The prevalence of individuals with flat feet and high arches is very high (between 15% to
37%), which can often lead to other orthopedic complications. Three-dimensional-printed …

The intricate structure of human hands requires personalized orthotic treatments, especially
with the growing aging population's demand for accessible care. While traditional orthoses …

Orthopedic insoles is the most commonly used nonsurgical treatment method for the flatfoot.
Polyurethane (PU) plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of orthopedic insoles due to its …

Background Diabetic heel ulceration is a common, detrimental, and costly complication of
diabetes. This study investigates a novel “graded-stiffness” offloading method, which …

To investigate the effect of contoured insoles constructed of different insole materials,
including Nora Lunalastik EVA, Nora Lunalight A fresh, Pe-Lite, and PORON Medical 4708 …

Background The 3D printing technology allows to produce custom shapes and add
functionalities to foot orthoses which offers better options for the treatment of flatfeet. This …

Plantar foot pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the foot. It
is regularly experienced by the population with occupations that require prolonged standing …

Abstract Background Foot orthoses (FOs) have been widely prescribed to alter various lower
limb disorders. FOs' geometrical design and material properties have been shown to …

Background The field of medical grade footwear is dynamic. Originally, a field where
individual knowledge, expertise and skills determined the footwear and its outcomes, now …

Featured Application Finite element analysis to assess the effect of materials used for a
custom-made insole to provide information for the suitable material selection in the …