In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an apparatus for
dynamically fitting an insole to a patient, the apparatus comprising: a
first fitting panel, comprising: a virtual model of desired strains on
the plantar surface of a foot; a plurality of fitting units deployed on
the first panel, each fitting unit comprising: (a) a strain sensor, for
measuring the strain of the foot on the fitting unit; and (b) an
elevating unit, for elevating the top point of the fitting unit to a
desired point; a processing unit, for instructing the elevating unit to
adjust the elevation of the top point of the fitting unit towards a
position wherein the strain of the foot, as measured by the strain
sensor, corresponds to the strain of the virtual model.