12/11/2025
Why custom 3D orthotics can boost elite sports performance (5 evidence-backed benefits)
3D-printed, multi-density orthotic insoles are not just about comfort,
they can change how athletes move and perform. Here are five practical benefits supported by research:
1️⃣Improved sprint and repeat-sprint ability
Custom orthoses have been shown to improve repeated sprint performance in athletes, helping maintain speed across multiple efforts.
PMC
2️⃣Better jump-landing biomechanics
Foot orthoses can positively alter landing mechanics, which translates into improved control and may reduce injury risk in sports with jumping and cutting.
PubMed
3️⃣Reduced pain and symptoms in symptomatic runners
Using foot orthoses is associated with immediate and long-term reductions in pain and overuse symptoms for runners, supporting both performance and recovery.
SpringerOpen
4️⃣Measurable biomechanical control (less eversion / altered moments)
Orthoses change lower-limb kinematics (for example, reduced ankle eversion), which helps control loads transferred to knee and ankle structures.
BioMed Central
5️⃣Material choice matters
TPU vs EVA: performance and responsiveness — Different orthotic materials produce different mechanical responses (e.g. TPU can reduce vertical loading rate and support faster force production), meaning multi-material 3D printing lets you tune performance properties.
At Voxelcare we combine precise scanning, advanced digital design and multi-pellet 3D printing so clinics and teams can prescribe devices that are truly tailored to the athlete and the sport — not just “one for all.”
📩 Want to see the difference in action? Book a free demo with our team and discover how custom 3D foot orthotics could support your athlete’s performance and longevity👉 https://bento.me/voxelcare
*Selected sources: Girard et al. 2020 on sprint ability; systematic review on jump-landing biomechanics; recent reviews on orthoses in runners and on biomechanical effects; comparative work on EVA vs TPU materials.
