The plantar surface of the human foot transmits the weight and dynamic force of the owner's lower limbs to the ground and the reaction forces back to the musculoskeletal system. Its anatomical variation is intensely studied in such fields as sports medicine and orthopedic dysmorphology. Yet, strangely, the shape of the insole that accommodates this surface and elastically buffers these forces i...

The aim of this study was to compare the plantar pressures and forces recorded from both feet of two groups of javelin throwers of different performance levels, in order to investigate differences between skill levels. The study was carried out using an EMED insole system on a Tartan javelin runway at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. Most of the differences (at p < .01) between the two gro...

Abstract The article investigates a layer of felt in complex material, which we intend as rehabilitation footwear element. material consists layers rubber and felt, connected with polyurethane adhesive, design it for the manufacture shoe-product sole. inside is contact foot serves an insole. was treated low-temperature plasma (LTP) from material. It experimentally obtained wettability index: co...

abstract—digital foot scanners have been developed in recent years to yield anthropometrists digital image of insole with pressure distribution and anthropometric information. in this paper a hybrid algorithm containing gray level spatial correlation histogram and shanbag entropy is presented for analysis of scanned foot images. an evolutionary algorithm is also employed to find the optimum par...

Expanded polyethylene foam (Plastazote) is used in the treatment of rheumatoid, diabetic, and leprotic foot disorders. This paper describes a diagnostic use for this material. Two photographic techniques combine to give vivid and quantitative representations of foot deformities which are easily applicable to clinical use. Relief photography uses illumination to create an illusion of solidity in...

BACKGROUND The use of insoles may enhance postural stability and prevent falls. The aim of this study was to design a new insole and to explore the effectiveness of the insole on the standing balance of the healthy elderly. METHODS The study was conducted at a community hospital. Patients older than 65 years at an outpatient clinic without abnormal gait patterns, lower limb deformities, or fo...

There is limited evidence on the efficacy of insole materials to reduce plantar pressure during regular walking and loaded walking. In-shoe pressures subjective footwear comfort were recorded in twenty healthy participants at a self-selected treadmill speed six conditions: two commercial insoles or no insole, with without carrying load backpack. A single-material comprised polyurethane, had red...

Background The most commonly applied therapeutic intervention is foot orthosis (insole or wedge) for arch support. However, the effect of these varies and remains controversial. Most studies were that investigated muscle activity insole application, there was no information on what kind recovery it had functionally. Purpose purpose this study to investigate transverse lower extremity kinematics...

BACKGROUND The capacity of the plantar sole of the foot to convey information about foot position is reduced by conventional smooth boot insoles, compared with barefoot surface contact. OBJECTIVE To test the hypothesis that movement discrimination may be restored by inserting textured replacement insoles, achieved by changing footwear conditions and measuring the accuracy of judgments of the ...