The effect of anti-pronation foot orthoses on hip and knee kinematics and muscle activity during a functional step-up task in healthy individuals: A laboratory study

What is it about?

An observational study design was used to explore the methods for data capture and possible mechanisms that result in improvement in knee symptoms following in-shoe orthoses prescription. Within the human performance laboratory, we looked at a variety of biomechanical measures that may change from the orthoses.

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Why is it important?

Exploration of 'how' the in-shoe foot orthoses have an effect is critical to identifying in 'who' we should be prescribing this type of intervention. It helps us to move away from a generic intervention for all, and towards a more tailored intervention given the specific needs of the individual. It is proposed that this level of understanding can help to improve patient outcomes and treatment effectiveness.