It depends on the insole.
Let me ask you this question. Should you wear seat belts when you drive? Should I keep my car tires at the recommended pressures to improve the car’s performance and ride?
If you answered yes to these questions, then you need to read this blog about finding the best insoles for sports online.
Not all insoles for racquet sports are created equal. Some will provide added comfort to the foot and may help with injury recovery. Cluffy insoles will do this as well, but they have the added benefit of improving balance and strength. So, look at them as performance gear, not stuff. Something you use every time you enter the court or even for everyday activities.
How do they do this, you ask? Simple but not easy. Cluffy insoles are designed to improve function of the first ray. The first ray is perhaps one of the most important structures in the foot, and it needs to work well.
The first ray allows the windlass mechanism to work to convert your foot from a shock absorber to a stable structure as you move forward. This is very important for fluid front-to-back motion and efficient transfer of forces.
Racquet sports also involve considerable side-to-side movements. The Cluffy insole has flanges that go around your feet supporting both the inside and outside of the foot. In addition to providing superior support, these flanges control the side-to-side motion of the foot allowing a quick transfer of weight in all directions. These skills are necessary for advancement in the sport.
Our simple balance test illustrates how this essential athletic skill is improved so well with the Cluffy insoles. No matter what you are doing on the court, walking, running, side-to- side motion or hitting the ball, all these movements require balance for perfect execution.
This balanced and more stable structure can improve strength of the arms and the legs and torso. Added strength is never a bad thing. Our testing of strength in the arms, shoulder and legs has shown an average strength improvement of about 21% in the arms and 29% in the legs with use of the Cluffy insole. How could this improve your game? Wow, how important are your feet!
Knee stability is also improved in the lunge position. There are many times in racquet sports when the knee is in the lunge position, and vulnerable to injury. Our testing shows significant improvements in knee stability when the knee is pushed inward and outward. When testing, knee stability improved by 28%.
Injury prevention is always a concern for every athlete. An injury can take you away from your game for weeks to months and cause a temporary block in your progress. It will also impact your ability to stay fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. By improving your strength and balance we think this will reduce your injury risk as well. Add comfort to the mix and you have a piece of gear, the Cluffy insole, that will make your game that much better and more enjoyable. Shop for insoles for sports online at Cluffy Insoles today to find the perfect gear to improve your feet!
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