Title |
Do orthopaedic shoes improve local dynamic stability of gait? An observational study in patients with chronic foot and ankle injuries
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Published in |
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, March 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2474-14-94 |
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Authors |
Philippe Terrier, François Luthi, Olivier Dériaz |
Abstract |
Complex foot and ankle fractures, such as calcaneum fractures or Lisfranc dislocations, are often associated with a poor outcome, especially in terms of gait capacity. Indeed, degenerative changes often lead to chronic pain and chronic functional limitations. Prescription footwear represents an important therapeutic tool during the rehabilitation process. Local Dynamic Stability (LDS) is the ability of locomotor system to maintain continuous walking by accommodating small perturbations that occur naturally during walking. Because it reflects the degree of control over the gait, LDS has been advocated as a relevant indicator for evaluating different conditions and pathologies. The aim of this study was to analyze changes in LDS induced by orthopaedic shoes in patients with persistent foot and ankle injuries. We hypothesised that footwear adaptation might help patients to improve gait control, which could lead to higher LDS: |
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