UNASSIGNED: Objective To evaluate the effects of prefabricated foot orthoses and rocker-sole footwear on spatiotemporal parameters, hip and knee kinematics and plantar pressures in @entity1 with first @entity2720 (1(st) MTPJ @entity571 ). Design 102 @entity1 with 1(st) MTPJ @entity571 were randomly allocated to receive prefabricated foot orthoses or rocker-sole footwear. The immediate biomechanical effects of the interventions (compared to usual footwear) were examined using a wearable sensor motion analysis system and an in-shoe plantar pressure measurement system. Results Spatiotemporal/kinematic and plantar pressure data were available from 88 and 87 @entity1 , respectively. The orthoses had minimal effect on spatiotemporal or kinematic parameters, while the rocker-sole footwear resulted in reduced cadence, percentage of the gait cycle spent in stance phase, and sagittal plane hip range of motion. The orthoses increased peak pressure under the midfoot and lesser toes. Both interventions significantly reduced peak pressure under the 1(st) MTPJ, and the rocker-sole shoes also reduced peak pressure under the 2(nd) -5(th) MTPJs and heel. When the effects of the orthoses and rocker-sole shoes were directly compared, there was no difference in peak pressure under the hallux, 1(st) MTPJ or heel, however the rocker-sole shoes exhibited lower peak pressure under the lesser toes, 2(nd) to 5(th) MTPJs and midfoot. Conclusion Prefabricated foot orthoses and rocker-sole footwear are effective at reducing peak pressure under the 1(st) MTPJ in @entity1 with 1(st) MTPJ @entity571 , but achieve this through different mechanisms. Further research is required to determine whether these biomechanical changes result in improvements in symptoms. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Biomechanical Effects of Prefabricated Foot Orthoses and Rocker-Sole Footwear in Individuals With First Metatarsophalangeal Joint XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'people'] @entity2720 :: ('MESH:D007592', 'Disease') :: ['metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis'] @entity571 :: ('MESH:D010003', 'Disease') :: ['OA']
@entity571 :: (MESH:D010003,Disease) :: ['Osteoarthritis']
