The Science: Understanding Biomechanics
The study of biomechanics is about understanding the interplay of forces experienced by the body and feet
The observe this interplay of forces on the human body as a result of both movment and the interaction of body, foot, footwear and ground we need to use certain 'tools'. Profeet's footwear technicans have access to the lastest technology, from advanced video motion analysis software to dynamic foot pressure mapping. Our aim is to 'see' how the foot, the footwear and its adjacent links or kinetic chain from ankle, to knee, to hip influence each other. Underpinning all of this is the fundamental Profeet biomechanical prinicipal called the Windlass Mechanism.
The body responds to forces from both inside and outside the foot.
When the Windlass Mechanism is functioning properly the body's flow of weight along the length of the foot is working efficiently and the joints are well aligned and balanced. We utilise this mechanism when moulding high definition, high rebound custom insoles on sand filled mats that take a print of you foot in its optimum weight bearing position that looks like you have just walked on wet sand, leaving a perfect imprint.
It has been proven that a dysfunctioning Windlass Mechanism can contribute signifcantly to pain, discomfort and injury. Our job at profeet is the get your Windlass Mechanism functioning at an optimum level through support and cushioning, i.e. custom moulded insoles, (active windlass mechanism/optimum foot and joint alignment) and proper strengthening and stretching exercises. Simple!
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