Technical
description of MEDICOVI-D50
D50
consists of a soft EVA-upper sole and a sensory water
filled massage under sole. In between the two soles there
are inserted two high performance shock-absorbent plates,
one under the heel and one under the forefoot. Especially
sensitive or painful skin areas under the foot can be
individually relieved through the cut outs in the high
performance shock-absorbent pressure relieving plates.
The two soles are glued together with self sealing glue
before use.
The soft EVA-upper sole
The
soft EVA-sole is made of an anti fungicide material.
On the sole surface facing the foot the EVA-sole has
been applied with a very strong fabric that has been
treated with AEGIS Microbe Shield.
Shock-absorbent
pressure relieving plates
The
high performance shock absorbent pressure relieving plates
are 2 mm thick and made of a very shock absorbent and
pressure relieving material with a very high memory,
which means that the plates immediately after being sustained
to pressure loads will return to their original shape
and do so fore the entire life span of the sole.
The
high performance shock absorbent pressure relieving plates
provides the opportunity fore individual customization
of the sole. Especially sensitive or painful skin areas
under the forefoot or heel can obtain even further relief
through minor cuts outs in the plates. How to individual
adjust the plates is shown under the individually customization
of D50.
The
sensory water filled massage under sole
A
vital condition for the sensory water filled sole to
give sensory massage is that when the sole is exposed
to pressure loads it is able to build up a dynamic hydraulic
pressure under the foot bones. This means that the sole
has to be strong enough to carry the body's weight through
the dynamic hydraulic water pressure inside the 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.
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 under
sole
In
the heel the sensory water filled massage sole MEDICOVI-D50
has a welding pattern that functions as double valve
that regulates the speed that water under pressure can
flow freely under the forefoot. The double 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 don't work.
When
the soles heel surface is exposed to pressure load
it will take time for the water to pass through the
double 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 double 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 sensory water filled massage sole.
The
double heel valve also slows down the water movement
when the forefoot is exposed to pressure loads and causes
the water to return back towards the heel. The double
heel valve herby provides powerful effective shock- absorption
and great pressure relief to the forefoot.
The
double heel valves, slowing down of the water in combination
with the inserted point barriers creates a water cushion
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 double
heel valve and the inserted point 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 double heel valve and the inserted point 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 the water filled sensory massage sole 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 double heel valve and the precisely measured water
amount in the sensory water filled massage 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.
Showing
of obtainable pressure relief
The
three pictures show the pressure load measurement of
a foot without soles, with MEDICOVI D50 and with MEDICOVI
D50 with an individually customized pressure load relieving
plate under the forefoot. The pictures clearly show that
it is possible to achieve a significant pressure load
relief by using MEDICOVI D50. Alongside the pressure
load relief shown on the pictures there is the significant
pressure load relief which is obtained from the water
soles forced movement of the foot, resulting in a reduction
of the time a certain skin area under the sole of the
foot is exposed to pressure loads. This is especially
important when you are in a standing position, which
is the position where the biggest pressure load to the
skin layers occurs through pressure load x time.
It
should be noticed that in the shown illustration we have
deliberately reduced the maximal pressure load under
the forefoot. However many times it is in an entirely
different place the clients/patients has problems, which
is why the shown pressure loading measurements only is
to be seen as an illustration of the pressure load relieving
effects one can achieve with the use of MEDICOVI D50.
As
shown above D50 can also with great advantage be used
without the individual adjustments.
Size
of the sole and shoe
The
length of MEDICOVI-D50 must correspond to the foot. Before
opening the vacuum pack with the sensory water filled
massage soles it is recommended that one checks the length
of the sole by placing the soft EVA-upper sole on the
floor and then placing the foot on top of the sole. MEDICOVI-D50
is 4,5mm thick. The shoe should be large enough for the
foot to be able to move once the sole has been inserted.
The
MEDICOVI-D50 sole is made to fit two shoe sizes.
The toe piece may be cut to the smaller shoe size with scissors. Fore example
from size 43 to size 42.
In
open shoes without heels, the MEDICOVI-D50 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-D50 across the sole over the welding pattern
just after the heel.
Selection
Size
34-35 (22,0 cm)
Size 36-37 (23,5 cm)
Size 38-39 (25,0 cm)
Size 40-41 (26,5 cm)
Size 42-43 (28,0 cm)
Size 44-45 (29,5 cm)
Size 46-47 (31,0 cm)
Getting
used to the soles
MEDICOVI-D50
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.
It
is strongly recommended that people suffering from
diabetes examine the function of the soles and checks
the shoe for impurities every single day.
Guarantee
6
month's guarantee from date of sale provided that soles
have been subjected to normal wear and walking patterns.
