Acute effects of a shoe with enhanced plantar sensory feedback on midfoot kinematics whilst walking
2011
Effects of Shoes with Enhanced Sensory Feedback on Foot Movement
Sample size: 21
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Bartold Simon, Bryant Adam, Clark Ross, Paterson Kade, Ritchie Callan
Primary Institution: The University of Melbourne
Hypothesis
Can a shoe with enhanced plantar sensory feedback reduce midfoot pronation?
Conclusion
Shoes that increase sensory feedback can help reduce midfoot pronation while walking.
Supporting Evidence
- Midfoot-tibia angles were more supinated with the experimental shoe compared to the neutral shoe.
- Supination angles were significantly higher in the orthotic and experimental shoes during midstance.
- The experimental shoe showed significantly more supination during the propulsive phase compared to the neutral shoe.
Takeaway
Wearing special shoes that help you feel your feet more can make your foot move better when you walk.
Methodology
Midfoot kinematics were recorded while participants walked in different shoe conditions, and muscle activity was measured.
Limitations
The study only looked at short-term effects and did not assess long-term outcomes.
Participant Demographics
21 males
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.008, 0.006, 0.010
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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