Keeping active and your eye on the prize!

1 March 2021 - posted by Formthotics

Mike Phillips is a professional IRONMAN triathlete based in Christchurch, New Zealand and a Formthotics sponsored athlete. Mike had based himself in Europe during the New Zealand winter for intensive blocks of training and racing in previous seasons. Being unable to travel internationally for the past 12-months, we checked with Mike to see how he is getting on and how he keeps challenging himself!

Protecting communities by 3D-printing PPE

8 April 2020 - posted by Formthotics

Foot Science International, helping protect communities by 3D-printing PPE components

A week after watching ShieldsUp’s story on New Zealand TV, the team at Foot Science International were inspired and wanted to do our part to help New Zealand’s fight against COVID-19. We’re almost ready to start 3D printing our first 50 headbands. These will be sent to the team at Shields Up, assembled into face shields and then distributed to community based essential workers.

Mike Phillips Formthotics Testimonial

1 April 2020 - posted by Formthotics

Professional Ironman Triathlete and Formthotics Ambassador, Mike Phillips, has struggled with knee pain and found Formthotics to be the perfect solution for alignment and balance when running and cycling.

Update from Foot Science International on COVID-19 at Level 4

25 March 2020 - posted by Formthotics

Our thoughts go out to all of you who have been affected by the impact of COVID-19. We hope you, your family, friends and staff, are all safe and well.
 
As New Zealand moves into Level 4 at midnight tonight, our primary concern at Foot Science International is to ensure the safety and health of our team, thankfully all of Foot Science International’s staff are currently safe and well. This is an unprecedented position for New Zealand, and the world in general, so we appreciate your support and understanding as this situation develops.
 
New Zealand's strategy has been to respond relatively early, and with aggressive measures, with the intent to isolate and manage the early cases – our sincere hope is this will limit the spread of the virus and allow our country to recover relatively quickly. Please listen to the Government’s guidance and stay within your ‘bubble’ of people, and encourage your family, whanau and friends to do the same.
 
Foot Science International’s company values include Manaakitanga, the Maori concept of kindness, generosity and support for others. This concept is particularly important for all of us as we head into Level 4 tonight - the only way through this, for all of us, is to support each other as a global community, and each take personal responsibility for the health and well-being of those around us.
 
As circumstances continue to evolve, we will communicate any changes and updates to you. If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at Foot Science International. 

Update from Foot Science International on COVID-19

19 March 2020 - posted by Formthotics

Our thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected by the impact of COVID-19. We hope you, your family and friends, are all safe and well.
 
We are closely monitoring the situation around-the-clock, and while these are very challenging times for everyone, please know that Foot Science International is in good shape, our staff are all well, and your orders will continue to be manufactured and processed as usual. 
 
Like other businesses tackling this issue, we are being guided by our Ministry of Health which recommends regular cleaning and hygiene practices as the most important preventative measures we can take and as such we will continue our vigorous processes and procedures in these areas.
 
As circumstances continue to develop, one thing will remain the same: We will make our decisions with the health, safety and well-being of our customers, team members and communities as our highest priority. 
 
Over the coming weeks we will continue to monitor the evolving situation and act quickly on the advice of health authorities. While being very pragmatic about the risks, as a team we are staying positive and knowing that we need to do all we can to stay healthy and support each other as a community.
 
If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the team at Foot Science International.

Best wishes,



Greg Thompson
CEO

Head and feet above the rest

22 March 2019 - posted by Nicole Glover

It’s set amongst the dazzling Central Otago plains. It’s also touted as the toughest 100 miles in the Southern Hemisphere.

Coast to Coast 2019

11 February 2019 - posted by Formthotics

Coast to Coast is a multisport event held in New Zealand each February. The hint is in the name – it’s a gruelling crossing of the South Island from the West coast to the East coast of the South Island. Totalling 243kms, participants cycle, run and kayak the race route, whilst negotiating the elements and the natural obstacles the wonderous New Zealand wilderness provides.

3 Common Feet Problems Construction Workers Have to Deal With

9 October 2018 - posted by Formthotics HQ

The field of constructions is one of the most dangerous ones to work in, and there’s no doubt about it. There are many hazards and accident risks, but if you’re good at your job and you love what you’re doing, then facing them can be worth it. But this also stresses how vital guarding yourself against harm can be.

6 Steps: How to select, fit and adjust Formthotic Custom Medical Orthotics

20 August 2018 - posted by Formthotics

Discover expert tips & tricks, how to modify Formthotics and successfully fit them to your patients.

The 6 Steps include the selection of the best Formthotics model, the thermoforming and fitting process, the physical adjustment of the orthotic by grinding, cutting and shaping, functional posting as well as in-shoe testing.

Are you fearful of falling?

24 July 2018 - posted by Formthotics HQ