Improved Gait Efficiency

The grey line represents the ‘ideal’ balance between vertical displacement and vertical position of the centre of body mass. The red, blue and green lines represent the persons actual gait cycle.

The closer a persons gait cycle is to this grey line the more efficient is that persons gait. Graph 2, where the person is wearing Interpod Orthoses, shows a definite improvement in gait efficiency compared to Graph 1.

Independant Orthopedic Department

Effective Foot Realignment

This study measured the difference in calcaneal angle of the subjects with and without an orthotic. Interpod orthoses provide between 1.99° and 3.05° correction compared to Formthotics 0.47° and Vasyli 0.54°.

These results show that Interpod orthoses are more effective in re-aligning the foot than Vasyli or Formthotics.

Latrobe University, Australia 2003

30% Reduction in Tibial Rotation

Excessive internal tibial rotation during deceleration activities increases anterior cruciate ligament strain and injury risk. Measurements were taken during two deceleration tasks, hopping and landing, with and without an Interpod orthotic.

The results show that the Interpod orthotic device decreases internal tibial rotation during hopping and landing from 4.5° down to 3.2°.

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh USA 2004

30% More shock absorption than EVA

Interpod Polyurethane Orthoses absorb 10.4 joules of energy when new compared to EVA which absorbs 5.9 joules. When worn Interpod Polyurethane.

Orthoses absorb 7.1 joules of energy when new compared to E.V.A which absorbs 4.7 joules. The results show that Interpod orthoses are 30% more shock absorbing than EVA.

Lasra Technical Report Satra equivalent 2003

Improved Windlass Mechanism

Windlass Effect Explained - The Windlass mechanism occurs as the hallux is dorsiflexed at the 1st Mtpj joint. The plantar fascia winds around the ‘drum’
the first metatarsal head which tightens the plantar fascia and raises the arch. This makes the foot a more stable structure during propulsion.

Plantar Fascial Grooves have been shown to decrease the amount of force necessary to establish the Windlass effect by up to 50%.

Latrobe University, Australia 2003

Three Arch Heights

The three orthotic arch heights available in the Interpod range allow practitioners to provide improved service to their clients by more accurately prescribing the correct amount of control (Orthotic
arch height).

The supination resistance test can be used as a clinical guide to assist the practitioner to determine the minimum level of control (height of orthotic) necessary to successfully relieve a patient’s symptoms.

Latrobe University, Australia 2003