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Fagundes MG, Mendes AAMT, Bezerra VF, Freitas WRMSD, Scattone Silva R, Pontes-Silva A, Barbosa GDM, Cardoso de Souza M. Effects of insoles adapted in flip-flop sandals in patients with persistent plantar heel pain: A sham-controlled randomised trial. Clin Rehabil 2024:2692155241267991. [PMID: 39094377 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241267991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the use of custom-made insoles adapted to flip-flops on pain intensity, foot function, and functional walking ability in individuals with persistent plantar heel pain in the short and medium term. DESIGN Randomised controlled trial. SETTING Flip-flop sandals in patients with persistent plantar heel pain. MAIN MEASURES Participants (n = 80) were assessed at baseline, six and 12 weeks after the intervention, and 4 weeks post-intervention. RESULTS For the primary outcomes, after 6 weeks of intervention, no between-group difference was observed in the intensity of morning pain or pain with walking, mean difference = -0.4 (95% confidence intervals = -1.5 to 0.8). Similarly, after 12 weeks of intervention, no between-group difference was observed in the intensity of morning pain or pain with walking, mean difference = -0.7 (95% confidence intervals = -1.9 to 0.6). Finally, at 4 weeks after the end of the intervention, there was no between-group difference in morning pain or pain on walking, mean difference = 0.01 (95% confidence intervals = -1.4 to 1.4). All differences and confidence intervals were smaller than the minimum clinically important difference for pain (2 points). There were no differences between the groups for the secondary outcomes. In addition, the mean differences were smaller than the minimum clinically important differences for pain intensity, foot function and functional walking ability. CONCLUSION Custom-made insoles fitted to flip-flops did not differ from flip-flops with sham insoles in improving pain intensity, foot function and functional walking ability in people with persistent heel pain.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT04784598). Data of registration: 2023-01-20.
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- Marina Gomes Fagundes
- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Sciences of Trairi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Cruz, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Sciences of Trairi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Cruz, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Sciences of Trairi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Cruz, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Sciences of Trairi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Cruz, RN, Brazil
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Maruyama M, Yozu A, Okamoto Y, Shiraki H. The Effects of a Medial Heel Wedge on the Weight-Bearing Response of Hindfoot Valgus and the Total Weight-Bearing Responses of the Navicular and Talus Bones. THE ASIAN JOURNAL OF KINESIOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.15758/ajk.2021.23.3.46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Medial heel wedges are commonly prescribed to manage the weight-bearing response of hindfoot valgus and the total weight-bearing responses of the navicular and talus bones. Previous studies have reported that a medial heel wedge is effective in the management of musculoskeletal injuries. However, it remains unclear the effect of a medial heel wedge on the weight-bearing responses of footarch bones in vivo. To clarify the effects of a medial heel wedge on the weight-bearing response of hindfoot valgus and the total weight-bearing responses of the navicular and talus bones is necessary to understand how best to treat musculoskeletal injuries clinically. The purpose of our study was to clarify the effects of a medial heel wedge on the weight-bearing response of hindfoot valgus and the total weight-bearing responses of the navicular and talus bones.METHODS Twenty-five healthy males were analyzed. We obtained MRI scanning of the right foot under non-loading (NL) and full weight-bearing (FW) conditions. Participants wore two insole types, a flat insole and a medial heel wedge. To evaluate the weight-bearing response in hindfoot valgus, the hindfoot alignment view (HAV) was measured. We also measured navicular and talus bone positions and calculated the total positional changes of the navicular and talus bones (ΔTPCN, ΔTPCT) from the vertical and medial displacements using the Pythagorean theorem.RESULTS Significant interactions were observed with the HAV. Under both NL and FW conditions, the HAV was smaller on the medial heel wedge than on the flat insole. In addition, the ΔTPCN was significantly smaller on the medial heel wedge than on the flat insole. However, no significant differences were observed for ΔTPCT.CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that use of a medial heel wedge decreases hindfoot valgus values under both NL and FW conditions and stabilizes the total weight-bearing response of the navicular bone.
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Deschamps K, Nester C, Newton V, Gijon-Nogueron G, Simsek E, Brabants A. The biopsychosocial-digital continuum of foot orthosis practice and research: the VALUATOR model. J Foot Ankle Res 2021; 14:25. [PMID: 33789716 PMCID: PMC8011079 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-021-00468-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Foot orthoses have been used for decades despite uncertainty surrunding their therapeutic efficacy. Orthoses have been used exclusively to affect neuro-biomechanical input and outcome variables, however, there is emerging evidence that therapeutic efficacy may be affected by a psychological stimulus. Critical appraisal of the literature highlights that there is no holistic model upon which foot orthosis practice is taught, practised nor investigated. This paper introduces a conceptual model of foot orthosis practice (Value Based Foot Orthosis Practice (VALUATOR) model) that embraces a broader range of factors that are pertinent to orthosis practice, incorporating contemporary health service behaviours and values into orthosis practice for the first time.Within the VALUATOR model, foot orthosis design and clinical value is considered along a bio-psycho-social-digital continuum that reflects the reality of foot orthosis practice. The model contextualises the variable outcomes that are observed in research and practice within 6 key areas: 1) value, 2) person-centered approach, 3) zone of optimal bio-psycho-social stress, 4) bio-psycho-social assessment, 5) monitoring, 6) primary and secondary clinical strategies.The VALUATOR model is targeted at students, lecturers, scientists and practitioners and includes carefully chosen terminology to support a robust basis for educational and scientific discussion. It is believed that it provides a contemporary viewpoint and a structured conceptual metaphor that builds on existing evidence from a wide range of sources, invites constructive intellectual debate, and is anchored in the experiences of practitioners too. Stress testing the VALUATOR model will help determine its model and support further developments and evolution of orthotic practice in a evidence based way.
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- Kevin Deschamps
- Department of Podiatry, Artevelde University of Applied Sciences, Ghent, Belgium
- KULeuven- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Research Group, Campus Brugge, Spoorwegstraat 12, 8200 Brugge, Belgium
- Haute Ecole Leonard De Vinci, Institut D’Enseignement Supérieur Parnasse Deux-Alice, Division of Podiatry, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- School of Health & Society, Brian Blatchford Building, Frederick Road Campus, University of Salford, Salford, M6 6PU UK
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- School of Health & Society, Brian Blatchford Building, Frederick Road Campus, University of Salford, Salford, M6 6PU UK
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- School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Dokuz Eylul University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Haute Ecole Leonard De Vinci, Institut D’Enseignement Supérieur Parnasse Deux-Alice, Division of Podiatry, Bruxelles, Belgium
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Tang HF, Yang B, Lin Q, Liang JJ, Mou ZW. Dynamic biomechanical effect of lower body positive pressure treadmill training for hemiplegic gait rehabilitation after stroke: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:632-638. [PMID: 33553401 PMCID: PMC7829723 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lower body positive pressure (LBPP) treadmill has potential applications for improving the gait of patients after stroke, but the related mechanism remains unclear.
CASE SUMMARY A 62-year-old male patient suffered from ischemic stroke with hemiplegic gait. He was referred to our hospital because of a complaint of left limb weakness for 2 years. The LBPP training was performed one session per day and six times per week for 2 wk. The dynamic plantar pressure analysis was taken every 2 d. Meanwhile, three-digital gait analysis and synchronous electromyography as well as clinical assessments were taken before and after LBPP intervention and at the 4-wk follow-up. During LBPP training, our patient not only improved his lower limb muscle strength and walking speed, but more importantly, the symmetry index of various biomechanical indicators improved. Moreover, the patient’s planter pressure transferring from the heel area to toe area among the LBPP training process and the symmetry of lower body biomechanical parameters improved.
CONCLUSION In this study, we documented a dynamic improvement of gait performance in a stroke patient under LBPP training, which included lower limb muscle strength, walking speed, and symmetry of lower limb biomechanics. Our study provides some crucial clues about the potential dynamic mechanism for LBPP training on gait and balance improvement, which is related to rebuilding foot pressure distribution and remodeling symmetry of biomechanics of the lower limb.
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- Hui-Fang Tang
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510070, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510070, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, Guangdong Province, China
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Phillips RD. Using the Biomechanical Examination to Guide Therapy. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2020; 37:1-22. [PMID: 31735261 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2019.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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In trying to explain the myriad of foot deformities and symptoms that have slow onset and/or are considered to be overuse syndromes, clinicians have been trying to develop quantitative examinations to describe the cause of the patient's problems and to better individualize treatment modalities. This type of examination is called a biomechanical examination. This article discusses some of the more common portions of a biomechanical examination of the foot and lower extremity. It will also point out some ways that the information from a biomechanical examination can be applied in clinically treating patients.
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- Robert D Phillips
- Orlando VA Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA; Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency; Podiatric Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA.
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Jamali A, Forghany S, Bapirzadeh K, Nester C. The Effect of Three Different Insoles on Ankle Movement Variability during Walking in Athletes with Functional Ankle Instability. Adv Biomed Res 2019; 8:42. [PMID: 31360683 PMCID: PMC6621341 DOI: 10.4103/abr.abr_69_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Increased ankle movement variability has been reported in people with functional ankle instability (FAI). The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of textured insole, lateral wedge, and textured lateral wedge insole on ankle movement variability during walking in athletes with FAI. Materials and Methods Twenty-one athletes diagnosed with FAI participated in this before-after study. Kinematic data were collected during four conditions (5 repeated trials per condition): (1) flat ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) insole, (2) textured flat EVA insole, (3) prefabricated lateral heel and sole wedge insole, and (4) textured lateral heel and sole wedge. The analysis of ankle movement variability was conducted during stance phase and 200 ms before initial contact to 200 ms after initial contact. The coefficient of multiple correlations (CMC) was calculated to investigate pattern variability and intraclass correlation (ICC) was used to investigate variability at the points of interest. Results In terms of pattern variability, wearing textured lateral wedge increased CMC compared to other insoles. However, statistically significant differences were observed only in the frontal plane during stance phase (P < 0.05). In terms of variability at the points of interest, in the frontal plane and in all points of interest, wearing textured lateral wedge increased ICC compared to other insoles. The effects of other insoles on ankle movement variability were inconsistent. Conclusions The results of this study showed that textured insole has the potential to decrease variability and the use of texture with lateral wedge may more improve variability in athletes with FAI.
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- Akram Jamali
- Musculoskeletal Research Centre, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Musculoskeletal Research Centre, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.,School of Health Sciences, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Centre, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Lee KB, Kim BR, Lee KS. Effects of toe spreader on plantar pressure and gait in chronic stroke patients. Technol Health Care 2019; 26:957-962. [PMID: 29966214 DOI: 10.3233/thc-181316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The feet make the initial contact with the ground when walking and critically control both posture and gait. Claw toe, a structural change in the foot that may develop after stroke, triggers functional changes affecting both the lower limbs and balance. OBJECTIVE We analyzed the effects of a toe spreader on foot pressure and gait in chronic stroke patients. METHODS We enrolled 25 stroke patients. We used Gaitview AFA-50 and GAITRite instruments to measure plantar pressure distribution and gait with and without a toe spreader. RESULTS The average and rear foot pressures increased somewhat when a toe spreader was used. However, the differences were not significant in post hoc tests. In terms of gait, all variables significantly improved when the toe spreader was used. CONCLUSIONS A toe spreader may improve overall gait and spatiotemporal gait parameters in chronic stroke patients.
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- Kyoung Bo Lee
- Department of Physical Therapy, St. Vincent Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Gyeong-in Rehabilitation Center Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Technology, Hanseo University, Korea
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MAHARAJ JAYISHNIN, CRESSWELL ANDREWG, LICHTWARK GLENA. The Immediate Effect of Foot Orthoses on Subtalar Joint Mechanics and Energetics. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2018; 50:1449-1456. [DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000001591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Gijon-Nogueron G, Palomo-Toucedo I, Gil-Tinoco A, Ortega-Avila AB, Munuera-Martínez PV. Effect produced on ground reaction forces by a prefabricated, weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing foot orthosis in the treatment of pronated foot: Pilot study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e10960. [PMID: 29851844 PMCID: PMC6393007 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000010960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to explore the changes in ground reaction force (GRF) produced by custom-made weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing foot orthoses and by a prefabricated foot orthosis, in the control of the pronated foot. METHODS Thirty-nine participants were recruited. All were in good health, aged 18 to 25 years, and presented pronated foot. Three different types of foot orthosis were studied: prefabricated, weight-bearing, and nonweight-bearing. RESULTS No significant differences were observed in the phases of the gait cycle between the prefabricated, the weight-bearing, and the nonweight-bearing foot orthoses. CONCLUSIONS Neither prefabricated insoles nor custom-made orthoses (weight-bearing or nonweight-bearing) modified GRF.
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Nester CJ, Graham A, Martinez-Santos A, Williams AE, McAdam J, Newton V. National profile of foot orthotic provision in the United Kingdom, part 1: practitioners and scope of practice. J Foot Ankle Res 2017; 10:35. [PMID: 28775767 PMCID: PMC5540424 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-017-0215-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Foot orthoses have been advocated in the management of a wide range of clinical foot and lower limb problems and are within the scope of podiatry, orthotic and physiotherapy practice. Previous reports into the provision of orthoses have consistently identified significant issues with services and devices, but data were never specific to foot orthoses. The aim of this first of a series of papers was to report the first ever national multi professional profile of foot orthosis provision in the United Kingdom. Methods Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from podiatrists, orthotists and physiotherapists via an online questionnaire. The topics, questions and answers were developed through a series of pilot phases. The professions were targeted through electronic and printed materials. Data were captured over a 10 month period in 2016. Results A total of 499 responses were included in analysis, including 357 podiatrists, 93 orthotists and 49 physiotherapists. The results reveal wide ranging practices across podiatrists, orthotists and physiotherapists, provision of orthoses through different health care departments (uni and multidisciplinary), for different health conditions (acute and chronic), and involving different types of orthoses (prefabricated and customised). Conclusion Foot orthoses in the United Kingdom are provided in areas of well recognised health and rehabilitation priorities. A wide range of orthotic devices and practices are employed and different professions provide foot orthoses in different ways. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13047-017-0215-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- C J Nester
- School of Health Sciences, Brian Blatchford Building, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Brian Blatchford Building, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Brian Blatchford Building, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Brian Blatchford Building, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Brian Blatchford Building, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Brian Blatchford Building, University of Salford, Salford, UK
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Menz HB, Allan JJ, Bonanno DR, Landorf KB, Murley GS. Custom-made foot orthoses: an analysis of prescription characteristics from an Australian commercial orthotic laboratory. J Foot Ankle Res 2017; 10:23. [PMID: 28596806 PMCID: PMC5463305 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-017-0204-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Foot orthoses are widely used in the prevention and treatment of foot disorders. The aim of this study was to describe characteristics of custom-made foot orthosis prescriptions from a Australian podiatric orthotic laboratory. METHODS One thousand consecutive foot orthosis prescription forms were obtained from a commercial prescription foot orthosis laboratory located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Footwork Podiatric Laboratory). Each item from the prescription form was documented in relation to orthosis type, cast correction, arch fill technique, cast modifications, shell material, shell modifications and cover material. Cluster analysis and discriminant function analysis were applied to identify patterns in the prescription data. RESULTS Prescriptions were obtained from 178 clinical practices across Australia and Hong Kong, with patients ranging in age from 5 to 92 years. Three broad categories ('clusters') were observed that were indicative of increasing 'control' of rearfoot pronation. A combination of five variables (rearfoot cast correction, cover shape, orthosis type, forefoot cast correction and plantar fascial accommodation) was able to identify these clusters with an accuracy of 70%. Significant differences between clusters were observed in relation to age and sex of the patient and the geographic location of the prescribing clinician. CONCLUSION Foot orthosis prescriptions are complex, but can be broadly classified into three categories. Selection of these prescription subtypes appears to be influenced by both patient factors (age and sex) and clinician factors (clinic location).
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- Hylton B Menz
- Discipline of Podiatry and La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- Discipline of Podiatry and La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- Discipline of Podiatry and La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- Discipline of Podiatry and La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- Discipline of Podiatry and La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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The Effect of Different Foot Orthosis Inverted Angles on Plantar Pressure in Children with Flexible Flatfeet. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0159831. [PMID: 27458719 PMCID: PMC4961415 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0159831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Although orthotic modification using the inverted technique is available for the treatment of flatfoot, empirical evidence for the biomechanical effects of inverted-angle foot orthoses (FOs) is lacking. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different FO inversion angles on plantar pressure during gait in children with flatfoot. Twenty-one children with flexible flatfeet (mean age 9.9 years) were enrolled in this study. The plantar pressures were measured for the rearfoot; medial and lateral midfoot; and medial, central, and lateral forefoot as participants walked on a treadmill while wearing shoes only and shoes with the following 3 orthotic conditions: (i) orthosis with no inverted angle, (ii) orthosis with a 15° inverted angle, and (iii) orthosis with a 30° inverted angle. A one-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) with the Bonferroni-adjusted post-hoc test was used to compare the mean values of each orthotic condition. Compared with the shoe only condition, the peak pressure decreased significantly under the medial forefoot and rearfoot with all FOs (p <0.05). However, no significant differences in the peak pressure under the medial forefoot and rearfoot were observed between the FOs. The peak pressure under the medial midfoot increased significantly with all FOs, and a maximal increase in the peak pressure was obtained with a 30° inverted angle orthosis. Furthermore, the contact area under the medial midfoot and rearfoot increased significantly with all FOs, compared with the shoe only condition (p <0.05). Again, no significant differences were observed between the FOs. For plantar pressure redistribution, a FO with a low inverted angle could be effective, accommodative, and convenient for children with flatfoot.
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Sweeney D, Nester C, Preece S, Mickle K. Effect of antipronation foot orthosis geometry on compression of heel and arch soft tissues. JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 2015; 52:543-51. [PMID: 26465089 DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2014.12.0306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2014] [Revised: 03/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study aimed to understand how systematic changes in arch height and two designs of heel wedging affect soft tissues under the foot. Soft tissue thickness under the heel and navicular was measured using ultrasound. Heel pad thickness was measured when subjects were standing on a flat surface and standing on an orthosis with 4 and 8 degree extrinsic wedges and 4 mm and 8 mm intrinsic wedges (n = 27). Arch soft tissue thickness was measured when subjects were standing and when standing on an orthosis with -6 mm, standard, and +6 mm increments in arch height (n = 25). Extrinsic and intrinsic heel wedges significantly increased soft tissue thickness under the heel compared with no orthosis. The 4 and 8 degree extrinsic wedges increased tissue thickness by 28% and 27.6%, respectively, while the 4 mm and 8 mm intrinsic wedges increased thickness by 23% and 14.6%, respectively. Orthotic arch height significantly affected arch soft tissue thickness. Compared with the no orthosis condition, the -6 mm, standard, and +6 mm arch heights decreased arch tissue thickness by 9%, 10%, and 11.8%, respectively. This study demonstrates that change in orthotic geometry creates different plantar soft tissue responses that we expect to affect transmission of force to underlying foot bones.
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Telfer S, Abbott M, Steultjens M, Rafferty D, Woodburn J. Dose-response effects of customised foot orthoses on lower limb muscle activity and plantar pressures in pronated foot type. Gait Posture 2013; 38:443-9. [PMID: 23391752 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2012] [Revised: 01/03/2013] [Accepted: 01/12/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Customised foot orthoses (FOs) featuring extrinsic rearfoot posting are commonly prescribed for individuals with a symptomatic pronated foot type. By altering the angle of the posting it is purported that a controlled dose-response effect during the stance phase of gait can be achieved, however these biomechanical changes have yet to be characterised. Customised FOs were administered to participant groups with symptomatic pronated foot types and asymptomatic normal foot types. The electromyographic (EMG) and plantar pressure effects of varying the dose were measured. Dose was varied by changing the angle of posting from 6° lateral to 10° medial in 2° steps on customised devices produced using computer aided orthoses design software. No effects due to posting level were found for EMG variables. Significant group effects were seen with customised FOs reducing above knee muscle activity in pronated foot types compared to normal foot types (biceps femoris p=0.022; vastus lateralis p<0.001; vastus medialis p=0.001). Interaction effects were seen for gastrocnemius medialis and soleus. Significant linear effects of posting level were seen for plantar pressure at the lateral rearfoot (p=0.001), midfoot (p<0.001) and lateral forefoot (p=0.002). A group effect was also seen for plantar pressure at the medial heel (p=0.009). This study provides evidence that a customised FOs can provide a dose response effect for selected plantar pressure variables, but no such effect could be identified for muscle activity. Foot type may play an important role in the effect of customised orthoses on activity of muscles above the knee.
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- Scott Telfer
- Institute for Applied Health Research, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK.
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