Abstract
Many injuries to the foot appear to be caused by repeated, excessive plantar pressures. In-shoe pressure systems are capable of measuring pressures at the interface between the shoe or orthotic and the plantar foot during a given functional activity. The purpose of this article is to describe the use of an in-shoe pressure system as a tool to aid physical therapists in the management of patients with foot problems as a result of excessive plantar pressures. Case histories are provided that describe the application of an in-shoe pressure device in the management of one patient with a neuropathic ulcer and one patient with metatarsalgia. A discussion of the primary clinical and equipment considerations of using this type of device is included.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 328-336 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1995 |
Keywords
- arthritis
- biomechanics
- diabetes
- foot pressure