Fig. 1.
Plantar pressure in footwear without any insole (source: own research)
Fig. 2.
Plantar pressure in shoes with an insole made of 2 mm thick latex. (source: own research)
Fig. 3.
Longitudinal arch support. Source: RAJCHEL-CHYLA, B., GAJEWSKI, R. Selected corrective elements and their use in making orthotics for children and adults (in polish). Lecture at the Orthopaedic Footwear and Insoles Conference(in polish). Kraków, 2006.06.09. ISBN 83-922656-1-0. (with own modifications)
Fig. 4.
Metatarsal support (red), footbed (green) – (source: own research)
Fig. 5.
Individually designed insole for diabetics made in 90-ies. (source: own research)
Fig. 6.
Examples of insoles made using the traditional method (source: own research)
Fig. 7.
Elements for the construction of individual insoles based on various prefabricated elements (source: own research)
Fig. 8.
System for making thermoplastic insoles. A - vacuum pump, B - last, C - ready insole. (source: own research)
Fig. 9.
Insole printed on a 3D printer (source: own research)
Fig. 10.
Cross-section through an insole printed on a 3D printer. Visible internal openwork structure ensuring the softness of the insole. (source: own research)
Fig. 11.
An insole individually adapted to a patient with a foot at risk of ulcer formation, made by gluing several layers of foam material together. A hole is provided in the area of high pressure (source: own research)
Fig. 12.
Preventive footwear, made in series (own research)
Fig. 13.
Orthopedic footwear manufactured in series - intended for people with diabetic foot syndrome (source: own research)
Fig. 14.
Orthopedic footwear manufactured in series - intended for people with diabetic foot syndrome (source: own research)