Cargando…

Effects of heel apex position, apex angle and rocker radius on plantar pressure in the heel region

INTRODUCTION: Rocker shoes and insoles are used to prevent diabetic foot ulcers in persons with diabetes mellitus and loss of protective sensation, by reducing the plantar pressure in regions with high pressure values (>200 kPa) (e.g., hallux, metatarsal heads and heel). However, forefoot rocker...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Malki, Athra, van Kouwenhove, Laurens, Verkerke, Gijsbertus J., Dekker, Rienk, Hijmans, Juha M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2023
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10628656/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37942153
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21036