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Seven years of work with high performance athletes and teams confirmed the scientific principles of Dr. Fuchslocher, PhD. Independent institutes including the sport medicine unit of the rehabilitation clinic of SuvaCare in Sion, Switzerland, the Sport and Health Analysis Center at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland and the Exercise and Handicap Physiology and Physiopathology lab of the University of St-Etienne, France certified claims that Dorsiflexion Technology™ improves performance in explosive power, vertical leap and speed, and efficiency in muscular work.

Our team of researchers worked to identify the physiological needs of each sport discipline. By understanding the biomechanical requirements of the different sports, they adapted the components of Dorsiflexion Technology™ bringing enhanced results attuned to the needs of each sport category.

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"It is clear that Dorsiflexion modifies the force generated by the plantar flexors and therefore makes it possible to achieve greater propulsion during jumping and running. The different studies carried out also demonstrate that Dorsiflexion modifies muscle fibre recruitment. The benefit of the dorsiflexion technology in the SpringBoost shoe is that it allows us to control this phenomenon." Dr. Jörg Fuchslocher, PhD in Sports Biology." Dr. Jörg Fuchslocher, PhD in Sports Biology.

SpringBoost has introduced a new concept in athletic footwear technology that enhances performance, improves sports training and facilitates health and wellness by improving posture and body alignment. Biomechanical experts have uncovered the effects of the foot inclination on performance, training and health and have demonstrated positive results when the foot is placed in dorsiflexion position.Studies have shown that the condition of dorsiflexion provides for an increase of energy storage, increased muscle fiber recruitment and an optimal muscle fiber pennation angle leading to improved power during calf muscles exercises, running and jumping activities.Other studies that analyzed the effects of foot inclination on health, showed that the dorsiflexion can enhance the posture and the venous return.
Dorsiflexion is not a new concept. It has been used for years by medical specialists (physiotherapists, diabetic and incontinence specialists) and by athletes.
In the medical field, dorsiflexion has been used:

During rehabilitation to stretch and stimulate the calf muscles. The stretching and the greater amplitude from dorsiflexion are able to increase the effect of work.
In foot ulcer treatment for stimulating the skeletal muscle pump and thereby increasing venous return.
With combined pelvic floor muscle training for stress urinary incontinence. Standing in a dorsiflexion position facilitates pelvic floor muscle activity which has correlated with strengthened abdominal activity.

In the field of training and performance, dorsiflexion is used to stretch and stimulate the calf muscles and to increase the performance on height jump and linear speed.
From Science to Technology to SportSpringBoost has its roots in the science of biomechanics supported by over seven years of development, testing and independent validation. The science-based facts have been converted into our Dorsiflexion Technology™, which is adaptable to each sport discipline.Dorsiflexion Technology™ is composed of four elements that are tailored to the needs of each sport: Dorsiflexion position, rolling action, Energy Plate™ and U-Control Insole System ™.