Algeos expands pressure-care portfolio through new Caversham® partnership
Algeos has expanded its pressure-care portfolio through a new distribution partnership with Caversham®, making four specialist Class I medical devices available to healthcare professionals and care providers across the UK.
This guide compares leading insole brands sold through Algeos, including Slimflex, Podotech, Interpod, Prothotics, FasciaFix and Memopur, with a focus on key features, how they work, lifestyle fit, user experience and clinical credibility.
Orthotic insoles, also known as orthotic inserts or shoe inserts, are custom-made or over-the-counter devices designed to support, align, or improve the function of the feet. They are commonly used to address various foot conditions such as flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and metatarsalgia, among others. While these insoles are widely used, the question of their effectiveness remains a topic of debate. This article examines the evidence regarding the effectiveness of orthotic insoles in addressing foot-related problems.
Silicone gel heel cups and heel pads are widely used conservative interventions for plantar heel pain. Their popularity stems from low cost, ease of use, and favourable safety. This review synthesises current evidence regarding their biomechanical function, shock-attenuating properties, pressure-redistribution capabilities and clinical outcomes.Â
Heel lifts are simple inserts that sit under the heel inside the shoe. Used well they can reduce painful tendon load in Achilles tendinopathy and buy time for strengthening to do its work.
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is paramount in all healthcare settings in order to protect both patients and professionals when undertaking medical procedures and tests. Without proper IPC, podiatrists and chiropodists are unable to deliver the highest quality of healthcare.
Algeos are proud to introduce a new and improved silicone gel range to the podiatry market. With a better design and wide selection of products, the Podotech gel range will be at the forefront of podiatry gels