International Journal of Neurorehabilitation

Allison Baston

Publications

• Research Article
  Effectiveness of a Commercially Available Orthotic Insert
  Author(s): Sonia N Young, Harvey W Wallmann, Allison Baston, Wes Smith and Kirsti VittitowSonia N Young, Harvey W Wallmann, Allison Baston, Wes Smith and Kirsti Vittitow
  
  Background: Foot pain is a non-specific complaint among individuals who stand for extended periods of time. Prefabricated inserts have been effective for increasing balance and managing pain. One manufacturer has developed a line of general inserts for that purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a commercially available orthotic insert on balance, pain, and plantar foot pressures as well as to determine if enhancing balance may decrease pain. Methods: Twenty-three subjects with at least 6 months non-specific foot pain participated and were issued a commercially available orthotic insert after screening. The Sensory Organization Test composite score was used to assess balance on the NeuroCom® Balance Manager SMART EquiTest. Foot Function Index (FFI) and Numeric Pain Rating Sca.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2376-0281.1000200

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