The effect of different depths of medial heel skive on plantar pressures
2011
Effect of Medial Heel Skive on Foot Pressure
Sample size: 30
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Bonanno Daniel R, Zhang Cheryl Y, Farrugia Rose C, Bull Matthew G, Raspovic Anita, Bird Adam R, Landorf Karl B
Primary Institution: La Trobe University
Hypothesis
Different depths of medial heel skive affect plantar pressures.
Conclusion
A medial heel skive of 4 or 6 mm increases peak pressure under the medial heel in flat-footed individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- A 15% increase in peak pressure was observed with the 4 mm heel skive.
- A 29% increase in peak pressure was observed with the 6 mm heel skive.
- No significant change was observed with the 2 mm heel skive.
- Plantar pressures at the midfoot and forefoot were not affected by any heel skive.
Takeaway
Using a thicker heel skive in shoe inserts can make the heel feel more pressure, but it doesn't change pressure in other parts of the foot.
Methodology
Plantar pressure data were collected from participants walking in different orthotic variants using the Pedar® system.
Participant Demographics
Thirty healthy adults over 18 years with flat feet and no current foot pain or deformity.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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