Hockey Orthotics (ice skate orthotics)

Hockey Ice Skates are used to control the ankle, foot and knees. In the foot, it especially controls the subtalar, midtarsal and ankle joints. If any of these joints are not in their most efficient positons, then the ice skater will not have the most effective leg power.
The typical hockey ice skater's lower extremities never goes through a complete gait cycle. They ideally should have limited pedal mechanics between midstance and the beginning of propulsion, with the knee in slight flexion during the entire contact phase. When a skater initiates a turn, they will maintain their control by directing the inside knee medially and transferring the load inward to the foot's medial edge. This is done by internally rotating the tibia, causing kinetic chain pronation of the foot which transfers the pressure through the skate boot on to the blade's inside edge.
The higher level hockey skater has a more subtle dynamic and the reverse is true for the beginner. When a hockey ice skater has an over pronated or unstable foot structure, they may have a more difficult time turning as the medial arch stucture or the foot may collapse within the skate boot before the edging forces can be transferred.
A hockey skate orthotic should allow for greater control with turning and crossovers. Usually persons with skate orthotics notice longer stride length and more explosive leg power on the ice. Ice Skate Orthtoics should be thin to allow for foot room, 3/4 length for toe box movement, semi rigid for control and adjustable for modifications. The best place for a hockey skate orthotic is under the existing skate's insole for comfort, control and proper placement.
A heat moldable, direct orthotics from Atlas Biomechanics achieves all the above goals. It is only 1.3 mm thick, fabricated with just a heat gun or toaster oven, semi rigid shell and easily adjustable.

Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics 

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Learn ice hockey biomechanics and how hockey orthotics can help.
Teri Green
Atlas Biomechanics
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