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Proprioceptive Insoles decrease medial midfoot plantar forces

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by Brian A. Rothbart, Apr 20, 2021.

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In a research study conducted by Aminian et al:

Based on the results of this study, insole construction could have different effects on plantar pressure distribution in flatfeet. With the proprioceptive insole, forces in medial midfoot area was reduced when compared to the prefabricated insole and shoe only conditions; thus, it might be considered that insoles with sensory stimulation may alter sensory feedback of plantar surface of the foot and may lead to some changes in plantar pressure parameters in flexible flatfoot.

The medial midfoot forces were decreased using a medial forefoot stim only!

Gholamreza Aminian1, Zahra Safaeepour1, Mahboobeh Farhoodi1, Abbas Farjad Pezeshk2, Hassan Saeedi3 and Basir Majddoleslam. The effect of prefabricated and proprioceptive foot orthoses on plantar pressure distribution in patients with flexible flatfoot during walking. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 37(3), 227-232. Original Research Report

Brian A. Rothbart, Apr 20, 2021

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