2024 Tech Guide SOLE SURVIVOR VKTRY Insoles' advanced technology helps athletes reduce injuries By VKTRY Insoles M 1 any young athletes have discovered VKTRY Insoles because they are excited about the prospect of jumping higher (an average of +1.6 " ) or running faster (0.12 seconds faster in the 40-yard dash). But another valuable benefit to wearing VKs is the ability of the product to reduce injuries - and to help in recovery from injuries. It only makes sense that if a product helps reduce injuries, that same " protective gear " will also help athletes recover from injuries. Here's a list of just some of the common sports injuries or conditions that VKTRY Insoles can help with. Flat Feet (aka Pes Planus) - Not an injury, but a very common condition especially amongst elite athletes. The " standard foot " has a moderate arch which is designed to flex and act somewhat like a spring. VKTRY Insoles have been successfully helping people with flat feet because VKs simulate the spring motion at the arch that the person is lacking, typically resulting in a reduction of pain symptoms. 42 | Training & Conditioning | June/July 2024 2 3 4 Shin Splints - An injury common in runners usually caused by overexertion before the body is ready to ramp up (going too hard, too quickly). The main symptom is pain along the tibia (shin) and a commonly prescribed treatment is ice and rest. VKs can help because they provide maximum shock absorption which can reduce the pounding and shock transmitted to the lower legs. Turf Toe - Caused by a hyperextension of the big toe usually beyond 55 degrees. This injury is common among football players and can be debilitating for athletes of all sizes. VKTRY Insoles are frequently prescribed by medical professionals for Turf Toe because they not only limit the chance of further hyperextension, but VKs also provide the propulsion at push-off that the injured athlete is now lacking. Hallux Limitus & Hallux Rigidus - These injuries are common in older runners and can best be described as acute arthritis of the big toe. A common treatment of