Adjustable orthotic insole and a method of application the same

Abstract

An adjustable orthotic insole and a unique method of implementation has a shell and a sole lifter that is to correct malalignment of lower extremities and other functions such as cushioning, massage, etc are not anticipated. The distribution of ground reaction force is changed due to the orthotic effect of the sole lifter. A user adjusts position and thickness of the sole lifter incessantly until malalignment of lower extremities is restored to optimal alignment symmetrically. The present invention employs a unique method that the sole lifter is always opposite to rear foot lifter. Once the malalignment of lower extremities is corrected by the orthotic insole, the user would be able to maintain good posture and ambulate in ideal gait. Therefore, symmetric and coordinated movements are harmonious with balanced muscle function. The musculoskeletal system would be protected from overuse injury.

1 . A method of optimal operation of a novel adjustable orthotic insole comprising:
 a user with a right lower extremity and a lift lower extremity, the user standing on an orthotic insole with a forefoot area, a rear foot area and a sole lifter being placed underneath either the right or the left forefoot area, position and thickness of the sole lifter being adjusted incessantly until malalignment of lower extremities reformed to demonstrate optimal alignment symmetrically.   
     
     
         2 . The method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein
 if the lower extremities is not remedied;   the shell with the sole lifter located at the rear foot area of the shell is placed on the lower extremity opposite to the lower extremity which already has the shell with sole lifter placed underneath;   the user adjusts position and thickness of the sole lifters incessantly until both lower extremities demonstrate optimal alignment symmetrically.   
     
     
         3 . The method as claim in  claim 1 , wherein the sole lifter alters thickness by stacking up with accessory sole lifter. 
     
     
         4 . The method as claim in  claim 2 , wherein the sole lifter alters thickness by stacking up with accessory sole lifter. 
     
     
         5 . An adjustable orthotic insole comprising
 a shell having
 a forefoot area; and 
 a rear foot area; and 
   a sole lifter be positioned on one of the areas of a shell having
 a surface. 
   
     
     
         6 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the surface of sole lifter tapering from heel toward toes. 
     
     
         7 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the surface of sole lifter tapering toes toward heel. 
     
     
         8 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 6  further has at least one accessory sole lifter stacked on the sole lifter to increase thickness of the sole lifter. 
     
     
         9 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 7  further has at least one accessory sole lifter stacked on the sole lifter to increase thickness of the sole lifter. 
     
     
         10 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein the sole lifter, the shell and the accessory sole lifter are connected by adhesive cement. 
     
     
         11 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein the sole lifter and the shell are produced as one solid piece. 
     
     
         12 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein
 the shell has receptive holes formed on the shell;   the sole lifter has protrusive pins formed on the sole lifter and selectively engaging to the receptive holes of the shell and receptive holes formed on the sole lifter;   the accessory sole lifter has protrusive pins formed on the accessory sole lifter and selectively engaging to the receptive holes of the sole lifter.   
     
     
         13 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein
 the shell has a hook-and-loop mounted on the shell;   the sole lifter has two hook-and-loops mounted on the sole lifter, one of the hook-and-loops of the sole lifter fastening to the hook-and-loop of the shell;   the accessory sole lifter has a hook-and-loop mounted on the accessory sole lifter and fastening to the hook-and-loop of the sole filter.   
     
     
         14 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein
 the shell has a key formed on the shell;   the sole lifter has a keyway formed on the sole lifter and engaging to the key of the shell.   
     
     
         15 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the sole lifter, the shell and the accessory sole lifter are connected by adhesive cement. 
     
     
         16 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the sole lifter and the shell are produced as one solid piece. 
     
     
         17 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein
 the shell has receptive holes formed on the shell;   the sole lifter has protrusive pins formed on the sole lifter and selectively engaging to the receptive holes of the shell and receptive holes formed on the sole lifter;   the accessory sole lifter has protrusive pins formed on the accessory sole lifter and selectively engaging to the receptive holes of the sole lifter.   
     
     
         18 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein
 the shell has a hook-and-loop mounted on the shell;   the sole lifter has two hook-and-loops mounted on the sole lifter, one of the hook-and-loops of the sole lifter fastening to the hook-and-loop of the shell;   the accessory sole lifter has a hook-and-loop mounted on the accessory sole lifter and fastening to the hook-and-loop of the sole filter.   
     
     
         19 . The adjustable orthotic insole as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein
 the shell has a key formed on the shell;   the sole lifter has a keyway formed on the sole lifter and engaging to the key of the shell.