Perceived footwear comfort influences wearability and can impact on physical mobility,
performance and foot-related complaints. To date, there has been no comprehensive review …

Therapeutic footwear with specially-made insoles is often used in people with diabetes and
rheumatoid arthritis to relieve ulcer risks and pain due to high pressures from areas beneath …

Background Many work places require standing for prolonged periods of time and are
potentially damaging to health, with links to musculoskeletal disorders and acute trauma …

Computer technology influences the capability to enhance the functionality of manufacturing
and product design technologies. Innovations in computational design and digital …

Introduction Designing footwear for comfort is vital for preventing foot injuries and promoting
foot health. This study explores the impact of auxetic structured shoe soles on plantar …

Bra design experiences a long process of development including some key aspects like
material selection, pattern making and grading. The design and development processes are …

Diabetes mellitus is a clinical syndrome caused by the interaction of genetic and
environmental factors. The change of plantar pressure in diabetic patients is one of the …

This study aims to develop a numerical method that can be used to investigate the
cushioning properties of different insole materials on a subject-specific basis. Diabetic …

A well-fitting bra provides adequate and exceptional support of the breasts and the desirable
body shape for the wearer but would not exert excessive pressure onto the breasts. Among …

This paper aimed to define two critical mechanical properties of leather—Young's modulus
and Poisson ratio—essential to the virtual simulation of the behaviour of the footwear uppers …