An Overview of Footwear and Orthotics
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Abstract
Foot and ankle pathology is commonly encountered by healthcare professionals. A basic understanding of footwear and orthotics proves helpful in the overall treatment of these patients. The following is an overview of footwear and orthosis basics for aimed toward medical professionals.
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RICHARDSON, Nicholas Scott; DOTY, Jesse Forbes.
An Overview of Footwear and Orthotics.
Medical Research Archives, [S.l.], v. 4, n. 8, dec. 2016.
ISSN 2375-1924.
Available at: <https://esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/view/869>. Date accessed: 26 apr. 2024.
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2. Arazpour M et al. Effects of the heel-to-toe rocker sole on walking in able-bodied persons. Prosthet Orthot Int 2013;37(6):429-435.
3. Attard J, Singh D. A comparison of two night ankle-foot orthoses used in the treatment of inferior heel pain: a preliminary investigation. Foot Ankle Surg 2012;18:108-110.
4. Baldassin V, Gomes CR, Beraldo PS. Effectiveness of prefabricated and customized foot orthoses made from low-cost foam for noncomplicated plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2009;90:701-706.
5. Bonacci J, Saunders PU, Hicks A, Rantalainen T, Vicenzino BG, Spratford W: Running in a minimalist and lightweight shoe is not the same as running barefoot: A biomechanical study. Br J Sports Med 2013;47(6):387–392.
6. Doty J et al. Biomechanical evaluation of custom foot orthoses for hallux valgus deformity. J Foot and Ankle Surg 2015;54(5):852-855.
7. Enke RC, Laskowski ER, Thomsen KM. Running shoe selection criteria among adolescent cross-country runners. PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation 2009;1:816-819.
8. Epperly T, Fields KB. Running epidemiology. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2014
9. Ferreira LA et al. Effect of ankle-foot orthosis on gait velocity and cadence of stroke patients: a systematic review. J Phys Ther Sci 2013;25(11):1503-1508.
10. Fong DT et al. Evaluation of combined prescription of rocker sole shoes and custom-made foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Clin Biomech 2012;27:1072-1077.
11. Hawke F et al. Custom-made foot orthoses for the treatment of foot pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008:CD006801.
12. Hennig EM. The influence of soccer shoe design on player performance and injuries. Res Sports Med 2011;19:186-201.
13. Hong WH et al. Effect of shoe heel height and total-contact insert on muscle loading and foot stability while walking. Foot Ankle Int 2013;34:273-281.
14. Jain et al. Frequency and trends in foot and ankle injuries within an English Premier League Football Club using a new impact factor of injury to identify a focus for injury prevention. Foot and Ankle Surgery 2014:20:237-240.
15. Kim Y, Lim JM, Yoon B: Changes in ankle range of motion and muscle strength in habitual wearers of high-heeled shoes. Foot Ankle Int 2013;34:414-419.
16. Kulig K et al.: Nonsurgical management of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction with orthoses and resistive exercise: a randomized controlled trial. Phys Ther 2009;89:26-37.
17. Lin SC et al. Changes in windlass effect in response to different shoe and insole designs during walking. Gait & posture 2013;37:235-241.
18. Lopes AD et al. What are the main running- related musculoskeletal injuries? A systematic review. Sports Med 2012;42(10): 891–905.
19. LoPiccolo M et al. Effectiveness of the cavus foot orthosis. J Surg Orthop Adv 2010;19:166-169.
20. Mullen S, Toby EB: Adolescent runners: The effect of training shoes on running kinematics. J Pediatr Orthop 2013;33(4):453–457.
21. Powers CM et al. The influence of heel height on frontal plane ankle biomechanics: implications for lateral ankle sprains. Foot and Ankle International 2012;33(1):64-69.
22. Ramanathan AK, Parish EJ, Arnold GP, Drew TS, Wang W, Abboud RJ: The influence of shoe sole's varying thickness on lower limb muscle activity. Foot Ankle Surg 2011;17:218-223.
23. Reina M, Lafuente G, Munuera PV: Effect of custom-made foot orthoses in female hallux valgus after one-year follow up. Prosthet Orthot Int 2012;37(2)113-119.
24. Richie DH, Jr.: Effects of foot orthoses on patients with chronic ankle instability. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2007;97:19-30.
25. Roth J, Neumann J, and Tao M. Orthopaedic Perspective on Barefoot and Minimalist Running. JAAOS 2016; 24(3):180-187.
26. Salzler et al. Injuries Observed in Minimalist Runners. Foot and Ankle International 2012;34(4):262-266.
27. Shih YF et al. Application of wedged foot orthosis effectively reduces pain in runners with pronated foot: a randomized clinical study. Clin Rehabil 2011;25:913-923.
28. Smeets K et al. Torsional injuries of the lower limb: an analysis of the frictional torque between different types of football turf and the shoe outsole. British journal of sports medicine 2012;46:1078-1083.
29. Squadrone R, Gallozzi C: Effect of a five-toed minimal protection shoe on static and dynamic ankle position sense. The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness 2011;51:401-408.
30. Tyson SF, Sadeghi-Demneh E, Nester CJ. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of an ankle-foot orthosis on gait biomechanics after stroke. Clinical Reabilitation 2013;27(10):879-891.
31. Zissimopoulos A, Fatone S, Gard S. The effect of ankle-foot orthoses on self-reported balance confidence in persons with chronic poststroke hemiplegia. Prosthet Orthot Int 2014;36(2):148-154