Postural control and dynamic stability require the integration of four input systems – visual, vestibular, joint proprioceptors and plantar foot skin. Of these four, one of the most important but often overlooked systems is the skin on the bottom of your feet.
The skin on the bottom of your feet contains thousands of small nerve proprioceptors, all of which are sensitive to different stimuli. One of the most important stimuli coming into the foot is vibration. We use vibration not only to know how hard our feet are striking the ground but also in the maintenance of dynamic balance. But as soon as we put on shoes, the nerve proprioceptors in our feet are blunted, and the neural feedback to our brains slightly delayed.
The foot bones (and skin) are connected to the …
Your feet are at one end of a musculoskeletal system that includes your bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and connective tissues. Together they support your body’s weight, maintain your posture and help you move, but as athletes especially know, problems in one part of the system can cause additional problems elsewhere, and injury prevention is a continual process of maintaining strength and flexibility throughout the system.
Problems with your feet can put pressure on your knees, hips, low back, and neck, but healthy and strong feet can relieve pressure on those areas, and improve your balance, posture, motor control and ability to move.
Naboso Technology's textured insoles are designed to stimulate the nerves and strengthen the small muscles in the bottom of your feet, not only improving balance, but also improving gait patterns, ankle proprioception and force production.
Thin enough to work with all types of footwear, Naboso insoles can be inserted on top of your existing insoles, and are designed to be worn barefoot or with thin socks.
The different types and recommended uses of Naboso insoles
The Naboso Performance insole improves your agility and strength from the ground up. By strengthening your feet, you strengthen your body. The Naboso Performance is the only insole that brings the sensory input of being barefoot into your shoe. The Naboso Performance is recommended for:
- Enhancing foot awareness to improve speed and reaction time
• Enhancing skin perfusion and peripheral nerve stimulation
• Improving postural awareness and balance when in motion
The Naboso Activation is the most popular insole in the Naboso product line, allowing users to feel connected to their feet all day, on the job or when working out. The unique texture of the Naboso Activation can improve foot strength and balance. The Naboso Activation is recommended for:
- Use at work, in the gym and throughout the day
• Enhancing foot awareness to improve balance & increase movement efficiency
• Maximum foot stimulation to energize your step and reduce foot ache
• Improving postural awareness and balance when standing and walking
The Naboso Neuro insole features a medical-grade level of stimulation, and was designed for improving balance and stabilization in those with acute and chronic neurological conditions. The Naboso Neuro is recommended for:
- Daily foot stimulation to increase foot strength and awareness
• Integration into any neuro-rehabilitation program for gait training and reducing falls
• Improving postural awareness and balance when standing and walking
The Naboso Duo is a reversible silicone insole delivering variable stimulation to meet specific needs. The Naboso Duo can help you wake up your feet, build foot strength, reduce fatigue or improve performance. The Naboso Duo is recommended for:
- Waking up the feet when standing at work, in the gym and throughout the day
• Enhancing foot awareness to improve balance & increase movement efficiency
• Maximum foot stimulation to energize your step and reduce foot ache
• Improving postural awareness and balance when standing and walking
Also available is the Naboso Neuro Ball, which can be used as a release ball to roll under your feet, in the palms of your hands or over your calves. The Neuro Ball can also be split into two dome shapes to create a stationary tool that gives you more control over pressure and static holds while specifically targeting a specific area like the sole of your foot. You can also use the bonus RAD Micro Round to further target hard-to-reach areas between the small bones of your feet and hands for a comprehensive, multi-treatment approach to giving yourself the best care and maximum relief.
Check out the complete range of Naboso insoles and Neuro Ball in the shop, or at www.rdrc.sg/collections/naboso.