Asymmetrical insoles are designed to harness the body’s hydrostatic abilities by strategically manipulating pressure distribution within the foot. These insoles work with the body’s natural tensegrity system, where structural integrity and movement are governed by tension and compression dynamics rather than rigid support.
Key Design Features and Purpose:
1. Pressure Redistribution for Hydrostatic Control:
• The insoles encourage hydrostatic pressure shifts by facilitating micro-adjustments in foot positioning.
• These shifts influence tension up the kinetic chain, mimicking the adaptability seen in hydrostatic systems, like an octopus.
2. Asymmetry to Match Natural Movement Patterns:
• Human movement is inherently asymmetrical, relying on different roles for each side of the body.
• The insoles enhance these natural patterns, enabling lateral sway and spiral motions by allowing the foot to rotate and articulate freely rather than locking it into a fixed position.
3. Tripod and Metatarsal Splaying:
• The design supports the foot’s tripod structure and promotes metatarsal splaying, optimizing force transfer and stability.
• This activation stimulates hydrostatic pressure within the foot, creating tension and release cycles that control muscle activation up the chain.
4. Calcaneus Freedom and Pitching:
• By allowing the calcaneus to pitch downward and upward, the insoles prevent artificial restrictions, enabling natural pressure shifts critical for leveraging hydrostatic control.
• This enhances the body’s ability to collapse or rebound, restoring structural integrity dynamically.
5. Dynamic Tension Management:
• The insoles enable dynamic tension control, where pressure changes at the foot influence knee, hip, and torso movement.
• This maintains a fluid connection between the foot and pelvic floor, leveraging hydrostatic pressure to drive motion.
Overall Goal:
The asymmetrical insole design complements the body’s hydrostatic and tensegrity principles, allowing users to move with more natural and efficient patterns. By integrating hydrostatic pressure manipulation, these insoles support coordinated muscle activation, balance, and stability while reducing reliance on external force production. This approach redefines foot mechanics as the foundation for whole-body movement efficiency.