The effect of foot orthoses with forefoot cushioning or metatarsal pad on forefoot peak plantar pressure in running

Abstract Background Foot orthoses are frequently used in sports for the treatment of overuse complaints with sufficient evidence available for certain foot-related overuse pathologies like plantar fasciitis, rheumatoid arthritis and foot pain (e.g., metatarsalgia). One important aim is to reduce pla...

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Main Authors: Michaela Hähni, Anja Hirschmüller, Heiner Baur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-016-0176-z