The influence ofsemi-customorthoses on multi-segment foot kinematics in males

Sinclair, Jonathan Kenneth orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-2231-3732, Richards, Jim orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-4004-3115, Taylor, Paul John orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-9999-8397 and Shore, Hannah (2015) The influence ofsemi-customorthoses on multi-segment foot kinematics in males. Food and Ankle Online Journal . ISSN 1941-6806

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.3827/faoj.2015.0804.0005

Abstract

The current investigation aimed to investigate the influence of semi-custom orthoses on multi-segment foot kinematics and plantar fascia strain in recreational runners. Fifteen male runners ran at 4.0 m.s-1 with and without orthotics. Multi-segment foot kinematics and plantar fascia strain were obtained using a 3D motion capture system. Differences between orthotic and no-orthotic conditions were examined using paired samples t-tests. The results showed firstly that orthoses did not significantly (p>0.05) improve plantar fascia strain. Relative transverse plane ROM rearfoot-tibia articulation was however significantly (p<0.05) reduced when wearing orthotics. This indicates that there may be some benefit from orthotic intervention. However, the mean reduction in angulation between orthotic and no-orthotic conditions was very small and thus further prospective investigations regarding the clinical efficacy of semi-custom orthoses are required.


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