To determine stiff vs flexible arches, It says to 'press the arch area' -- from where, the top or sole of the foot? Do you have to be standing? Sitting? How much should it move to be considered 'flexible'? To determine stiff vs flexible arches, It says to 'press the arch area' -- from where, the top or sole of the foot? Do you have to be standing? Sitting? How much should it move to be... » Read More To determine stiff vs flexible arches, It says to 'press the arch area' -- from where, the top or sole of the foot? Do you have to be standing? Sitting? How much should it move to be considered 'flexible'? « Show Less
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You do it from the sole of the foot and you can be sitting. I'm not sure I know what to tell you about how much it should move to be considered flexible; I think it's just a judgment that you can hopefully make when you press on it.
807993
I believe they are referring to the soles of your feet. I needed to place these just behind the balls of my feet (the part that touches the ground) because I was missing support there and my feet were hurting (falling). I hope that helps.
2224217
Likely best to go larger as if it is too small, it won't cover the span of the foot. Just be sure when trimming to make sure the arch support is in the correct place. This being said, there are supports that do not go the length of the foot and stop somewhere under the sole of the foot, but from my experience, you can feel the ledge and this was uncomfortable for me. The size I purchased was a bit big for my foot/shoe (I wear a 6.5/7 and purchased the 6.5-8) and I thought it was a tight squeeze to fit into my shoe but after several wearings, it molded very nicely to fit my feet.
1670231
Hi- the rule is: when your arm is straight down to your side the top of the grip of the caneshould be equal to your wrist with your shoes on. Good Luck!
1020236
Regular flex...not stiff, not senior. I would have preferred stiff flex but it wasn't available.
1380486
You have to decide where you want your elbow to be and bend into position. There was no discernable indication. I love mine and I searched for a long time.
1670232
Hi- the rule is: when your arm is straight down to your side the top of the grip of the cane should be equal to your wrist with your shoes on. Good Luck!
150448
I stand on the heels of my bare feet and keep my toes pointed forward so no part of my foot is touching the ground. I'm a 250 pound man with 4E width feet and horrible balance...it just takes a little practice. Keep in mind that if you are weighing yourself at different times of the day, your weight may fluctuate just like your blood pressure and glucose levels. If your weight is fluctuating wildly, you might not be on a level surface. Hope this helps.
1646064
Your foot should be flexed as much as is comfortable. The more flexed the better.
889231
Honestly this brace is very flexible and not really stiff at all. It's something more for casual every day wear, it's not something I'd work out in because the stability it offers is very minimal. If you don't get it tight enough the brace slips down your knee, it's great for walking or jobs where you're on your feet a lot like I am, but not great for exercise or any real intense level of activities.
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The paper that came with the order states WalkFit Platinum. There are 3 sizes of arch inserts.I can't tolerate the lowest. My. Feet have lost their arch over the last 2 years. An orthopedist recommended WalkFits for foot pain, but the pain persists.
2159270
It has many intensities of vibration to choose from, depending on whether you want to use it on bare feet, with slippers, or with shoes on. It also has a bar toward the top that your toes can grasp for a greater intensity around that part of the foot.
1395294
It is somewhat flexible. I have wide feet so at first I though it did not fit my foot but the more I tried it the more I got used to it. Actually helped a lot. Had hip surgery and couldn't bend that far for a while so this came in handy fir a month or so
666288
I use my cane with this tip every day and though to just feel the tip you would say it is rigid, when you walk with it there is flexion in the feet. I have several canes and I have this tip on all of them. The feet will definitely flex enough to follow the terrain. I really recommend it.
1768992
You need to know your true shoe size. Go to a shoe store and while seated put your foot onto the foot.measuring device. This will give your foot size for the size shoe you should.be.wearing. the orthotics will keep your arches from dropping thus keeping your foot to shoe size consistent. Get the right size orthitics for proper foot alignment and arch supports.
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go to the higher size (9). The insert is only 3/4 length. it will support heel, arch and padding below the toe pad (where your toes begin). Doesn't go full length of shoe. Don't worry, it won't be too big for any of your shoes. Switch them into whatever pair of shoes you are going to wear. Gives great support and padding. Like a new shoe! enjoy......
2015968
You set the length of the limit strap at the bottom before getting on it, then push it back to test the degree of incline. If you are fairly flexible it's easy enough to rotate forward, bend down and readjust it even when you are locked in to the ankle clamps. I would recommend someone be there to help you at least the first time you use it!
77530
Don't think it would do the exact thing, because arch is not part of inversion table experience. It seems to help by encouraging an appropriate lumbar arch, but for very tight backs it is important to start low and for a minute or two at a time to avoid too much change too fast.