Title |
Changes in multi‐segment foot biomechanics with a heat‐mouldable semi‐custom foot orthotic device
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Published in |
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, June 2011
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DOI | 10.1186/1757-1146-4-18 |
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Authors |
Reed Ferber, Brittany Benson |
Abstract |
Semi-custom foot orthoses (SCO) are thought to be a cost-effective alternative to custom-made devices. However, previous biomechanical research involving either custom or SCO has only focused on rearfoot biomechanics. The purpose of this study was therefore to determine changes in multi-segment foot biomechanics during shod walking with and without an SCO. We chose to investigate an SCO device that incorporates a heat-moulding process, to further understand if the moulding process would significantly alter rearfoot, midfoot, or shank kinematics as compared to a no-orthotic condition. We hypothesized the SCO, whether moulded or non-moulded, would reduce peak rearfoot eversion, tibial internal rotation, arch deformation, and plantar fascia strain as compared to the no-orthoses condition. |
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