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Nasirzadeh A, Yang J, Yang S, Yun J, Bae YY, Park J, Ahn J, Lee G. The Effects of a Custom-Designed High-Collar Shoe on Muscular Activity, Dynamic Stability, and Leg Stiffness: A Biomimetic Approach Study. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:274. [PMID: 37504162 PMCID: PMC10377164 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8030274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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High-collar shoes are a biomimetic approach to preventing lateral ankle injuries during high-demand activities; however, the influence of collar stiffness (CS) on parameters related to lateral ankle sprain prevention during running remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the effects of a custom-designed shoe CS on muscular activity, dynamic stability, and leg stiffness (Kleg) during running using a biomimetic design approach inspired by the mechanisms of ankle sprain prevention. Sixteen healthy male participants ran on a treadmill while wearing a custom-designed high-collar shoe with low, medium, and high CS conditions, measured using circumferential ankle pressure (CAP). Lower extremity kinematics and electromyography (EMG) data were recorded simultaneously. One-way repeated-measures ANOVA was conducted to compare the CS conditions. Results indicate that high and medium CS conditions significantly reduce sagittal and frontal ankle ranges of motion (ROMs) compared to the low CS condition, providing improved stability and support against lateral ankle sprain; moreover, there was a trend towards higher dynamic stability and Kleg with increasing CS. Our study highlights the importance of considering the CAP in regulating high-collar stiffness properties and how higher CS may provide better support for the ankle during running. Nevertheless, additional research is necessary to validate the efficacy of the current design in preventing ankle sprains during high-demand activities.
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- Alireza Nasirzadeh
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- HUROTICS Inc., Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Fashion and Textiles, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Fashion and Textiles, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Sport Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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Sato SD, Schlechter M, Price M, Hoogkamer W. Asymmetric shoe height induces reactive changes in gait kinematics but not kinetics in healthy young adults. Gait Posture 2023; 104:70-76. [PMID: 37327557 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2023.05.027] [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: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Footwear interventions are a potential avenue to correct walking asymmetry in neurologic populations, such as stroke. However, the motor learning mechanisms that underlie the changes in walking imposed by asymmetric footwear are unclear. RESEARCH QUESTION The objectives of this study were to examine symmetry changes during and after an asymmetric shoe height intervention in (1) vertical impulse and (2) spatiotemporal gait parameters and (3) joint kinematics, in healthy young adults METHODS: Eleven healthy young adults (3 males, 8 females; 21.2 ± 3.1 years old) participated in this study. Participants walked on an instrumented treadmill at 1.3 m/s for four conditions: (1) a 5-minute familiarization with equal shoe height, (2) a 5-minute baseline with equal shoe height, (3) a 10-minute intervention, where participants walked with asymmetric shoe height with a 10 mm shoe insert in one shoe, and (4) a 10-minute post-intervention, where participants walked with equal shoe height. Asymmetry in kinetics and kinematics were used to identify changes during intervention and aftereffects, a hallmark of feedforward adaptation RESULTS: Participants did not alter vertical impulse asymmetry (p = 0.667) nor stance time asymmetry (p = 0.228). During the intervention, step time asymmetry (p = 0.003) and double support asymmetry (p < 0.001) were greater compared to baseline. Leg joint asymmetry during stance (Ankle plantarflexion: p < 0.001; Knee flexion: p < 0.001; Hip extension: p = 0.011) was greater during the intervention compared to baseline. However, changes in spatiotemporal gait variables and joint mechanics did not demonstrate aftereffects. SIGNIFICANCE Our results show that healthy human adults change gait kinematics, but not weight-bearing symmetry with asymmetrical footwear. This suggests that healthy humans prioritize maintaining vertical impulse by changing their kinematics. Further, the changes in gait kinematics are short-lived, suggesting feedback-based control, and a lack of feedforward motor adaptations.
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- Sumire D Sato
- Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA; Neuroscience and Behavior Program, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA.
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA; Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA; Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA, USA
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Martinez-Rico M, Deschamps K, Gijon-Nogueron G, Ortega-Avila AB. Impact of in shoe and barefoot placed frontal wedges on plantar loading: A systematic review. Gait Posture 2022; 97:62-72. [PMID: 35901593 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.07.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The main aim of this review is to report the effect of different types of in-shoe and barefoot wedges on the distribution of the plantar loading of the human foot. We hypothesise that frontal plane wedges modify this parameter. METHODS A systematic review was performed, using the PubMed, CINAHL, Prospero and Scopus databases, consulted from their date of first publication to May 2020. Only observational (cross-over studies), randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies addressing the effects of in-shoe and barefoot frontal plane wedges on plantar loading were included. All articles were subjected to quality assessment, using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for the observational (cross-over) studies, TREND for quasi-experimental studies and the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for the RCTs. RESULTS Eleven papers were included in the final review. Four were cross-over studies, other four were quasi-experimental studies and three were RCTs. These eleven studies included 320 patients, with ages ranging from 20 to 60 years. Regarding the risk of bias, most of the observational studies and RCTs had a moderate level of quality. CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that lateral wedges are more effective, producing a lateral shift of the centre of pressure and increasing the pressure. Regarding the impact on the peak impact force there seems to be less consensus among the published data.
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- Magdalena Martinez-Rico
- Department of Nursing and Podiatry. University of Malaga, Spain; KULeuven, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, Campus Brugge, Spoorwegstraat 12, 8200 Bruges, Belgium
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- KULeuven, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, Campus Brugge, Spoorwegstraat 12, 8200 Bruges, Belgium; Department of Podiatry, Artevelde University College, Ghent, Belgium; Institut D'Enseignement Supérieur Parnasse Deux-Alice, Division of Podiatry, Brussels, Belgium
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Effectiveness of gait retraining interventions in individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gait Posture 2022; 95:164-175. [PMID: 35500366 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2022.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis is a chronic synovial joint disease leading to pain, stiffness, and gait dysfunction, resulting in a significant health and economic burden. Gait retraining strategies and tools are used to address biomechanical gait dysfunction and symptoms in individuals with osteoarthritis. However, there is limited evidence relating to their effectiveness. QUESTION Do gait retraining strategies and tools improve gait biomechanics and symptoms in individuals with hip or knee osteoarthritis compared to control or alternate intervention? METHODS Seven databases were searched using key words relating to osteoarthritis, gait retraining, and biomechanics. A best evidence synthesis was conducted on included studies. Where available, a meta-analysis was performed, and the standardised mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence internals (CI) were reported. RESULTS Eighteen studies were included. One study investigated gait retraining in participants with hip osteoarthritis and demonstrated limited evidence for improving gait biomechanics. Seventeen studies on knee osteoarthritis were included in the best evidence synthesis with six included in the meta-analysis. Gait retraining strategies which incorporated a real-time biofeedback tool, appear to have strong evidence for effectively modifying walking biomechanics. Moderate evidence was identified to support kinesiology taping improving pain scores. The meta-analysis pooled effect demonstrated significant improvements for knee adduction moment [SMD, -1.10; 95% CI. -1.85, -0.35] and the Western Ontario and McMaster Osteoarthritis Index in favour of gait retraining than a control intervention [SMD, -0.86; 95% CI. -1.33, -0.39]. All other interventions demonstrated evidence that was conflicting, limited, or not in favour of gait retraining. CONCLUSION Gait retraining may be beneficial for improving biomechanics and symptoms in knee osteoarthritis, however due to the high heterogeneity and limited studies in the analysis, further research is required. Further high quality randomised controlled trials for knee and especially hip osteoarthritis investigating the effects of gait retraining on biomechanics and symptoms are required.
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Ross AS, Jones LJ. Knee Pain Reduction Using a Shock-Absorbing Sole. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2022; 112:17-224. [PMID: 36459051 DOI: 10.7547/17-224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The biomechanics of the foot and leg are responsible for shock absorption during human gait. Lack of shock absorption is known to be a key component of knee pain. This study compares a new model of shoe sole with a built-in modification intended to absorb shock with a traditional sole shoe to examine whether shoe design modifications can help alleviate knee pain. METHODS A double-blind randomized controlled study was performed. Fifty-two adults with overuse symptoms of knee pain, either unilateral or bilateral, were enrolled and randomly assigned to use the intervention sole or the traditional sole shoes. For 5 weeks, participants wore either the shoe with the intervention sole or the shoe with the traditional sole, rating their knee pain on a 10-point visual analog scale at study onset, midway, and study completion. RESULTS After 5 weeks, participants using the intervention sole shoe reported an average reduction in knee pain of 85%, significantly better than participants using the traditional sole shoe (P < .001), whose average pain scores increased. Positive effects on back and foot pain were also observed in those with the intervention sole shoe compared with the traditional sole shoe. CONCLUSIONS The intervention shock-absorbing sole represents an approach to midsole and outsole construction that can potentially increase shock absorption and decrease knee pain during prolonged standing and walking.
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- Arnold S Ross
- *Private practice, Los Angeles, CA
- †Department of Biomechanics and Mechanical Orthopedics, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine, Pomona, CA
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- ‡Department of Surgery and Biomechanics, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine, Pomona, CA
- §Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Olive View UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar, CA
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Wang J, Qiao L, Yu L, Wang Y, Taiar R, Zhang Y, Fu W. Effect of Customized Insoles on Gait in Post-Stroke Hemiparetic Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial. BIOLOGY 2021; 10:1187. [PMID: 34827179 PMCID: PMC8614694 DOI: 10.3390/biology10111187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Insoles have been widely applied to many diseases, but stroke involves complex problems and there is a paucity of research on the application of insoles in stroke patients. Aim: To evaluate the effect of customized insoles on gait in patients with hemiplegia. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Setting: Rehabilitation department of a hospital. Population: A total of 50 stroke patients were randomized into an experimental group (n = 25) or a control group (n = 25). Methods: Both groups received conventional gait training, which was conducted five times a week, every 40 min for four weeks and patients in the experimental group were required to wear customized insoles for at least 1 h per day for four weeks. The primary outcome measure was the Tinetti Gait Scale (TGS) and the secondary outcome measures were the plantar pressure test, 6-min walking test (6MWT), lower extremity Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA-LE), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and the modified Barthel index (MBI). Results: Compared to the control group, there were significant increases in the experimental group after four weeks (p = 0.014) and at the four week follow-up (p = 0.001) in the change in TGS, weight-bearing on the involved side (p = 0.012) or forefoot (p = 0.028) when standing, weight-bearing on the involved side (p = 0.01 6) or forefoot (p = 0.043) when walking, early stance phase (p = 0.023) and mid stance phase (p = 0.013) on the involved side, FMA-LE (p = 0.029), BBS (p = 0.005), and MBI (p = 0.009), but there were no differences in the late stance phase (p = 0.472) on the involved side when walking or in the 6MWT (p = 0.069). Conclusions: Customized insoles had great efficacy in enhancing gait performance in stroke patients.
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- Jie Wang
- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China; (J.W.); (L.Q.); (L.Y.); (Y.W.)
- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China; (J.W.); (L.Q.); (L.Y.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China; (J.W.); (L.Q.); (L.Y.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China; (J.W.); (L.Q.); (L.Y.); (Y.W.)
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- MATIM, Department of Sport Science, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, 51100 Reims, France;
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital, Shanghai 200030, China; (J.W.); (L.Q.); (L.Y.); (Y.W.)
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- School of Kinesiology, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, China
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Pereira LC, Runhaar J, Favre J, Jolles BM, Bierma-Zeinstra S. Association between changes in the knee adduction moment and changes in knee pain and function in response to non-surgical biomechanical interventions for medial knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2021; 57:948-958. [PMID: 34468109 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.21.06828-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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There is lack of understanding of the relationship between knee adduction moment (KAM) reductions and improvements in pain or function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Moreover, there is no systematic review describing the longitudinal relationship between KAM changes and subsequent changes in pain and/or physical function. We aimed (1) to investigate the relationship between changes in KAM induced by non-surgical biomechanical interventions and consecutive changes in pain and/or physical function in patients with medial KOA and (2) to compare this relationship for different interventions. We considered eligible all RCTs using biomechanical interventions aimed to reduce KAM in KOA patients, that measured pain/function. We used Cohen's d effect size to quantify outcome measurements. 14 papers reporting 11 studies were identified. Braces were tested in 6 studies, insoles in 5 studies, shoes in 3 studies and gait retraining in 2 studies. Methodological differences were large among studies. Large effect sizes (≥0.8) changes in pain/function were observed with interventions having at least a small KAM effect size (≥0.2), suggesting an association between KAM and pain/function changes. A linear trend was observed between inter-intervention KAM and VAS pain effect sizes, based on 4 studies. No firm conclusions could be drawn for the different intervention types. There was a trend toward larger KAM reductions leading to larger improvements in pain/function in non-surgical biomechanical interventions. Additional high-quality RCT with consistent methodology are needed to fully characterize the association between KAM and pain/function changes.
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- Luis C Pereira
- Departement of Musculoskeletal Medicine (DAL), Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne (CHUV-UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland -
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- Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Departement of Musculoskeletal Medicine (DAL), Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne (CHUV-UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Departement of Musculoskeletal Medicine (DAL), Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne (CHUV-UNIL), Lausanne, Switzerland.,Institute of Microengineering, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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Perry TA, Dando C, Spector TD, Hart DJ, Bowen C, Arden N. Effect of Heeled Shoes on Joint Symptoms and Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Adults: A 5-Year Follow-Up Study. ACR Open Rheumatol 2021; 3:614-621. [PMID: 34288584 PMCID: PMC8449034 DOI: 10.1002/acr2.11298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our aims were to examine the effects of heeled shoes on incident knee osteoarthritis (OA) and joint pain. METHODS We used longitudinal data from the Chingford 1000 Women Study (Chingford Study), a prospective cohort of women aged 50 years or older. Participants with musculoskeletal disorders and/or a history of knee-related injury/surgery were excluded. Participants were followed for up to 5 years for incident outcomes including 1) radiographic knee OA (RKOA) and 2) joint pain (feet, knees, hips, and back). Footwear data, including ever worn heels of 2 inches or more and daytime/evening hours (per week) spent wearing heeled shoes over five decades (ages <20 years, 20-30 years, 30-40 years, and >50 years), were available at Year 10 whereas knee radiographs and joint symptom data were also collected at Year 15. Cumulative time spent wearing heeled shoes was calculated for women reporting ever-use of heeled shoes (≥2 inches). Multiple logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between exposures and outcomes (from Year 10 to Year 15). RESULTS A total of 356 women were eligible at Year 10 with a median (interquartile range) age of 60 (56-65) years. Compared with non-use, ever-use of heeled shoes (≥2 inches) was not associated with incident RKOA (1.35; 95% confidence interval: 0.56-3.27). No associations were observed between increasing cumulative time spent wearing heels and incident outcomes. CONCLUSION Compared with the non-use of heeled shoes, ever-use of heels (≥2 inches) was not associated with incident RKOA and incident joint symptoms. Further, increasing cumulative time spent wearing heels was not associated with any of our outcomes.
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- University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom, and University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Paterson KL, Bennell KL, Campbell PK, Metcalf BR, Wrigley TV, Kasza J, Hinman RS. The Effect of Flat Flexible Versus Stable Supportive Shoes on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms : A Randomized Trial. Ann Intern Med 2021; 174:462-471. [PMID: 33428439 DOI: 10.7326/m20-6321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Experts recommend that persons with knee osteoarthritis wear stable supportive shoes; however, evidence suggests that flat flexible shoes may be more beneficial. OBJECTIVE To compare flat flexible with stable supportive shoes for knee osteoarthritis symptoms. DESIGN Participant- and assessor-blinded randomized trial. (Prospectively registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry [ACTRN12617001098325]). SETTING Community. PARTICIPANTS 164 patients with moderate to severe symptomatic radiographic medial knee osteoarthritis. INTERVENTION Flat flexible (n = 82) or stable supportive shoes (n = 82), worn for at least 6 hours a day for 6 months. MEASUREMENTS Primary outcomes were changes in walking pain (measured by an 11-point numerical rating scale) and physical function (as assessed by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index subscale of 0 to 68 points) at 6 months. Secondary outcomes included additional pain and function measures, physical activity, and quality of life. Other measures included adverse events. RESULTS Of 164 participants recruited, 161 (98%) completed 6-month primary outcomes. No evidence was found that flat flexible shoes were superior to stable supportive shoes in primary outcomes. Evidence did show a between-group difference in change in pain favoring stable supportive shoes (mean difference, 1.1 units [95% CI, 0.5 to 1.8 units]; P = 0.001) but not function (mean difference, 2.3 units [CI, -0.9 to 5.5 units]; P = 0.167). Improvements in knee-related quality of life and ipsilateral hip pain favored stable supportive shoes (mean difference, -5.3 units [CI, -10.0 to -0.5 units] and 0.7 units [CI, 0.0 to 1.4 units], respectively). Flat flexible shoes were not superior to stable supportive shoes for any secondary outcome. Fewer participants reported adverse events with stable supportive shoes (n = 12 [15%]) compared with flat flexible shoes (n = 26 [32%]) (risk difference, -0.17 [CI, -0.30 to -0.05]). LIMITATION No "usual shoes" control group and a select patient subgroup, which may limit generalizability. CONCLUSION Flat flexible shoes were not superior to stable supportive shoes. Contrary to our hypothesis, stable supportive shoes improved knee pain on walking more than flat flexible shoes. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE National Health and Medical Research Council.
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- Kade L Paterson
- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (K.L.P., K.L.B., P.K.C., B.R.M., T.V.W., R.S.H.)
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (K.L.P., K.L.B., P.K.C., B.R.M., T.V.W., R.S.H.)
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (K.L.P., K.L.B., P.K.C., B.R.M., T.V.W., R.S.H.)
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (K.L.P., K.L.B., P.K.C., B.R.M., T.V.W., R.S.H.)
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (K.L.P., K.L.B., P.K.C., B.R.M., T.V.W., R.S.H.)
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- Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (J.K.)
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (K.L.P., K.L.B., P.K.C., B.R.M., T.V.W., R.S.H.)
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Fu K, Metcalf BR, Bennell KL, Zhang Y, Gross KD, Mills K, Deveza LA, Robbins SR, Hunter DJ. Is Heel Height Associated with Pain Exacerbations in Hip Osteoarthritis Patients?-Results from a Case-Crossover Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9061872. [PMID: 32560086 PMCID: PMC7356907 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9061872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The etiology of osteoarthritis (OA) pain exacerbations is not well understood. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association of heel height and duration of wearing shoes with higher heels with pain exacerbations in people with hip OA. Eligible participants with symptomatic hip OA were instructed to complete online questionnaires every 10 days over a 90-day follow-up period. They were required to complete the questionnaire whenever they were experiencing hip pain exacerbation. Of 252 participants recruited, 137 (54.4%) contributed both case and control period data, and were included in the analysis. Wearing shoes with a heel height ≥ 2.5 cm during the past 24 h was associated with lower odds of pain exacerbations (OR: 0.54, 95% CI: 0.30 to 0.99). A longer duration (>6 h) of wearing shoes with heel height ≥ 2.5 cm was also associated with a lower risk of hip pain exacerbations (p for linear trend = 0.003). Wearing shoes with heel height ≥ 2.5 cm and longer duration in the past 24 h may be protective against hip pain exacerbations in people with symptomatic hip OA. Given the observational study nature, it would be prudent for this to be replicated in an independent data set.
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- Kai Fu
- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia; (L.A.D.); (S.R.R.); (D.J.H.)
- Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital and Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-468476117; Fax: +61-2-9463-1077
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- Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3053, Australia; (B.R.M.); (K.L.B.)
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- Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3053, Australia; (B.R.M.); (K.L.B.)
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02115, USA;
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- Department of Physical Therapy, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA 02129, USA;
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- Department of Health Professions, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia;
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- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia; (L.A.D.); (S.R.R.); (D.J.H.)
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- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia; (L.A.D.); (S.R.R.); (D.J.H.)
- Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital and Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
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- Kolling Institute of Medical Research, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia; (L.A.D.); (S.R.R.); (D.J.H.)
- Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital and Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia
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Jin H, Xu R, Wang J. The Effects of Short-Term Wearing of Customized 3D Printed Single-Sided Lateral Wedge Insoles on Lower Limbs in Healthy Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Med Sci Monit 2019; 25:7720-7727. [PMID: 31611547 PMCID: PMC6813756 DOI: 10.12659/msm.919400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Unbalanced standing and gait asymmetry are common in individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. Achieving symmetrical posture and gait is an important goal of rehabilitation. This study investigated the biomechanical differences in the lower extremities observed immediately after an insole was used and without the use of different one-sided insoles. Material/Methods Thirty young, healthy adult males received 3 different insole interventions: experimental group A had a customized 3-dimensional (3D)-printed single-sided lateral wedge insole (CLWI) inserted on the left side, and experimental group B had on the left side, a traditional single insert. The control had unilateral flat insoles; no insole inserted into the socks. Motion mechanics and gait parameters were collected at the 2-time points, after insertion of the insole and after 20 minutes of walking with the insole. Results Asymmetric posture and gait appeared immediately after using the 2 insoles (lower joint moment, P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the abnormal posture and gait of experimental group B after wearing the traditional insole for 20 minutes were not obvious (P>0.05). However, the asymmetrical posture and gait remained in experimental group A after wearing the CLWI for 20 minutes (P<0.05). The center of pressure (COP) trajectory of the left foot of experimental group A was significantly higher than that of experimental group B and the control group at the 2-time points (P<0.05). Conclusions The asymmetry of posture and gait can be observed in a short time using a customized 3D-printed single-sided lateral wedge insole. This experiment provides guidance for the application of customized 3D-printed single-sided lateral wedge insoles for gait rehabilitation.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hui Jin
- Department of Pain, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China (mainland)
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- Norman Bethune College of Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China (mainland)
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- Orthopaedic Medical Centre, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China (mainland)
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