PROPER BREAK-IN CYCLE AND WHAT TO EXPECT

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3 PROPER BREAK-IN CYCLE AND WHAT TO EXPECT When you first wear your new insoles it may feel like the arch is in the wrong spot, that s normal. Any time you put your body in a new state of alignment there s an adjustment period. Wear your PROTALUS insoles for 1-2 hours the first day, 2-3 hours the second day, and 3-4 hours the third day. Continue to increase wear by 1-2 hour increments until a full day is reached. It may take your body a couple weeks to adjust to the new alignment. Improved alignment will change and widely distribute NEW forces to your muscles, soft tissues, joints and tendons. It can potentially cause temporary discomfort to your ankles, knees, or back. This can be a good thing as you are now using body parts that you have not used in a long time. Adjustment and transition time is necessary to attain long term relief. If discomfort does not subside after 4 weeks, or pre-existing pain worsens, please remove any insoles and replace with your original factory insoles. For the best results replace insoles every 4-6 months and do the stretches found later in this booklet.

4 Our flagship model, engineered to support any lifestyle. Our M-Series insoles yield maximum alignment of the ankle joint, and offer the greatest degree of arch support. The M-100 and M-75 provide superior relief by redistributing pressure about the foot to minimize repetitive stresses with our curved, conforming heel cup. Our patented tri-planar technology utilized in the M-Series blends the optimal combinations of: shock absorption, control, and comfort, providing premium support for your foot. Don t let pain and discomfort hold you back. Experience your world and do what you love in alignment with Protalus. The M-Series is designed for wider, high volume shoes, such as: work boots, basketball shoes, cushioned trainers, and lifestyles requiring more arch support and alignment. Suited for people on their feet for long hours of the day.

5 M 100 Designed for footwear with removable insoles BIOMECHANICAL SHAPE ETC ANTI-MICROBIAL TOP Moisture wicking, anti-friction surface layer delivers long lasting odor control CLOSED CELL FOAM Molded for contour, provides full length cushioning and comfort that shapes to your foot M 75 Designed for footwear with sewn-in insoles, cemented insoles, or insoles you would rather leave in your shoe NYLON PEBAX STABILIZING SHANK Engineered to provide stability and support allowing your foot to move the way it was designed without locking the foot in place or reducing mobility ANTI-MICROBIAL OPEN CELL POLYURETHANE FOAM Rogers Poron enhanced long term cushioning and impact protection foam, provides, comfort and superior shock absorption

6 Let our T-Series complement your lifestyle. Thinner than the M-Series, these insoles feature a lowprofile shape designed to fit in shoes with less volume. Our T-Series provides more moderate support for the ankle joint, suitable for those needing a combination of cushioning and alignment, with shoes that may not have the space to fit the M-Series. Pairing our patented triplanar technology with our conforming heel cup, you can do what you love without sacrificing comfort. Whether you are constantly on the move or simply need a little more support, experience your world and do what you love in alignment with Protalus. The T-Series is designed for standard, regular volume shoes, such as Vans, Nike Free s, and Sperry s. Best suited for those looking for enhanced comfort and support.

7 T 100 Designed for footwear with removable insoles BIOMECHANICAL SHAPE ETC ANTI-MICROBIAL TOP Moisture wicking, anti-friction surface layer delivers long lasting odor control CLOSED CELL FOAM Molded for contour, provides full length cushioning and comfort that shapes to your foot T 75 Designed for footwear with sewn-in insoles, cemented insoles, or insoles you would rather leave in your shoe NYLON PEBAX STABILIZING SHANK Engineered to provide stability and support allowing your foot to move the way it was designed without locking the foot in place or reducing mobility ANTI-MICROBIAL OPEN CELL POLYURETHANE FOAM Rogers Poron enhanced long term cushioning and impact protection foam, provides, comfort and superior shock absorption

8 Put your best foot forward in every situation. This ultra thin insole is designed to fit in narrower shoes without space for our full-size insole models. The ET-75 features a specialized, slim-profile shape designed to improve alignment and pressure distribution, so you can feel as good as you look. Without the additional shock absorption foam layer in the heel, this insole will sit flush with the shape of your shoe. Let the ET-75 help you succeed whether you are in the executive s office or on the dance floor.

9 BIOMECHANICAL SHAPE ETC ANTI-MICROBIAL TOP Moisture wicking, anti-friction surface layer delivers long lasting odor control ET 75 Designed to be placed over existing insoles. Ideal for narrower shoes with lower profiles and less volume, such as dress shoes and form fitting styles. CLOSED CELL FOAM Molded for contour, provides full length cushioning and comfort that shapes to your foot NYLON PEBAX STABILIZING SHANK Engineered to provide stability and support allowing your foot to move the way it was designed without locking the foot in place or reducing mobility

10 Transform your experience in heels. Our H-75 adds cushion and support, so you can wear elegant and fashionable footwear with comfort and confidence. This unique design redistributes the weight in your foot reducing peak pressure with our curved, conforming footbed. Lower pressures alleviate fatigue and sore areas in the forefoot, taming even the wildest styles you endure in the name of fashion. So dig up those skyhigh heels and trendy platforms, with the H-75 you can wear the shoes you love.

11 H 75 Designed to conform to heels 2 ½ inches and above and to be placed over an existing insole. Ideal for pumps, heeled boots, booties and platform shoes. BIOMECHANICAL SHAPE CLARINO MICROSUEDE TOP Rich, comfortable microfiber suede treated with anti-microbial and moisture wicking technologies CLOSED CELL FOAM Molded for contour, provides full length cushioning and comfort that shapes to your foot NYLON PEBAX STABILIZING SHANK Engineered ridges grip the inside of your shoes providing balance, stability and support, alleviating fatigue from your feet DEEP HEEL CUP Contoured, conforming heel cup provides superior relief by redistributing pressure under the heel

12 YOUR FEET ARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR ENTIRE KINETIC CHAIN. Medical experts agree that unhealthy foot posture creates a ripple effect of misalignment that extends through your ankles, knees, hips, back and neck. With the body placed in this unnatural position, it leaves not only your feet susceptible to pain and fatigue, but the entire body.

13 1 - Arch Pain Arch pain can develop in people with flat feet whose ankles roll inward while standing or walking. Pain occurs when your arches are relied upon to withstand greater forces than comfortably capable. Arch pain is a common indicator of plantar fasciitis and can also be a symptom of progressively flattening feet. 2 - Ankle Pain Your ankle is a mobile joint that supports your entire bodyweight and bridges your foot with your lower leg. When the body is misaligned, force is improperly transmitted through the ankle leaving ligaments and other supporting structures vulnerable to injury. 3 - Shin Pain Shin pain is most often caused by heel cords that are too tight as a result of excess pronation or supination, and/ or an active lifestyle. Symptoms of shin pain include shin splints, irritation and swelling of the muscles, knots that feel bumpy along the shin bone, and pain while walking. 4 - Knee Pain Collapsing arches or flat feet affect much more of the body than just the ankle joint. As the foot drops and rotates inward, the knee follows. This can lead to problems such as asymmetrical joint loading, patellar tracking disorder, and tendinitis. 5 - Hip Pain The way your hip joint sits in the socket can be influenced by the position of your foot. Hip pain and knee pain are often experienced simultaneously due to misalignment and the rubbing and friction of the iliotibial (IT) band, a tendon with thick connective tissue that stretches from your knee up to your hip. 6 - Back Pain Foot experts say that back pain is commonly linked to problems that start with your feet and how they have naturally developed. In the case of low or collapsing arches, the pelvis (hip bone) is tilted forward, causing tightness in the back of the legs and pain in the lower back.

14 STRETCHES THAT REDUCE THE PAIN CAUSED BY PLANTAR FASCIITIS. Doing proper stretches for your Achilles tendon and calves, and wearing PROTALUS insoles are recommended solutions for misaligned feet. When your feet are misaligned it creates a chain reaction of misalignment through the entire body, causing pain and discomfort in the feet, legs, hips and back. Calf and Achilles Tendon Stretch - Straight Leg 1. Place your hands on a wall for balance. 2. Step back with your left leg. Keep the left leg straight, and press your left heel into the floor. 3. Press your hips forward, bending your right leg slightly. You will feel the stretch in your left calf. 4. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds. 5. Repeat 2 to 4 times for each leg. Calf and Achilles Tendon Stretch - Bent Leg 1. Place your hands on a wall for balance. 2. Step back with your left leg. Keep the left leg slightly bent, and press your left heel into the floor. 3. Press your hips forward, bending your right leg slightly. You will feel the stretch in your left calf. 4. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds. 5. Repeat 2 to 4 times for each leg.

15 Calf and Achilles Tendon Stretch - Straight Leg 1. Find a wall and stand a few inches away. With one foot, put your toes on the wall, keeping your heel on the floor, and flex. 2. Hold for about seconds, then alternate with your other foot. Massage with Ball 1. Place your hands on a wall for balance. 2. Step back with your left leg. Keep the left leg straight, and press your left heel into the floor. 3. Press your hips forward, bending your right leg slightly. You will feel the stretch in your left calf. 4. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds. 5. Repeat 2 to 4 times for each leg. Seated Calf Stretch 1. Sit comfortably on the floor. 2. Fold your right leg in and reach your left leg long. 3. Wrap a yoga strap or Theraband (or an old tie or belt from your bathrobe) around the ball of your left foot. 4. Use the strap to pull your toes toward your head. Do not jam your knee into the floor and keep your left heel on the ground. Learn More To find out more about how proper stretching combined with PROTALUS insoles can help you become pain free throughout your entire body, view our online resources at:

16 THE KINETIC CHAIN When the body is misaligned due to unnatural foot posture, the entire kinetic chain is affected. From the ground up, each joint must make small, but significant changes to accommodate the abnormal loads placed on the body. These adjustments may not cause problems immediately, but improper joint loading shifts forces from the structures designed to handle them, to those that are not. This shift places the joint at higher risk of instability and overuse injuries such as plantar fasciitis and osteoarthritis. Stay ahead of the curve by fixing misalignment at the source of the problem. YOUR ARCH NEEDS MOBILITY PROTALUS insoles have been scientifically shown to improve alignment of your subtalar joint by 31% more when compared to generic stock insoles, and an additional 26% when compared to our competitors. The difference lies in our patented Tri-Planar technology. Other insole companies place a stump under the arch and call it support. Our insoles focus on the cause of the problem rather than the symptoms. Designed to help your body maintain a neutral ankle joint position, this allows full ranges of healthy movement. Proper joint alignment improves movement efficiency, reduces fatigue, and prevents injury to help you do what you love.

17 THE TRI-PLANAR SUPPORT SYSTEM IS A PATENTED TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE ONLY FROM PROTALUS Foot rotated externally Foot rotated internally Foot perfectly aligned is most efficient Our Tri-Planar support system prevents the foot from excessive pronation and supination PROTALUS patented TPS System technology revolutionizes the way insoles work and feel. Created to reduce unsafe ranges of motion, our technology utilizes force and counter force to align your ankle with your heel in an optimal position. With your ankle in a more neutral state your kinetic chain will be perfectly aligned throughout your body. Knee Rotates Arch Drops Align your tibia/shin up to 40% more Align your ankle into a more neutral state up to 27%

18 PROTALUS is confident that you will love this product. 96% of our customers have experienced pain relief from our insoles. Feel confident about your purchase with our 90 Day Love Them or Your Money Back Guarantee. Our insoles focus on the cause rather than the symptoms. Alignment is a process and the time it takes you to feel relief from pain can vary depending on your circumstances. Be patient and give yourself time. Customers who have worn our insoles for at least 30 days have achieved the best results. Rest easy knowing you are backed by our 90 day comfort guarantee! - CHRISTOPHER BUCK, COO

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