PRODUCT INFORMATION

Original ShockStop• Provides protection, cushioning and support
to reduce plantar pressures and shear forces• Stabilises the feet and lower limbs• Improves proprioceptive feedback, enhancingbalance, reducing the risk of falls• Improves comfort, reducing the risk of injury• Can decrease foot pain and improve function
to keep your patient active• Can assist in reducing ankle, knee and othermusculoskeletal pain

ShockStop foam is exclusive to Formthotics
Formthotics Medical Original ShockStop is made from a revolutionary foam material that absorbs shock and deflects impact morethan most standard foams used in footwear and other foot orthoses. This material reduces impact shock during gait, reduces
plantar pressure and improves comfort for your patients.
Original ShockStop offers huge benefits for patients with diabetes, fat pad atrophy, postural instability or those patients who are at
risk of falls. ShockStop provides increased protection for boney prominences, cushioning, support, shock absorption and comfort.
The top layer of ShockStop foam is the revolutionary foam that absorbs impact significantly better than other foams or visco-elastic
materials. The base is a Formax™ foam material, the same support and stability provided by other Formthotics products. The blackmaterial is equivalent to the blue medium density of other models.
ShockStop foam significantly reduces impact by spreading the force over a greater period of time and area. This dramaticallyreduces the impact shock associated with heel strike and then dissipates the plantar pressures throughout the entire gait cycle;
reducing foot pain, improving stability and function, and enhancing comfort.
Original ShockStop is heat-mouldable and available from XXS size to XXL.

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Deceleration over time – ShockStop and otherDecelerationcommonly usedmaterials

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Fitting Original ShockStop

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Original ShockStop can be heat moulded in the same
way as other Formthotics Medical products, by atrained medical professional who will customise theshape to each individual foot and shoe for a personal fit.

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Impact force tests

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It is the unique resin that is in ShockStop, not thefoam itself, that provides the shock-absorbing
properties. This means that when the foam is alreadyunder compression, it is still able to reduce force.
For the case of a runner or a walker, they will betaking new steps every second, generating aforce impact from the ground with every step. It isessential that the material can handle continued
impact and not ‘bottom out’.

A note on the ShockStop surface

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G-Force

ShockStop material showed a significantly lower
peak deceleration than Poron and significantly
better capabilities in spreading the force of theimpact over a greater period of time. Poron‘bottomed out’ under the impact and was unable toabsorb the energy of the impact (Fig. 2).

PE 180

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Independent drop tests comparing ShockStop
material to others commonly used in insoles andfootwear showed that ShockStop was superior in
reducing impact forces (Fig. 1).

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40-5.0Time (ms)Fig 1: Deceleration (Peak G force measured in Newtons) of an 8.5kg weight over time (milliseconds) of commonlyused 25mm thick material. This shows time to peak deceleration where the material will recover or rebound back.

Regularly check the ShockStop surface for stones anddebris to avoid rubbing. Formthotics can be cleanedby hand washing in warm water and detergent.

Storing Original ShockStop
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Deceleration over time – A closer look at ShockStop
Poron
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To ensure the longevity of Original ShockStop
Formthotics while in storage, ensure that they are
kept away from direct sunlight.

Poron

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Peak pressure management

Please contact Foot Science International for a
copy of the full lab report of the impact tests.

807060G-ForcePressure mapping of the foot shows the difference
between the support with Original ShockStop andwithout, while standing.

ShockStop has a lower ‘tear strength’ thanPolyethylene (Formthotics Formax™ foam). If apatient is known to produce a lot of shear in the way
they move or their activity, a top cover placed over
the top of ShockStop may be considered. This will
help increase the durability of Original ShockStop.
It is recommended to schedule your patient fora visit approximately every 6 months to ensure
Formthotics are providing the comfort desired.

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Time (ms)Fig 2: Deceleration (Peak G force measured in Newtons) of an 8.5kg weight over time (milliseconds) of ShockStop
and Poron with a more realistic orthotic thickness of 5.6mm.
Impact tests assessed in accordance with American Standard ASTM F1614-1999

Foot Science International Limited
26 Dakota Crescent, Sockburn,Christchurch 8042, New ZealandPhone: +64 3 348 2115
Fax: +64 3 348 0116
For further information about Express Orthotics, please email
info@footscienceinternational.co.nz or visit our website at:formthotics.com
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