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Poly-Flex
High "Active"
Orthotic Style Arch Supports
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High "Active" orthotic style arch supports are a reasonably
priced alternative to other over priced plastic, orthotic style
arch supports. The Poly-Flex High "Active" is made
from injection molded polypropylene plastic which is an ideal
and uniquely suited plastic to use for making orthotic style
arch supports. Its semi rigid nature is firm enough to support
the pressure of even a severely over pronated (flat) foot but
it is not so rigid as to be jarring to the foot or ankle when
standing, walking or even running. Arch supports constructed
from polypropylene provide considerable support but still allow
a normal amount of healthy pronation so the foot can function
the way nature intended it to, or at least as close as possible.
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Poly-Flex
"Active"
Orthotic Style Arch Supports
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These
arch supports have the exact same shape as the regular Poly-Flex
but they are cast from a slightly harder polypropylene plastic
so they resist compression and recoil faster then the regular
Poly-Flex arch supports. They also come with a 1/4 inch
thick, full length cushion cover for added comfort and shock
absorption!Plastic
orthotic style arch supports costing upwards of $150.00
or more don't offer any more support than these Poly-Flex
High "Active" orthotic style arch supports.
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The
Poly-Flex "Active" Orthotic Style Arch Supports include
a metatarsal arch to support the forefoot and ball of the foot. |
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These
arch supports are designed for people with Medium
& High
Arches
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To
determine your own Natural Arch Height
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Poly-Flex
High "Active" orthotic style arch supports
are designed for people with a medium to high arch
and to demonstrate the height of the arch we have
included a picture of the arch support with a Quarter
next to it so |
you can see
that the arch support, at its apex it just a little higher
than the height of a Quarter. |
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Superior
Construction
Polyflex High "Active" orthotic style arch supports
are constructed through an injection molding process in which
the polypropoylene is cast in a 3-dimensional mold. This superior
manufacturing process allows for greater surface detail in the
finished product than possible with the traditional heat and
vacuum molding process and for the addition of several key design
features not available in most orthotic style arch supports.
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The
Grip Teeth
One of the features made possible through the injection molding
process is the grip teeth on the bottom of the heel that assure
the arch supports won't slide around in shoes. Although this
may seem like a basic concept the majority of arch supports
available on the market today lack this simple feature because
their construction process does not allow for the addition of
this type of surface detailing. |
Crisscrossing
Support Ribs
The crisscrossing support ribs (also on the bottom) are also
a unique feature made possible through the injection molding
process. They create a "support web" on the bottom
of the arch support which strengthens the arch support and increases
its durability but also reduces its weight. The Poly-Flex High
"Active" orthotic style arch supports are one of the
lightest and strongest polypropylene arch supports that we at
Feet Relief have ever seen (and yes, we did weight test them
to make sure that statement was valid). |
Subtle
& Continuous Support Curves
The final benefit of the injection molding process is an enhanced
level of surface contouring that creates a serious of continuous
natural curves that cradle the heel and support the medial,
lateral and metatarsal arch. Arch supports made through the
heat and vacuum molding process tend to lack subtle curves such
as the heel cup or metatarsal arch so they generally have a
flatter profile and don't provide the same level of foot support. |
Complete
Foot Support
These arch supports support the medial, lateral and metatarsal
arch so they are not only good for treating rear foot problems
such as Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) and Achilles Ttendonitis
but they are also good for treating forefoot problems such as
metatarsalgia, hammertoes, neuromas and bunions. Many ankle
and knee problems are related to fallen arches (over pronation).
As the arch falls the two bones of the lower leg (the fibula
and the tibia) rotate inward, over the ankle, more then they
should. This creates tension in the knee joint which can strain
ligaments and tendons and put excessive pressure on the meniscus
(cartilage) disks. By dramatically reducing over pronation with
a Poly-Flex High "Active" orthotic style arch support
you can reduce strain on the knee thereby preventing and healing
injuries. |
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Poly-Flex
High "Active" Orthotic Style Arch Supports $59.95
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Shipping
Options
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If
you purchase 1 or 2
pair of arch supports then you can choose between First Class
Mail (5 to 8 days) or Priority Mail (3 to 5 days). For 3
or more pair of arch supports please select Priority Mail,
as they are too heavy to send via First Class Mail. For detailed
ordering instructions click the button below.
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Order
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Shipping
Prices
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First
Class |
Priority |
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Pair |
$2.64 |
$5.25 |
| 2
Pair |
$3.66 |
$5.25 |
| 3
- 5 Pair |
Not
Available |
$5.25
to $8.70
Varies
Based on Destination
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| 6
- 7 Pair |
Not
Available |
$5.65
to $11.95
Varies
Based on Destination
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| 8
- 10
Pair |
Not
Available |
$6.25
to $14.70
Varies
Based on Destination
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| 11
Pair
& Up |
Not
Available |
$6.90
- 17.25 & Up
Varies Based on Destination |
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INTERNATIONAL
ORDERS
Please
select the "International
Shipping"
setting on the Billing & Shipping check out page for shipping
outside the US.
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Need
Assistance?
Call Toll Free 888-671-8027
Outside
US Call 415-504-8529
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Additional
Information about the Poly-Flex High "Active" Orthotic
Style Arch Supports
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Semi-Rigid
Even though the Poly-Flex High "Active" orthotic style arch
supports are considered semi rigid by comparison to truly rigid custom
made plastic orthotics they are still considerably more rigid than
most other over the counter arch supports and orthotics. Most people
will not be able to bend or flex the Poly-Flex High "Active"
arch supports more than a few millimeters using only their bare hands.
The Poly-Flex High "Active" orthotic style arch supports
are designed to flex but only under the full weight of the body weight.
This is why they work so well. |
Break
In Period
Due to the semi rigid nature of these arch supports some people will
find that they take a little getting used to and may at first feel
a little unusual or even a little uncomfortable. A little cramping
in various muscles of the foot or lower ankle when the arch supports
are new and you have been wearing them for a while, is normal and
should go away in anywhere from a couple days to a couple of weeks.
If this happens just take the arch supports off let the feet rest
and try them again later. The length of time of the break in period
largely depends on how flat the feet are or how much the arch has
fallen. The more the arch has fallen the more the arch support lifts
the bones of the arch and lower ankle, shifting their positions and
limiting their range of motion. In the case of a person with a medium
to high arch that has fallen and is now completely flat the amount
of repositioning of the bones of the foot can be really dramatic so
it can take a little longer for the foot to adjust to the feel of
wearing the arch supports. |
Treating
Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
The Poly-Flex High "Active" arch supports are extremely
effective at treating Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain). To get the best
results follow these instructions. After a brief break in period and
when it is comfortable to do so, start wearing the arch supports all
the time from the first step out of bed in the morning to the last
step into bed at night. This will keep the arch from being fully flexed
and take the strain of the Plantar Fascia tissue so it can heal. It
is really important to avoid going barefoot. Spending even limited
amounts of time running around the house barefoot can set back days
of healing. It is also important to keep some shoes or slippers by
the bed with the arch supports in them. When you get up in the morning
or during the night, put on the shoes or slippers with the arch supports
in them and avoid going barefoot. Also, if you are the type that likes
to shower right when they get up in the morning you should first spend
about 15 minutes in your shoes and arch supports before you shower.
This allows the Plantar Fascia tissue to warm up and stretch out slowly
and gently with out retearing it. After several weeks as the symptoms
subside you can ease of the strict regiment of not going barefoot
and just wear the arch supports during the day or generally whenever
you’re on your feet. |
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