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Chen H, Sun D, Fang Y, Gao S, Zhang Q, Bíró I, Tafferner-Gulyás V, Gu Y. Effect of orthopedic insoles on lower limb motion kinematics and kinetics in adults with flat foot: a systematic review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1435554. [PMID: 39070160 PMCID: PMC11273083 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1435554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Flatfoot is characterized by the collapse of the medial longitudinal arch, eversion of the rearfoot and abduction of the loaded forefoot. Orthopedic insoles are the frequently recommended treatment to support the arch of the foot, adjust the structure of the foot, reduce pain, improve stability and new techniques have been applied to the design of orthopedic insoles in recent years. However, the effectiveness of orthopedic insoles in different motions is still debated from the perspective of biomechanics. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the impact of orthopedic insoles on the kinematics and kinetics of lower limb motion, and to verify effectiveness and propose possible future research directions. We conducted a literature search across three databases employing Boolean operations and filtered results based on eligibility criteria. A total of 671 relevant literature were searched in this review, and 19 literature meeting the requirements were finally included. The results showed that: 1) orthopedic insoles were effective when patients walk, run and jump from the perspective of biomechanics; 2) orthopedic insoles had different result on the change of ankle sagittal angle, moment and peak pressure in the metatarsal region; 3) Whether the effect of insoles, which uses new techniques such as different 3D printed technologies and adds various accessories, can be further improved remains to be further studied; 4) Follow-up studies can pay more attention to the differences between diverse populations, increase the breadth of running and jumping and other movements research and long-term intervention.
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- Hairong Chen
- Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, China
- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
- Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Doctoral School on Safety and Security Sciences, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Faculty of Sports Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Lavoie-Turcotte T, Ménard AL, Begon M, Nault ML. Flatfoot arch correction with generic 3D-printed orthoses at different body weight percentages. Foot (Edinb) 2024; 59:102093. [PMID: 38520781 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2024.102093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Flatfoot can be associated with foot pathologies and treated conservatively with foot orthoses to correct arch collapse and alleviate painful symptoms. Recently, 3D printing has become more popular and is widely used for medical device manufacturing, such as orthoses. This study aims at quantifying the effect of generic 3D-printed foot orthoses on flatfoot arch correction under different static loading conditions. METHODS Participants with normal and flatfeet were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Clinical evaluation included arch height, foot posture index, and Beighton flexibility score. Surface imaging was performed in different loading conditions: 1) 0% when sitting, 2) 50% when standing on both feet, and 3) 125% when standing on one foot with a weighted vest. For flatfoot participants, three configurations were tested: without an orthosis, with a soft generic 3D printed orthosis, and with a rigid 3D printed orthosis. Arch heights and medial arch angles were calculated and compared for the different loading conditions and with or without orthoses. The differences between groups, with and without orthoses, were analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis tests, and a p < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS A total of 10 normal feet and 10 flatfeet were analyzed. The 3D printed orthosis significantly increased arch height in all loading conditions, compared to flatfeet without orthosis. Wearing an orthosis reduced the medial arch angle, although not significantly. Our technique was found to have good to excellent intra and interclass correlation coefficients. CONCLUSIONS Generic 3D printed orthoses corrected arch collapse in static loading conditions, including 125% body weight to simulate functional tasks like walking. Our protocol was found to be reliable and easier to implement in a clinical setting compared to previously reported methods. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Tommy Lavoie-Turcotte
- Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 1650 Cedar Ave, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1A4, Canada
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- École de Kinésiologie et des Sciences de l'Activité Physique, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Campus Laval, 1700 rue Jacques Tétreault, Laval, QC H7N 0B6, Canada
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- École de Kinésiologie et des Sciences de l'Activité Physique, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Campus Laval, 1700 rue Jacques Tétreault, Laval, QC H7N 0B6, Canada; CHU Sainte-Justine, 3175 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5. Canada
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- CHU Sainte-Justine, 3175 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5. Canada; University of Montreal, 2900 boul. Edouard-Montpetit, Montréal, QC H3T 1J4. Canada; CIUSSS Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal (HSCM), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 5400 boul. Gouin Ouest, Montreal, QC H4J 1C5, Canada.
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Payen E, Dami A, Robb K, Farahpour N, Isabelle PL, Moisan G. Exploring the relationship between the supination resistance test and the effects of foot orthoses on the foot and ankle biomechanics during walking. Gait Posture 2024; 113:6-12. [PMID: 38820766 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND The effects of foot orthoses on lower limb biomechanics during walking have been studied extensively. However, the lack of knowledge regarding the effects of various foot orthoses models for the same population complicates model selection in clinical practice and research. Additionally, there is a critical need to enhance our ability to predict the outcomes of foot orthoses using clinical tests, such as the supination resistance test. RESEARCH QUESTION What are the effects of two commonly prescribed types of FO (thin-flexible and medially wedged) on lower limb biomechanics during gait? Is there a correlation on these effects with the results of the supination resistance test? METHODS Twenty-three participants with flat feet were enrolled in this cross-sectional descriptive study. Participants underwent walking trials under three conditions: shod, thin-flexible FOs and medially wedged FOs. Midfoot, ankle, knee and hip angles, moments were calculated. Repeated measure ANOVAs were employed for within-group comparison across conditions. Correlations between the effects of FOs on foot and ankle angles/moments and supination resistance were determined using regression analyses using a statistical parametric mapping approach. RESULTS Thin-flexible and medially wedged FOs reduced midfoot dorsiflexion angles and ankle inversion moments. Medially wedged FOs also decreased midfoot and ankle abduction angles, midfoot plantarflexion moments compared to thin-flexible FOs and shoes. Moderate to good correlations between the supination resistance test and the medially wedged FOs were observed for the frontal and transverse ankle angles and moments. SIGNIFICANCE Medially wedged FOs are more effective in modifying lower limb biomechanics during walking compared to thin-flexible FOs. Greater supination resistance was associated with more pronounced effects for medially wedged FOs on foot and ankle biomechanics. These findings hold promise for refining orthotic prescription strategies, potentially offering advantages to individuals with musculoskeletal disorders.
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- Eléna Payen
- Department of Anatomy, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada; Groupe de Recherche sur les Affections Neuromusculosquelettiques (GRAN), Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada.
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- Department of Anatomy, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada; Groupe de Recherche sur les Affections Neuromusculosquelettiques (GRAN), Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Faculty of Science, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Sport Biomechanics, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Department of Humans Kinetics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada
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- Groupe de Recherche sur les Affections Neuromusculosquelettiques (GRAN), Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada; Department of Humans Kinetics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada
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Thong-On S, Harutaichun P. Effects of customized insoles with medial wedges on lower extremity kinematics and ultrasonographic findings in plantar fasciitis persons. Sci Rep 2023; 13:8642. [PMID: 37244973 PMCID: PMC10221742 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-35862-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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The customized insole is widely recommended as an effective intervention for pain reduction and foot function improvement in plantar fasciitis persons. However, it is unclear whether the additional correction of medial wedges could change the kinematics from the only insole. The objectives of this study were thus to compare customized insoles with and without medial wedges on lower extremity kinematics during gait and to determine the short-term effects of the customized insole with medial wedges on pain intensity, foot function, and ultrasonographic findings in plantar fasciitis persons. A within-subject, randomized, crossover design within motion analysis research laboratory was conducted among 35 persons with plantar fasciitis. Main outcome measures included joint motions of the lower extremity and multi-segment foot, pain intensity, foot function, and ultrasonographic findings. The customized insole with medial wedges produced less knee motion in the transverse plane and hallux motion in all planes during the propulsive phase than that without medial wedges (all p < 0.05). After the 3-month follow-up, the insoles with medial wedges decreased pain intensity and increased foot function. Abnormal ultrasonographic findings also decreased significantly after the 3-month treatment of insoles with medial wedges. Customized insoles with medial wedges seem superior to those without medial wedges on both multi-segment foot motion and knee motion during propulsion. Positive outcomes from this study supported the use of customized insoles with medial wedges as an effective conservative treatment in patients with plantar fasciitis.Trial registration: TCTR20210928006 (28/09/2021).
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- Suthasinee Thong-On
- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, 999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University, 999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
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Pelaez AST, Farahpour N, Griffiths IB, Moisan G. Thick shells and medially wedged posts increase foot orthoses medial longitudinal arch stiffness: an experimental study. J Foot Ankle Res 2023; 16:11. [PMID: 36869383 PMCID: PMC9983200 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-023-00609-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Foot orthoses (FOs) are commonly prescribed devices to attenuate biomechanical deficits and improve physical function in patients with musculoskeletal disorders. It is postulated that FOs provide their effects through the production of reaction forces at the foot-FOs interface. An important parameter to provide these reaction forces is their medial arch stiffness. Preliminary results suggest that adding extrinsic additions to FOs (e.g., rearfoot posts) increases their medial arch stiffness. A better understanding of how FOs medial arch stiffness can be modulated by changing structural factors is necessary to better customise FOs for patients. The objectives of this study were to compare FOs stiffness and force required to lower the FOs medial arch in three thicknesses and two models (with and without medially wedged forefoot-rearfoot posts). METHODS Two models of FOs, 3D printed in Polynylon-11, were used: (1) without extrinsic additions (mFO), and (2) with forefoot-rearfoot posts and a 6o medial wedge (FO6MW). For each model, three thicknesses (2.6 mm, 3.0 mm, and 3.4 mm) were manufactured. FOs were fixed to a compression plate and vertically loaded over the medial arch at a rate of 10 mm/minute. Two-way ANOVAs and Tukey post-hoc tests with Bonferroni corrections were used to compare medial arch stiffness and force required to lower the arch across conditions. RESULTS Regardless of the differing shell thicknesses, the overall stiffness was 3.4 times greater for FO6MW compared to mFO (p < 0.001). FOs with 3.4 mm and 3.0 mm thicknesses displayed 1.3- and 1.1- times greater stiffness than FOs with a thickness of 2.6 mm. FOs with a thickness of 3.4 mm also exhibited 1.1 times greater stiffness than FOs with a thickness of 3.0 mm. Overall, the force to lower the medial arch was up to 3.3 times greater for FO6MW than mFO and thicker FOs required greater force (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS An increased medial longitudinal arch stiffness is seen in FOs following the addition of 6o medially inclined forefoot-rearfoot posts, and when the shell is thicker. Overall, adding forefoot-rearfoot posts to FOs is significantly more efficient than increasing shell thickness to enhance these variables should that be the therapeutic aim.
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- Ana Sofia Tavera Pelaez
- Department of Human Kinetics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Canada.,Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Human Kinetics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Canada.,Department of Sport Biomechanics, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bu Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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- Sports and Exercise Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
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- Department of Human Kinetics, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Canada.,Groupe de Recherche sur les Affections Neuromusculosquelettiques (GRAN), Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Canada
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Massot C, Decoufour N, Blandeau M, Barbier F, Donze C, Simoneau E, Leteneur S. Upper limb contribution during tandem gait in multiple sclerosis: An early marker of balance impairments. J Biomech 2023; 149:111492. [PMID: 36841208 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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Tandem gait is widely used during clinical exams to evaluate dynamic balance in chronic diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). The early detection of balance impairments in MS is challenging to improve the understanding of patients' complaints. The objective was to propose two indexes to quantify the contributions and inefficiency of limb and trunk movements during tandem gait in early-stage MS patients. Fifteen patients with remitting-relapsed MS, with a median Expanded Disability Status Scale of 2.5 [0-4] were compared to 15 matched healthy participants. Three-dimensional motion analysis was performed during tandem gait to calculate spatiotemporal parameters, contribution and inefficiency indexes, based on the linear momentum of body segments. Compared to healthy participants, MS patients at the early stage of disease executed tandem gait with higher speed (p = 0.03) and increased step length (p = 0.03). The contribution indexes of upper limbs were significantly decreased during swing phase in MS patients. The inefficiency index for the upper limbs were around twice higher for MS patients compared to healthy participants. Since the additional movements concerned only light body segments and not contribute to the whole-body forward progression during tandem gait, they could reflected more both upper limb movements alterations and restoring movements to avoid loss of balance during tandem gait around swing phase in MS. These quantified indexes could be used as physical markers to quantify both the balance deterioration and the efficiency of rehabilitation program during the follow up of MS from the early stage of their disease.
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- Caroline Massot
- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, Hôpital Saint Philibert, Lomme, France; Faculté de Médecine et de Maïeutique, ICL, France; Université Lille Nord de France, Lille, France; UPHF, LAMIH, Valenciennes, France; CNRS, UMR 8201, Valenciennes, France.
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- Université Lille Nord de France, Lille, France; UPHF, LAMIH, Valenciennes, France; CNRS, UMR 8201, Valenciennes, France
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- Université Lille Nord de France, Lille, France; UPHF, LAMIH, Valenciennes, France; CNRS, UMR 8201, Valenciennes, France
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- Service de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation, Hôpital Saint Philibert, Lomme, France; Faculté de Médecine et de Maïeutique, ICL, France
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- Université Lille Nord de France, Lille, France; UPHF, LAMIH, Valenciennes, France; CNRS, UMR 8201, Valenciennes, France
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- Université Lille Nord de France, Lille, France; UPHF, LAMIH, Valenciennes, France; CNRS, UMR 8201, Valenciennes, France
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Moeini M, Yue L, Begon M, Lévesque M. Surrogate optimization of a lattice foot orthotic. Comput Biol Med 2023; 155:106376. [PMID: 36796183 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2022.106376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Additive manufacturing enables to print patient-specific Foot Orthotics (FOs). In FOs featuring lattice structures, the variation of the cell's dimensions provides a locally variable stiffness to meet the therapeutic needs of each patient. In an optimization problem, however, using explicit Finite Element (FE) simulation of lattice FOs with converged 3D elements is computationally prohibitive. This paper presents a framework to efficiently optimize the cell's dimensions of a honeycomb lattice FO for flat foot condition. METHODS We built a surrogate based on shell elements whose mechanical properties were computed by the numerical homogenization technique. The model was submitted to a static pressure distribution of a flat foot and it predicted the displacement field for a given set of geometrical parameters of the honeycomb FO. This FE simulation was considered as a black-box and a derivative-free optimization solver was employed. The cost function was defined based on the difference between the predicted displacement by the model against a therapeutic target displacement. RESULTS Using the homogenized model as a surrogate significantly accelerated the stiffness optimization of the lattice FO. The homogenized model could predict the displacement field 78 times faster than the explicit model. When 2000 evaluations were required in an optimization problem, the computational time was reduced from 34 days to 10 hours using the homogenized model rather than explicit model. Moreover, in the homogenized model, there was no need to re-create and re-mesh the insole's geometry in each iteration of the optimization. It was only required to update the effective properties. CONCLUSION The presented homogenized model can be used as a surrogate within an optimization framework to customize cell's dimensions of honeycomb lattice FO in a computationally efficient manner.
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- Mohammadreza Moeini
- Laboratory for Multiscale Mechanics, Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Québec H3C3A7, Canada.
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- Laboratory for Multiscale Mechanics, Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Québec H3C3A7, Canada.
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- Laboratory of Simulation and Movement Modelling, School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, Québec, Canada; CHU Sainte-Justine - Research Center, Québec, Canada.
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- Laboratory for Multiscale Mechanics, Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Québec H3C3A7, Canada.
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Zhang X, Vanwanseele B. Immediate effects of forefoot wedges on multi-segment foot kinematics during jogging in recreational runners with a symptomatic pronated foot. Front Physiol 2023; 13:1064240. [PMID: 36699670 PMCID: PMC9868581 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1064240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background: Foot orthoses (FOs) have been used to alter lower limb kinematics and kinetics in pronated feet. A clear relationship between FOs' features, e.g., the amount of wedging and support, and the corresponding biomechanical responses is vital for the design and prescription of FOs. In this study, we sought to determine if changing the level of the forefoot wedge would cause a linear response in the multi-segment foot kinematics during jogging, and if this effect would be enhanced by an arch support. Methods: Ten pairs of 3D printed FOs with five levels of forefoot wedges and two levels of arch supports were tested on 12 recreational runners with a symptomatic pronated foot. Multi-segment foot kinematic data during jogging was measured using the Oxford Foot Model. Two-way ANOVAs were performed to examine the main effect of the forefoot wedge and arch support, as well as their interaction on peak joint angles. Statistical parametric mapping and paired-t tests were used to identify differences in the foot kinematic traces and the joint range of motion (ROM) between each FO and the control, respectively. Results: Linear main effects for the forefoot wedge level were found in the forefoot peak dorsiflexion, eversion and rearfoot peak dorsiflexion of jogging. FOs with a medial forefoot wedge caused an average of 2.5° reduction of the forefoot peak abduction during jogging. Furthermore, forefoot wedges showed an opposite effect on the sagittal ROM of the forefoot and rearfoot. Adding an arch support did not improve the kinematic performance of a forefoot wedge during jogging. Conclusion: This study highlights a linear dose-response effect of a forefoot wedge on forefoot kinematics during jogging, and suggests using a medial forefoot wedge as an anti-pronator component for controlling forefoot motion of a pronated foot.
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- Xianyi Zhang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China,Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instrument of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Xianyi Zhang,
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Harutaichun P, Vongsirinavarat M, Pakpakorn P, Sathianpantarit P, Richards J. Can orthotic wedges change the lower-extremity and multi-segment foot kinematics during gait in people with plantar fasciitis? Gait Posture 2022; 97:174-183. [PMID: 35964335 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.07.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Orthotic wedges with medial posting of the forefoot and rearfoot have been shown to be effective in controlling excessive foot pronation in people with plantar fasciitis (PF), however the best prescription remains unclear. RESEARCH QUESTION The aim of this study was to determine the biomechanical effects of two designs of orthotic wedges within a shoe on the hip, knee, rearfoot, and forefoot kinematics in individuals with PF. METHODS Thirty-five participants with PF were recruited. They were asked to walk under three randomized conditions; shod, shod with orthotic wedges with foot assessment technique 1 (W1), and shod with orthotic wedges from a new assessment technique (W2). Biomechanical outcomes included lower limb and multi-segment foot kinematics in each subphase of the stance gait, including contact phase, midstance phase, and propulsive phase. RESULTS Compared with shod, the W1 significantly increased rearfoot dorsiflexion, decreased peak forefoot dorsiflexion, and peak rearfoot eversion during the contact phase. In addition, W1 increased rearfoot inversion, decreased hallux dorsiflexion, and peak hallux dorsiflexion during the propulsive phase. For W2, the wedge significantly decreased peak knee internal rotation, decreased forefoot abduction, peak forefoot dorsiflexion, and peak rearfoot eversion during the contact phase. In addition, W2 increased rearfoot inversion, decreased hallux dorsiflexion, and decreased peak hallux dorsiflexion during the propulsive phase. When comparing W1 and W2, W1 showed greater rearfoot dorsiflexion during the contact phase. SIGNIFICANCE These findings suggest that the use of forefoot varus wedges, and the combination of forefoot and rearfoot varus wedges, can change the lower limb kinematics, the multi-segment foot kinematics estimated using markers fixed to the shoe, and the relative length of the plantar fascia which can be associated with a reduction in pain and symptoms during walking.
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- Faculty of Allied Health and Well-being, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom
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Moeini M, Ménard AL, Yue L, Hajizadeh M, Begon M, Lévesque M. Computationally efficient model to predict the deformations of a cellular foot orthotic. Comput Biol Med 2022; 146:105532. [PMID: 35751191 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2022.105532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Foot orthotics (FOs) are frequently prescribed to provide comfortable walking for patients. Finite element (FE) simulation and 3D printing pave the way to analyse, optimize and fabricate functionally graded lattice FOs where the local stiffness can vary to meet the therapeutic needs of each individual patient. Explicit FE modelling of lattice FOs with converged 3D solid elements is computationally prohibitive. This paper presents a more computationally efficient FE model of cellular FOs. METHOD The presented FE model features shell elements whose mechanical properties were computed from the numerical homogenization technique. To verify the results, the predictions of the homogenized models were compared to the explicit model's predictions when the FO was under a static pressure distribution of a foot. To validate the results, the predictions were also compared with experimental measurements when the FO was under a vertical displacement at the medial longitudinal arch. RESULTS The verification procedure showed that the homogenized model was 46 times faster than the explicit model, while their relative difference was less than 8% to predict the local minimum of out-of-plane displacement. The validation procedure showed that both models predicted the same contact force with a relative difference of less than 1%. The predicted force-displacement curves were also within a 90% confidence interval of the experimental measurements having a relative difference smaller than 10%. In this case, using the homogenized model reduced the computational time from 22 h to 22 min. CONCLUSION The presented homogenized model can be therefore employed to speed up the FE simulation to predict the deformations of the cellular FOs.
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- Mohammadreza Moeini
- Laboratory for Multiscale Mechanics, Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, H3C3A7, Canada
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- Laboratory of Simulation and Movement Modelling, School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, Québec, Canada; CHU Sainte-Justine - Research Center, Québec, Canada
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- Laboratory for Multiscale Mechanics, Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, H3C3A7, Canada
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- Laboratory of Simulation and Movement Modelling, School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, Québec, Canada
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- Laboratory of Simulation and Movement Modelling, School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences, Québec, Canada; CHU Sainte-Justine - Research Center, Québec, Canada
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- Laboratory for Multiscale Mechanics, Polytechnique de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, H3C3A7, Canada.
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Cherni Y, Desmyttere G, Hajizadeh M, Bleau J, Mercier C, Begon M. Effect of 3D printed foot orthoses stiffness on muscle activity and plantar pressures in individuals with flexible flatfeet: A statistical non-parametric mapping study. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2022; 92:105553. [PMID: 34973589 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2021.105553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The 3D printing technology allows to produce custom shapes and add functionalities to foot orthoses which offers better options for the treatment of flatfeet. This study aimed to assess the effect of 3D printed foot orthoses stiffness and/or a newly design posting on muscle activity, plantar pressures, and center of pressure displacement in individuals with flatfeet. METHODS Nineteen individuals with flatfeet took part in this study. Two pairs of foot orthoses with different stiffness were designed for each participant and 3D printed. In addition, the flexible foot orthoses could feature an innovative rearfoot posting. Muscle activity, plantar pressures, and center of pressure displacement were recorded during walking. FINDINGS Walking with foot orthoses did not alter muscle activity time histories. Regarding plantar pressures, the most notable changes were observed in the midfoot area, where peak pressures, mean pressures and contact area increased significantly during walking with foot orthoses. The latter was reinforced by increasing the stiffness. Concerning the center of pressure displacement, foot orthoses shifted the center of pressure forward and medially at early stance. At the end of the stance phase, a transition of the center of pressure in posterior direction was observed during the posting condition. No effect of stiffness was observed on center of pressure displacement. INTERPRETATION The foot orthoses stiffness and the addition of posting influenced plantar pressures during walking. The foot orthoses stiffness mainly altered the plantar pressures under the midfoot area. However, posting mainly acted on peak and mean pressures under the rearfoot area.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yosra Cherni
- School of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Quebec City, Québec, Canada; Department of Rehabilitation, Laval University, Quebec City, Québec, Canada.
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- School of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Orthodynamica Center, Mathilde Hospital 2, Rouen, France
| | - Maryam Hajizadeh
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Medicus Orthopedic Laboratory, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration, Quebec City, Québec, Canada; Department of Rehabilitation, Laval University, Quebec City, Québec, Canada
| | - Mickael Begon
- School of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Marie-Enfant Rehabilitation Center, UHC Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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