Proprioceptive Insoles used to Improve Postural Stability in Tennis Players

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Approximately 20 years ago, on this forum, I described the amazing improvement in performance when using proprioceptive insoles. Specifically, I related my experience at Gold´s gym in Florida where a professional weight lifting increased his lift capacity by 50 lbs when using the appropriate proprioceptive insoles. At that time I was rebuked and my esteemed podiatric compeers dismissed my experiences using these insoles, with derogatory comments.

Fast forward twenty years, an orthopedic research term in Italy (Messina et al 2024) reported similar results using proprioceptive insoles in young tennis players.

Again, another chance lost for the Podiatric community to spear head a new approach in sport medicine. now offered by the Orthopedic community.

Giuseppe Messina, Vincenzo Cristian Francavilla, et al. 2024 Effects of Proprioceptive Insoles and Specific Core Training on Postural Stability for Preventing Injuries in Tennis. Jour Func Morphology and Kinesiology. Vol 9 (34), Pg 3-11.

 

Here are some of the comments I have received from my esteemed compeers:

Foot to Brain Connection: Rothbart Strikes Again! 2007

People like that (Professor Rothbart) need to be removed from the gene pool. DaVinci​

His laughable website just shows what type of person he is. Kevin Kirby​

I have heard that he has an open contract with the All Blacks to create an anti-choke orthotic range. Jonathan​

There are so many holes in Rothbart's claims you could drive a truck through them. David Wedemeyer
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And these are just a few of the many insults I have received on this forum.

On Research gate my publications have garnished a great deal of interest. For example - Relationship of Functional Leg Length Discrepancy to Abnormal Pronation - to date, has been read by 2915 individuals, accumulating a Research Interest Score of 21.1 with 18 citations.

My only regret is that, as hard as I tried, I was unable to open up the minds of the vocal Podiatrists, on this forum, to a new approach in therapy to treat PCFD or RFS.

 

Below is an comment on my observations/experiences while evaluating weight lifters at Gold´s gym in Florida (originally posted - Weightlifting squat: barefoot or shoes? 2013)

See - Postural Distortions Linked to Compromised Performance in Sports 2022

I not convinced your Golds Gym story holds much truth at all. Gerrard Farrell DDS

 

Quote from Messina et al
"In conclusion, our results suggest that a specific and detailed core stability training plays a significant role in improving balance and postural stability in young tennis players, especially in terms of preventing the risk of injury."

Messina found that the insoles made no difference to postural stability when used by themselves, and, as you can see from the conclusion above, the researchers don't seem to think they contributed to improvements in the core exercise/orthotic group. So what is your point ?

Re Golds Gym story, did this not used to involve a whole room of lifters, all of whom improved on the day ?

I think you are perhaps a bit stuck for something to do Brian. Have you tried fishing ?

 

Never cared for fishing. (Are you being supercilious?)

"Re Golds Gym story, did this not used to involve a whole room of lifters, all of whom improved on the day ?" Yes, he was one of many.

Regarding Messina conclusions, he stated "In the present study, statistical analysis showed a significantly positive effect of the entire specific protocol (training plus use of insoles)" (Discussion on page 8). My point is, they found proprioceptive insoles definitely enhanced core training. Something I was talking about 10 years ago.

In my practice and research, I found proprioceptive insoles alone were more effective than core training alone, in enhancing performance. However, my research dealt only with RFS and PCFD.

I used the reformer (pilates) for core training, which increased strength without adding bulk.

 

Nope.

 

Explain