Effectiveness of insole in reducing plantar pressure and impruving gait on diabetic patient (2007)

M. Zequera, S. Stephan, J. Paul

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Abstract

This study presents the effect of three orthotics treatment techniques in reducing metatarsal head, heel and toes pressure during walking. A pressure measurement study was carried out in a diabetic patients group wearing four insoles, including the insole, which was designed by the computer model proposed in this project. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect on plantar pressure distribution in different insoles prescribed and manufactured with various techniques on a random group of patients with diabetes mellitus in the early stages of the disease. Four different types of insoles were made by methods available on the market and a computer model proposed on this project was used in order to design and manufacture the insole. It is well documented that subjects with peripheral neurpathy resulting from diabetes mellitus are at an increased risk of developing foot ulceration. Decreased sensation, in combination with high underfoot pressures, has been identified as a prime aetiology factor in thee cause of plantar naturopathic ulceration.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th Latin American Congress on Biomedical Engineering 2007, Bioengineering Solutions for Latin America Health
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages718-722
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783540744702
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event4th Latin American Congress on Biomedical Engineering, CLAIB 2007 - Margarita Island, Venezuela
Duration: 24 Sep 200728 Sep 2007

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Volume18
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Conference

Conference4th Latin American Congress on Biomedical Engineering, CLAIB 2007
Country/TerritoryVenezuela
CityMargarita Island
Period24/09/0728/09/07

Keywords

  • Biomechanics
  • Diabetic foot
  • Insole
  • Pressure distribution

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