Spondylolisthesis & Orthotics

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I ran across this article while doing some peer reviewed research on care of spondylolisthesis. Pay attention to the last paragraph and the last source:

http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=50490

I wonder if anyone out there is familiar with any good evidence, RCT's etc. that supports the author's claim:

Another important consideration for long-term support of the spondylolisthetic spine is the use of custom-made orthotics. Since many of these patients have low or absent arches in their feet, the additional support from a pair of custom-made orthotics frequently is necessary. In fact, lower-extremity misalignments such as leg-length discrepancies and pronation problems are often are associated with chronic pelvic and low back symptoms.10

*10. # Rothbart BA, Estabrook L. Excessive pronation: a major biomechanical determinant in the development of chondromalacia and pelvic lists. J Manip Physiol Therap 1988;11:373-379.

 

Of course there's not. Even the reference cited does not support the claim, let alone being credible on its own

That does not necessarily mean that if the foot is having significant proximal effects that a clinical judgement should not trial foot orthotics in these cases.