Our Science
Fortunately, we live in a world that has been improved upon for many thousands of years now. Unfortunately, we now live in a completely flattened out world. When was the last time you walked bare foot on dirt? Exactly…Think parking lots, floors, stairs, and sidewalks. Every time you take a step (approximately 10,000 times a day) you have to balance one foot at a time, on this predictably flat surface. Which exposes you to the inherent biases within your feet. It’s not the shoes. The bones have a preprogrammed structural bias built in from birth.
This is what we call pronation. As they fall inwards, your brain’s unconscious proprioception causes your muscles to constantly fire up muscles to re-position to compensate to sustain balance and momentum. Most folks have never really considered the importance of this complex three-part harmony between the bones, brains, and muscles. So,the more structurally compromised your feet are, the more muscular tension is required to compensate, results – lead to overuse misuse, and eventually pain symptoms in ankles, knees, hips, and backs.
What can be masured can be improved
The distribution curve chart above was created from measuring 14,000+ feet over the past 25 years It spans from 0 to 18 degrees and is broken into groups showing severity of pronation/supination. As shown, 90% of individuals have at least one foot that works poorly. Only 10% of people have both feet land in the functional zone. It turns out that the world’s best athletes all come from this 10% group. At the opposite end of the chart the people that suffer most begin to complain about foot, ankle, knee, and hip pains as teenagers. As the degree of angle increases (the foot becomes less level and more unstable), so does the effect on everything that person does at work, life, or play. When the problem is in the dysfunctional zone, on the right of the chart, Our typical customers come to us in their 40s and 50s as their bodies tire of the imbalance and pain or other issues arise. The earlier you get tested the better, especially for young people complaining of ankle, knee, or hip pain.
Where do you fall on the instability chart? Find out in a Free Foot Assessment
We are not arch supports
WHERE IS THE ARCH SUPPORTS?
By definition “An arch is a self supported structure . So, if arches support themselves, then WHAT is arch support ?
Our 3D printed custom foundations (as opposed to arch support in traditional footbeds) create stability by “leveling” the foot so you strike the ground in a flat, supported way – enabling your muscles and whole body to relax. This simple, yet extremely powerful, and effective fix has proven to alleviate pains, stress/strain on the whole body, improves comfort and balance – with enhanced performance as a lovely by product
No Two Feet Are the Same
If this is true…then why would traditional orthotics or footbeds look exactly the same? When you go to the eye doctor they measure each eye and give you glasses or contacts with a specific prescription for each. The same is true about your feet. Each hits the ground differently and thus needs to be supported by a footbed with the right angle for that unique foot.
Asymmetric foot support is new in the world of foot assistance. Because we measure feet independently. We have a unique understanding of why one side hurts and the other does not. or vise versa. The kinetic chain has two different sides. one for each foot and the ripple effect of how each one lands on the ground sends asymmetric shock waves through the entire body. Overtime it turns into chronic pains in various places in the body. But most don’t connect the dots when a hip is hurting, it’s probably coming from how your feet meet the ground.
Our Process
Each custom foundation is made in-house They are made right here in Aspen which means you can have them in less than 24 hours
Taking measurements
Eric has developed and patented technology to measure the angle of feet known as the Ankulator. Clients stand on the machine and it calculates the angle at which each foot hits the ground. Each foot has a different angle so measuring and making an individual foundation for each foot is part of their secret sauce and what makes FF 100% unique.
3-d Printing
The measurement, in degrees, is used to custom-make the precise wedge-like base of the foundation utilizing the latest 3-D printer technology. The base is then attached to a cushioned upper layer and voila - your Foot Foundation is born. This whole process takes less than 24 hours.
Fitting
Once complete, it is fit to your shoe or boot and you are ready to start walking and playing with less pain and effort.