Insoles help improve foot function, but simple rehabilitation exercises are incredibly important and will reinforce the effect of the HealthyStep X-Line insoles.

The X-Line Standardis one of the most widely used insoles in the NHS and was designed in Britain by Healthy Step. Regular foot strengthening exercises can help a lot. See the exercises we recommend to use with these insoles The Condition Specific AT insolewill make an immediate impact on your Achilles pain! However, combining them with the right exercises can have a much bigger impact on recovery. The X-Line insoles are an excellent choice for anyone needing rearfoot posting support. The insoles are easy to apply and customise due to having a flat bottom which allows for the insertion of wedges if required. Stability Guaranteed This orthotic insole is specifically designed for people in the UK who have plantar fasciitis pain.This condition is also known as policeman’s heelor foot, postman’s heelor foot, heel spurand clinically as plantar fasciopathy.The X-Line Standardtakes up minimal shoe space for maximum comfort and support and is therefore suitable for a wide range of comfort shoes.

The condition is caused by overstrain of an important fibrous band (plantar fascia or plantar aponeurosis) that runs from the heel under the foot and divides into slips running to each toe. If you suffer from pronation or supination, this can lead to serious issues and pain. The X-Line Insoles Extra and Rearfoot Posts provide you with the support you need to prevent and help treat the cause of pain, instability and discomfort. What's Included? Products like our foot therapy balls mobilise the plantar fascia and strengthen the support muscles underneath. Using the therapy band to pull your foot up before you get out of bed often relieves the pain you feel on first loading your heel.Long periods of standing at work can also be more problematic. How long does plantar fasciitis take to heal? Plantar Fasciitis may take anything between 6-12 months to heal but doing exercise activities along with using plantar fasciitis insoles may significantly speed up this healing. The Pressure Perfecthas also become very popular with badminton, tennis players, and long distance runners. It seems everyone enjoys a little extra bounce in his or her day! Heel pain worse in the morning, rising from sitting. Heel pain during long periods of exercise and standing Also, the Plantar Fasciitis Insoleis supplied individually or as part of the HeelFixKit, which is also designed by HealthyStep and has all you need to speed up your recovery:

To heal up and settle down, the injury needs rest and time, but this is difficult with the foot as we are always putting weight on it, and too much rest can also weaken the foot causing further problems. We always recommend simple foot strengthening exercises on a regular basis to help keep feet at their best. See our recommended exercises to use with the X-Line Standard. Other Popular HealthyStep Products X-Line Insoles are available in four different sizes that should suit most adults. To find your best size, simply match your shoe size to the table below.

Who Can Benefit from the X-Line Extra Insoles?

The medium firmness allows the foot to bed the insole into shape to maximize comfort, but once bed-in, the insole shows good durability. This term also includes Achilles insertitis, (inflamed attachment of the tendon) paratenonitis(inflammation of the covering of the Achilles tendon) as well as tendinosis(degeneration). However to get the best effects for your Achilles problem, you need to locate your pain, as some exercises work better for one type of Achilles problem compared to another. The X-Line 70is ideal for those who really use their feet hard in extreme and wet environments, such as rough weather walkers, fell runners and farmers. Can be used for any symptom linked to overuse, weakness or fatigue of the calf muscles or Achilles tendon:

Pain that is often worse when body weight is first applied such as in the morning or on rising after sitting for a length of time. This plantar fascia is used to help the muscles support the arches of the foot especially as the heel is about to lift off the ground. Once irritated it can hurt to put weight on the heel, but usually, the foot pain is worse just as you are about to push off your foot. The X-Line Pressure Perfect insole was designed for the ‘at risk’ feet such as patients suffering with symptoms such as effects of diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, with poor circulationof blood in the feet, as well as other diseases and general aging that can cause loss of soft tissuesunder the feet. The registered design X-lineprofile, coupled with the cushioning top cover has been independently tested by a Rheumatology research unit, and been shown to reduce pressure on the vulnerable heel and forefoot areas. These areas are common for pressure ulcers in diabetes.

X-Line Standard Insoles

By using our Foot Therapy Balls, the toe flexors become stronger allowing the foot to grip the floor during walking. This makes for a more efficient gait, helping you improve your posture. The X-Line insoles are suitable for anyone needing an introduction into the world of foot orthoses. The insoles are easy to apply and customise due to having a flat bottom which allows for the insertion of wedges if required. Stability and support is increased by the deep heel cup while the mid-foot saddle helps to improve mobility.