Technical description of MEDICOVI® -Basic

MEDICOVI® -Basic consists of a sensory water filled massage sole with a ventilated mesh surface up against the foot. 

The sensory water filled massage sole

During construction of the water filled sensory massage sole a number of specially developed materials has been used. The patented lamination provides the sole with excellent strength and stability which is necessary for the sensory massage.

The sole contains water as water is fast flowing, this being an absolute prerequisite for affecting the sensory massage and the hydraulic pressure equalization.

To further optimize the water movement the welding of the sole has been done by a special welding method that creates a hollow space between the two foils ensuring optimal water movement. Furthermore the sole is supplied with welding patterns on the sole surface that controls the water movement ensuring that the sole mainly builds up pressure equalizing water cushions under the heel and forefoot.

The underside of the sensory water filled massage sole is provided with a friction film that ensures that the sole stays put in the shoe.

The laminates that make up the sole must invariably follow the fast movement of the water under the huge dynamic hydraulic pressure and this movement causes wear and tear on the laminates. At a certain stage, the wear and tear does cause tiny holes in the laminates and water will evaporate.

Shock-absorption and pressure relief in the sensory water filled massage sole

In the heel the sensory water filled massage sole MEDICOVI® -Basic has a welding pattern that functions as a valve that regulates the speed that water under pressure can flow freely under the forefoot. The heel valve provides an affective shock-absorption and pressure relief of the heel bone, especially at low speeds, where the build in shock-absorption in shoes normally doesn't work.

When the soles heel surface is exposed to pressure load it will take time for the water to pass through the heel valve, which will increase the collision time. At the same time the pressure on the heel will raise the hydraulic pressure in the water that has yet to pass through the heel valve. The hydraulic pressure will distribute the pressure force from the heel to a larger surface of the heel cushion, making the collision area larger. The raise of the collision time and the collision area creates the shock-absorption in MEDICOVI® -Basic. 

The heel valve slows down the water movement and in combination with the inserted flow-barriers a water cushion is created under the forefoot and especially under the ball of the forefoot.  The water cushion prolongs the collision time, at the same time the counter pressure in the water cushion will expand the pressure surface up against the ball of the forefoot (Collision surface), creating powerful pressure relief to the ball of the forefoot.

When you stand it is the heel and forefoot that is exposed to the biggest pressure loads. That is why the heel valve and the inserted flow-barriers  are constructed is such a way that they create a water cushion that is mainly concentrated under the heel and the ball of the forefoot.

The hydraulic pressure cushion under the heel and forefoot occurs when the water under pressure loads from the foot becomes enclosed inside the strong inelastic foils with the heel valve and the inserted flow-barriers. As mentioned earlier it is the powerful force in the strong inelastic foils that enables the build up of the necessary hydraulic pressure creating the large pressure relieving carrying surfaces under the heel and forefoot and for the sensory massage.

Even when we are stand still every little movement of the body will change the pressure loads that the foot will transfer to the sole surface. In a regular shoe these many little body changes will not do anything significantly with the pressure loads under the heel cushion and the ball of the forefoot.

 

By placing MEDICOVI® -Basic in the shoe the sole will create a hydraulic dynamical pressure cushion between the foot and shoe. The hydraulic pressure patterns in the sole will react to every single little change of the body's position and create/provoke new and different pressure patterns under the foot. Especially under the forefoot the constant change of carrying surfaces will reduce the time-and pressure loads on sore and painful areas.

It is the constant varying hydraulic pressure patterns in the sole that creates the sensory massage. Every time the body changes its position the pressure load form the foot against the sole will change, creating yet another new hydraulic pressure pattern in the sole. The new hydraulic pressure pattern in the sole will provoke/force the foot to change foot position more frequently. The body's balance system will respond to the new foot position by activating the calf and thigh muscles which will make the body change position.

As mentioned above the sensory massage will create a great balance uncertainty unless the system is restricted. If you stand in a waterbed where there is no water restriction is would be very difficult to keep your balance.

Due to the heel valve, the flow-barriers and the precisely measured water amount in the MEDICOVI® -Basic sole the movement of the water is regulated, making sure that the water movements under the foot feels stimulating and comfortable while at the same time keeping the sensory massaging effect. 

The moisture absorbent and ventilated mesh surface
Environment of the foot

Facing the foot MEDICOVI® -Basic is provided with a patented mesh and cotton construction. The mesh construction has been developed in such a way that a pump-like effect introduction fresh air under the foot, takes place when pressure changes on the mesh occur. As the water in the sole constantly makes the foot move, the pump-like effect is effective in reducing the temperature between sole and sock and decreasing the problems of sweaty feet. The mesh facing the foot is very smooth allowing the sole to be used with or without socks (nylons).

Under the mesh surface a reinforced cotton material has been applied. This is treated with an anti fungicide  “Sanitized T 90-04” Moisture from the mesh surface is immediately absorbed by the cotton fabric ensuring that the mesh surface facing the sock is always dry, reducing any tendency to athlete's foot.
 

Size of the sole and shoe

The length of MEDICOVI® - Basic must correspond to the foot but in such a way that there is no water under the toes.

Place the MEDICOVI® -Basic in the shoe with the netting facing the foot, making sure that the heel is hard against the inside heel of the shoe.

MEDICOVI® -Basic is 2 mm thick. The shoe should be large enough for the foot to be able to move once the sole has been inserted.

The MEDICOVI® -sole is made to fit two shoe sizes. The toe piece, which does not contain water, may be cut to the desired shoe size with scissors. Fore example from size 43 to size 42.

In open shoes without heels, the MEDICOVI® -Basic must be securely attached to the inside bottom of the shoe. In shoes without a heel back a piece of Velcro can be placed on the bottom of   MEDICOVI® -Basic across the sole over the welding pattern just after the heel.

Selection

Getting used to the soles

MEDICOVI® -Basic increases circulation in the feet and legs through strong activation of the sole of the foot as well as the calf and foot muscles. Sore muscles may be experienced at first until a reasonable state of fitness has been achieved. Some people may initially think that the soles contain unequal amounts of water. The reason for this is, however, that our feet have different tolerance levels and this sensation will quickly disappear. Anyone suffering from dizziness may experience problems with the sole due to the continual movement of the foot. However is should be noticed that clinical tests have showed that the soles helps to improve posture and balance.

Life span of the soles

With normal use the soles will work for about one year. In order to achieve maximum relief from the soles it is therefore recommended that the soles be replaced at least once a year.

Guarantee

6 month's guarantee from date of sale provided that soles have been subjected to normal wear and walking patterns.