CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE Optimal management of knee osteoarthritis requires a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. The use of lateral wedge insoles to treat medial knee osteoarthritis is recommended, but there is still controversy about its efficacy. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether the use of lateral wedge insoles can diminish pain and improve function...

Sample 1: insole from black boot 120 Sample 2: tissue lining leather of black boot 640 Sample 3: insole from red boot 11 Sample 4: tissue lining leather of red boot 1.3 or leather sofas and armchairs manufactured in China. This substance has a wide-spectrum biocide activity and it is contained in paper bags, and progressively it can evaporate and contaminate the leather, textiles, food, cosmeti...

Abstract Background The posterior tibialis tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is typically associated with progressive flatfoot deformity, which could be alleviated foot orthosis. However, the evaluation of (TP) weakness on lower limb mechanics adults orthoses scarce and requires further investigation. Research question This study aimed to examine effects TP in orthosis through gait analysis musculoskel...

In this work, a fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) based sensing insole, capable of simultaneously measure plantar force (PF) and shear (SF) is proposed. The insole has four measuring points, strategically located for full gait analysis. Each point contains sensor-cell which consists in polylactic acid (PLA) structure, covered by an epoxy resin layer, crossed one optical with two FBGs, FBG1 FBG2, resp...

As a bridge between our interest in Wearable Computer systems and new performance interfaces for digital music, we have built a highly instrumented pair of sneakers for interactive dance. These shoes each measure 16 different, continuous parameters expressed by each foot and are able to transmit them wirelessly to a base station placed well over 30 meters away, updating all values up to 60 time...

In the case of patients having lower back pain, it is known that by using shoe insole therapy, stability of walking is increased and lower back pain is lessened. In this study, Synchronized System of Accelerometers was used. The time series data of accelerator in the two directions (X, Y) on each pelvis and knees were measured while the subjects were walking. Analyses on the response of step si...

In our currently ageing society, fall prevention is important for better healthy life expectancy and sustainable healthcare systems. While active outdoor walking recommended as adequate exercise the senior population, falls due to tripping slipping exist primary causes of severe injuries. Minimum foot clearance (MFC) lowest vertical height during mid-swing phase indicates risk tripping. contras...