Program
ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS OF THE FOOT IN CYCLING (10%)
Basic knowledge: anatomy, foot type, dimensions, analysis.
Biomechanics and function of the foot during movement.
INTRODUCTION TO FOOT ANALYSIS AS PART OF POSTURAL ANALYSIS (20%)
Analysis of different foot types: DVMP.
Postural analysis and positioning, foot alignment while cycling.
Analysis using mechanical and digital tools.
INSOLE MOLDING TECHNIQUES (40%)
Learning to mold 100% custom insoles.
Learning to sand insoles.
COMFORT SOLUTIONS (10%)
Construction of cycling shoes and market overview.
Technical insights on comfort solutions: insoles, socks, and accessories.
Problems and solutions.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS (20%)
Learning to use foot analysis tools (mechanical or digital) through practical scenarios.
Customizing insoles: molding, cutting, sanding.
Learning about shoe modification.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the construction of a cycling shoe and the different foot volumes.
- Understand the biomechanics and anatomy of different foot types, their main issues, and some solutions, always with the goal of comfort and performance while cycling.
- Integrate biomechanical and anatomical analysis of the foot into a postural assessment.
- Understand the steps involved in selling cycling shoes, address customer needs, and propose appropriate solutions.
- Create 100% custom insoles.
- Perform shoe modifications and shoefitting.
Prerequisites
- Offer preformed insoles in your store
- Have a measuring device (mechanical or digital)
