A study of the immediate effects of glycerine-filled insoles contoured prefabricated orthoses and flat insoles on single-leg balance gait patterns and perceived comfort in healthy adults

摘要

BackgroundFootwear interventions are often prescribed to assist with the management of lower limb pain, injury and disease. Commercially available shoe insoles and orthoses are increasingly incorporating novel design features to alleviate foot and lower limb symptoms, but this may be at a cost to optimal functional performance. This study compared the immediate effects of wearing glycerine-filled insoles, contoured prefabricated orthoses, and flat insoles, on balance and gait measures.