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Customized Insoles & Footwear Industry in India

Issue Abstract

Abstract
Customised insoles are devices that are designed for specific foot gait1 to accommodate individual foot structure. These are prescribed by Doctors, Physiotherapists, often Podiatrists, Sports medicine physicians and Orthopaedists after conducting a thorough evaluation of feet, ankle and legs. Custom orthotic insoles can relieve physical pain, prevent calluses 2& bunions 3 that improves to enjoy free movement.


Author Information
Ln. T. P. Thiyagarajen, Managing Director, Nova Footcare & Services, Coimbatore. Icam – 2025 – Jamal Institute of Management
Issue No
1
Volume No
5
Issue Publish Date
06 Jan 2025
Issue Pages
41-47

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Significant efforts are still required to create awareness about long-term benefits of orthopaedic foot care products among the public& healthcare professionals. 

  • Government should consider reducing the cost of insoles by 

  • Reducing the import duty

  • Providing tax relaxation

  • Thereby, enhancing the wide use of these medical insoles for various problems related to foot& benefiting the users.

Footnote

  1. Walking pattern.

  2. Thick and Hardened layer of skin.

  3. Prolonged pressure put on feet that compress the big toe and pushes towards the second toe.

  4. Orthotics are devices, one can wear in shoes to reduce symptoms related to many different foot & ankle conditions, recommended by podiatrists.

  5. Micro Cellular Rubber.

  6. Micro Cellular Polymer.