Effectiveness and Duration of Plantar Pressure Off-loading by Two Designs of Felt Padding: A Preliminary Study.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
; 109(6): 431-436, 2019 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The aim of this study was to observe the pressure changes in the felt padding used to off-load pressure from the first metatarsal head, the effects obtained by different designs, and the loss of effectiveness over time.METHOD:
With a study population of 17 persons, two types of 5-mm semicompressed felt padding were tested one was C-shaped, with an aperture cutout at the first metatarsophalangeal joint, and the other was U-shaped. Pressures on the sole of the foot were evaluated with a platform pressure measurement system at three time points before fitting the felt padding, immediately afterward, and 3 days later.RESULTS:
In terms of decreased mean pressure on the first metatarsal, significant differences were obtained in all of the participants (P < .001). For plantar pressures on the central metatarsals, the differences between all states and time points were significant for the C-shaped padding in both feet (P < .001), but with the U-shaped padding the only significant differences were between no padding and padding and at day 3 (P = .01 and P = .02).CONCLUSIONS:
In healthy individuals, the U-shaped design, with a padding thickness of 5 mm, achieved a more effective and longer-lasting reduction in plantar pressure than the C-shaped design.
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Pressão
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Ossos do Metatarso
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Desenho de Equipamento
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Pé
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Articulação Metatarsofalângica
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En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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