery we've put together a guide to the Best Sesamoiditis Insoles. What Are the Sesamoids?Sesamoids are bones which are embedded within a tendon or muscle, rather than connected to another bone. There are multiple sesamoids around the body – most notably the patella, or kneecap. Often, however, when people talk about sesamoids they are talking specifically about sesamoids in the foot. There are two sesamoids in the foot: both small bones located beneath the joint of the big toe, one on each side of the metatarsals. They function similarly to a pulley, offering a surface around which tendons can run smoothly. What Is Sesamoiditis?Sesamoiditis is when these tendons become painful or inflamed, generally as a result of injury. Commonly, this injury results from repeated trauma to these tendons, particularly from repeated activity which puts pressure on the ball of the foot. For this reason sesamoiditis is most prevalent in specific groups of athletes and dancers, such as basketball players and ballerinas. How Can Insoles Help?In order to allow your sesamoids to recover it is vital to reduce the pressure being placed on the ball of your foot. For this reason, supportive and shock-absorbing insoles, including those generally used to help with metatarsalgia and metatarsal pain can be a vital part of sesamoiditis recovery. Which Insoles Are Best for Sesamoiditis?When selecting an insole for sesamoiditis you need to prioritise robust forefoot or metatarsal support, preferably in a form which absorbs or distributes pressure around your sesamoids. We've picked out some of our best insoles for this purpose: Powerstep Pinnacle Orthotic InsolesOne of our most popular orthotic insoles for a range of complaints, the Powerstep Pinnacle Orthic Insoles are a robust option for providing medical grade support across your whole foot. These full length insoles can fit in most shoes which are sometimes too tight for insoles, including football boots and smart shoes. They offer balanced cushioning across the foot to reduce impact to any particular area. Key Features: unrivalled comfort and support; offers support across the whole foot; versatile fit for most shoes Pedag Sensitive Insoles
Key Features: super soft surface; even weight distribution; reduce friction; ideal for those who have diabetes Are There Any Other Solutions?Shoe insoles aren't the only solution, and there are alternative products which can be used alongside or in place of insoles to help reduce discomfort and speed up recovery. Pro11 Hot and Cold Foot Roller
Key Features: contoured foot roller; offers massage therapy to the forefoot; dotted bumps stimulate blood flow Pro11 Gel Metatarsal Pads
Key Features: sturdy toe hook; impact resistant; pressure dissipating; gel construction Happy FeetGive your feet the time to recover, and treat them to some comfortable insoles. Before you know it your sesamoiditis pain could be a distant memory. If you have any tips for dealing with sesamoiditis pain let us know in the comments below, or find us on Twitter and Facebook. Shop Our Insoles for Sesamoiditis
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